Pauline Young
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong foundation in pedagogical knowledge and scientific literacy, adept at fostering pupil engagement through motivational teaching styles and critical thinking encouragement. Demonstrates adaptability to student needs and learning styles, ensuring effective communication and utilisation of teaching resources. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of examination boards, aiming to enhance educational outcomes and support students in achieving academic success.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work history
Life Coach
Animas Centre for Coaching
Birmingham, West Midlands
08.2022 - Current
- Used therapeutic listening skills to foster environment of trust and respect.
- Enhanced client's goal achievement with tailored action plans.
- Delivered breakthrough results for clients through powerful questioning techniques.
- Improved client self-awareness by conducting insightful coaching sessions.
- Advanced personal development with bespoke coaching methodologies.
- Empowered clients with decision-making skills leading to confident life choices.
- Provided emotional support, fostering positive mindset.
Secondary school science tutor
various
Birmingham
09.2013 - 12.2024
- Boosted student interest in science with interactive teaching methods.
- Utilised multimedia resources to enrich classroom discussions and demonstrations.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, making science relatable and intriguing.
- Prioritised hands-on experiences in lesson plans, ensuring practical understanding of topics.
- Assisted struggling students individually, leading to improved academic performance.
- Communicated with parents regarding student progress and areas of improvement.
Senior Science Teacher
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham, West Midlands
09.1997 - 07.2013
- Advanced skilled teacher, provided expert mentorship to new and junior teachers.
- Led and supported department development plans to meet new national curriculum requirements.
- As Key Stage lead worked with teaching staff to achieve target exam results for department attainment.
- Implemented whole School Cognitive Accelerated through Science Teaching and Thinking Skills programmes to develop students' cognitive skills and raise achievement.
- Maintained thorough records of students' learning progress, providing individualised feedback and additional support to achieve predicted grades.
- Fostered love of science in students through enthusiastic teaching and engaging resources and techniques.
- Used varied resources and technologies to maximise student engagement and understanding.
- Transformed complex concepts into understandable, useful information for improved subject comprehension.
Clinical Cytogeneticist
NHS London
London, City of London
11.1984 - 07.1996
- Prepare, examine, and analyse patients' chromosomes to identify genetic conditions. abnormalities.
- Diagnosed conditions to support medical care programmes.
- Used specialised instruments and devices such as spectrophotometers, and microscopes in diagnosis and treatment of patients' illnesses.
- Observed asepsis protocols when handling blood or tissue specimens.
- Safely operated variety of laboratory equipment.
- Answered internal and external enquires by phone and email to uphold clear lines of communication.
- Maintained strict compliance with hazardous chemical safety policies, mitigating potential risks.
- Accurately maintained records and entering patient data onto computer system.
- Sterilised equipment and performed routine checks to adhere to health and safety and cleanliness regulations.
Education
Diploma in Transformational Coaching- ICF - Life Coaching
Animas Centre For Coaching
07/2021 - 06/2022
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Liverpool
01/2018 - 06/2020
Thinking Skills for Learning ( Masters credits) - Education
University of Birmingham
Birmingham /2007 - /2008
PGCE - Education
University of Birmingham
1997
Bachelor of Science - Applied Biology
University of Greenwich
London /1980 - /1984
Skills
- Confident communicator
- Learning styles adaptability
- Motivational teaching style
- Critical thinking encouragement
- Adaptability to student needs
- Understanding of examination boards
- Pupil engagement
- Pedagogical knowledge
- Teaching resources utilisation
- Scientific literacy
Affiliations
- Singing, Swimming, Walking, Reading, Watching crime drama
Timeline
Life Coach
Animas Centre for Coaching
08.2022 - Current
Secondary school science tutor
various
09.2013 - 12.2024
Senior Science Teacher
Birmingham City Council
09.1997 - 07.2013
Clinical Cytogeneticist
NHS London
11.1984 - 07.1996
Diploma in Transformational Coaching- ICF - Life Coaching
Animas Centre For Coaching
07/2021 - 06/2022
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Liverpool
01/2018 - 06/2020
Thinking Skills for Learning ( Masters credits) - Education
University of Birmingham
/2007 - /2008
PGCE - Education
University of Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Applied Biology
University of Greenwich
/1980 - /1984
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