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SAWSEN AREBI

Manchester,Greater Manchester

Summary

Dedicated and collaborative Secondary Science Teacher with ten years of experience across secondary and higher education. Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. Utilises excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues. Recognised for strong performance, effective classroom practice and sound organisational skills. Highly competent in administrative and technical tasks, contributing positively to departmental and whole-school priorities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Teacher of science in secondary schools

Eden Girls Leadership Academy Manchester
Manchester , Greater Manchester
11.2023 - Current

Key Achievements

Key Responsibilities:

  • Planned and delivered high-quality lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics in line with the National Curriculum
  • Taught KS3 and KS4 Science, adapting lessons to meet the needs of mixed-ability classes
  • Designed and implemented practical investigations, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements
  • Assessed, tracked and analysed pupil progress using formative and summative assessment data
  • Used data to inform planning and target interventions to raise attainment
  • Differentiated learning to support SEND, EAL and higher-attaining pupils
  • Maintained high standards of behaviour and engagement through effective classroom management
  • Prepared pupils for GCSE examinations through structured revision and exam-technique teaching
  • Contributed to departmental planning, curriculum development and resource creation
  • Communicated effectively with parents/carers regarding progress, attainment and behaviour
  • Fulfilled safeguarding responsibilities in line with statutory guidance
  • Successfully completed the Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction programme
  • Met all Teachers’ Standards within the expected timeframe
  • Demonstrated strong subject knowledge across all three sciences
  • Secured measurable progress and improved outcomes for GCSE classes
  • Received positive feedback from formal lesson observations and performance management reviews
  • Developed effective practical science lessons that increased pupil engagement and understanding
  • Established a positive, purposeful classroom environment
  • Contributed to extracurricular activities such as science clubs and STEM activities in science week.
  • Supported departmental initiatives including assessment moderation, curriculum review or resource development

TRAINEE TEACHER (CHEMISTRY)

Oasis Lessbrook Academy- Eden Girls Academy
Manchester , Greater Manchester
09.2022 - 06.2023

Key responsibilities:
• Carrying out general administration tasks, such as corresponding to emails, calling parents, and planning of school events such as open days and parents' evenings.
• Listening to parents and resolving issues in a professional manner.
• Planning and development of lessons, creating program units according to curriculum guidelines.
• Documenting student progress, assessment marks and coursework attainment for reporting purposes.
• Interacting with parents, students and co-workers in friendly and professional manner.
• Planning, coordinating and participating in student field trips, enhancing student enjoyment and increasing knowledge through experiences.
Achievements:
• Managed to build excellent relationships with students by going the extra mile to assist educational needs and support struggling individuals through superior communication with pastoral team and parents.
• In addition to reaching the government teaching standards I reached "Star Excellence" standards, which was a reflection of my focus, hard work and commitment.
• I developed my computer skills to an exceptional level (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams).

School science technician

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy
Manchester , Greater Manchester
09.2019 - 08.2022

Key responsibilities:
• Responsible of assessment, monitoring and review of both Health and Safety procedures and information resources.
• Creating risk assessment and advising teachers on relevant matters.
• Participating in department meeting through creating plans and communicating deadlines to complete work on time.
• Responsible for all department orders and wisely managing budgets through collaborating with head of department to formulate budgets and improve department spending.
• Helping science department with administrative duties such as printing, photocopying, laminating, filing and arranging office and departmental files.
• Giving feedback to teachers and students on science practical activities.
• Creating check lists and keeping updated records for orders, stocks and budget.
• Updating shared drive with monthly and annually practical lessons plans
• Working to deadlines to ensure smooth running of lessons.
Achievement:
• Established and organised Preparation Room for science practical activities in newly opened secondary school.
• Created Health & Safety folder from scratch and populated essential folder to share point.

Media technician

The University Manchester
Manchester, Greater Manchester
11.2016 - 08.2019

Outline:
Worked as Media Technician in Media Preparation Facility in school of Biology, Medicine and Health. I have acquired and developed an excellent range of skills and expertise from lab-based skills to admin skills.
Key responsibilities:
• Helping in arranging lab orders and keeping effective collaboration with lab suppliers.
• Preparing, analysing and labelling media for both teaching and research domains in university.
• Conducting laboratory tests and recording results accurately.
• Relaying results to clients using established methods and providing excellent customer service.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external partners.
• Helping with documentation and responding to the shared inbox emails.
• Providing information to colleagues and research customers either orally or through written documents.
• Communicating with research staff and academics using specialised terminology.
• Maintaining accessible, accurate data on relevant databases and recording detailed log of completed activities.

Teaching Technician

The University of Manchester
Manchester, Greater Manchester
02.2016 - 11.2016

Outline:
I worked as Teaching Technician at Clinical Skills Facility in University Dental Hospital, where I developed various skills.
Key responsibilities:
• Acting as liaison point between admin staff, academic practical tutors and dental students.
• Responding to shared inbox emails and answering phone calls.
• Setting up equipment and instruments for different sessions for both undergraduates and postgraduates’ students.
• Advising dental students on how to use equipment, instruments, and dental materials according to Health and Safety regulations and monitoring their attendance.
• Organising maintenance and repair activities for facility equipment at end of academic year and negotiating with suppliers to provide cost-friendly contracts.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Teaching Chemistry

Star Institute
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
09.2022 - 06.2023

PGCE - Education

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
09.2022 - 06.2023

Masters - Medical microbiology

The University Of Manchester
Manchester
09.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor degree - Dentistry

Tripoli University
Tripoli / Libya
09.2007 - 10.2011

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Science fair coordination
  • Extracurricular science clubs overseeing
  • Parent-Teacher liaison
  • Teaching methodology adaptation
  • Special educational needs support
  • Multicultural education practices
  • Critical thinking facilitation
  • Safeguarding practices
  • Behaviour management
  • Exceptional communication skills
    Exceptional organisation skills
    Exceptional problem-solving skills
    Exceptional computer skills
    Exceptional attention to details skills

Timeline

Teacher of science in secondary schools

Eden Girls Leadership Academy Manchester
11.2023 - Current

TRAINEE TEACHER (CHEMISTRY)

Oasis Lessbrook Academy- Eden Girls Academy
09.2022 - 06.2023

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Teaching Chemistry

Star Institute
09.2022 - 06.2023

PGCE - Education

Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2022 - 06.2023

School science technician

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy
09.2019 - 08.2022

Media technician

The University Manchester
11.2016 - 08.2019

Teaching Technician

The University of Manchester
02.2016 - 11.2016

Masters - Medical microbiology

The University Of Manchester
09.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor degree - Dentistry

Tripoli University
09.2007 - 10.2011
SAWSEN AREBI