Samantha Paterson
Berkhamsted
Summary
As a person, I believe that I am very good at forming professional relationships, being able to relate to a wide range of people. I believe that Professionalism, planning and relationships are very important when it comes to educating students. It is also incredibly powerful in Science to be able to provide real world examples to scientific concepts where possible so that students are able to make the links.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
KS3 Teacher of Science
The Adeyfield Academy
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
02.2023 - 01.2025
- I teach foundation Biology AQA course to low academic and high needs class of Year 10 students
- This has involved adapting all lessons to meet the needs of students and developing strategies to help them succeed in Science
- I am the SEND Science champion in our department which involves attending meetings and ensuring our department meets the requirements of our students
- I have been responsible for developing resources over two years for our KS3 courses with focus on our Year 8. Fostering a love of science by creating engaging lesson plans.
- I have run the Astronomy club for two years. This has created a safe and creative space for students to showcase their different interests in space and encourage interest in Science related areas
Teacher in Charge of Agricultural and Horticultural Science
Timaru Boys’ High School
Timaru, New Zealand
01.2018 - 12.2022
- As Academic Dean in 2020 I was responsible for monitoring Year 11, 12 and 13 achievement. This involved identifying students at risk of failing their respective NCEA levels and putting measures in place to support them. This role was dissolved due to financial pressures within the school
- As Teacher in charge of Agricultural Science I was responsible for all assessments across three year levels and in charge of a beginning teacher helping him with assessments and learning the curriculum
- For my final three years I was in charge of Year 10 Junior Science program and this has involved changing the year courses, designing new units and adding additional or new resources to units of work
- My role as Year 11 Dean involved being responsible for 140 students in both a Pastoral and Academic role
- Being on the PB4L (positive behaviour for learning) team has meant that I have had to run Professional development for staff and ensure that all school procedures for rewards and referrals are followed
- As Teacher in Charge of Hockey I was responsible for all six teams that the school has which involves any issues that arise, attending tournaments and an overseas trip to Australia
- Being with the 1st XI Hockey team when they placed 2nd in New Zealand at the National Tournament and getting to celebrate all of their success in the years since
- Becoming Academic Dean, Teacher in Charge of Agricultural Science and becoming part of the PB4L team in my third year of teaching
- Bringing in new units into our Year 10 program and redoing old units to bring practical’s back into our program and tasks to build literacy skills
- Having one of my Year 13 students gain a scholarship in Agricultural Science in 2021, which is an extra academic course on top of Level 3 NCEA.
- Becoming Year 11 Dean in 2022
Front of House
River T Wines
Kurow, New Zealand
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Being front of house I gained hospitality experience serving customers and ensuring that they received good quality service
- I also gained experience harvesting and helping out in the vineyard
Farm Hand/household help
Goldwyn Farm ltd
01.2013 - 12.2017
- As a summer job, I mainly helped around the farm including yard work, and odd jobs around the farm
- Also in the last year I have been helping paint rooms in the homestead and help look after my two very young nieces
Kitchen hand
Whaylen Lodge Rest home
03.2009 - 01.2010
- Serving the elderly, cleaning up both the dining room and kitchen properly
- I also had to ensure that everything was cleaned properly to prevent any bugs and diseases that could harm any of the elderly living there
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Canterbury
02.2013 - 11.2016
Graduate Diploma - Secondary Teaching
University of Canterbury
02.2017 - 12.2017
Certificate of Proficiency - History
University of Otago
12.2016 - 02.2017
NCEA Levels 1,2,3 - undefined
Craighead Diocesan School for Girls
02.2010 - 11.2012
Skills
- Personable and friendly communications
- Cultural sensitivity
- Classroom behaviour management
- Curriculum Development
- SEN student support
- Subject knowledge
Affiliations
- A passion for History and new knowledge
- Animals and the environment
- Sports such as Rugby and Hockey
- Agriculture
References
Current:
Name: Dawn Mason
Position: Head Teacher of the Adeyfield Academy
Email: masond@adeyfield.aetrust.uk
Phone: 01442 406020
Name: Kasia Waller
Position: Science Head of Faculty
Email: wallerl@adeyfield.aetrust.uk
Phone: 01442 406020
Previous Head Teacher
Name: Mr Dave Thorp
Position: Rector of Timaru Boys’ High School
211 North Street,
Timaru, 7910
New Zealand
Phone: 0210780424
Email:rector@timaruboys.school.nz
Previous Head of Department
Name: Ms Keri Whytock
Position: Science Head of Department
Timaru Boys’ High School
211 North Street,
Timaru, 7910
New Zealand
Phone: 021804690
Email: whytockke@timaruboys.school.nz
Professional Development
- Level 1/2 Safeguarding
- Micheal Feely: Teaching and Learning Playbook
- Robin Launder: Classroom Behaviour Management Techniques
- Emotional Coaching
- Daniel Sobel: The inclusive classroom
- Mahi Kianga Course, A course designed to help teachers with Te Reo language and understanding the Māori culture.
- HATA Biannual Conference for Agricultural and Horticultural Science Teachers 2021
- HATA Cluster Meetings
- Weekly in School PD
- PB4L Term cluster meetings
- CSTA (Canterbury Science Teachers Association) PRT days in 2018, 2019
- Kahui Ako PD Days
Timeline
KS3 Teacher of Science
The Adeyfield Academy
02.2023 - 01.2025
Front of House
River T Wines
01.2021 - 01.2023
Teacher in Charge of Agricultural and Horticultural Science
Timaru Boys’ High School
01.2018 - 12.2022
Graduate Diploma - Secondary Teaching
University of Canterbury
02.2017 - 12.2017
Certificate of Proficiency - History
University of Otago
12.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Canterbury
02.2013 - 11.2016
Farm Hand/household help
Goldwyn Farm ltd
01.2013 - 12.2017
NCEA Levels 1,2,3 - undefined
Craighead Diocesan School for Girls
02.2010 - 11.2012
Kitchen hand
Whaylen Lodge Rest home
03.2009 - 01.2010
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