SEAN PENNYCOOK
St. Andrews
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in classroom discipline, educational leadership, and second language teaching. Proven ability to foster a positive learning environment through the implementation of STEM methodologies and virtual learning platforms. Recognised for outstanding social skills, persuasive communication, and the ability to motivate students. Committed to advancing educational standards and inspiring academic excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Housemaster
St Leonards School
08.2023 - Current
- Handled various day-to-day admin responsibilities to maintain the smooth running of a boarding house
- Supervise the daily operations of a boarding house, ensuring the welfare, safety, and discipline of up to 60 students
- Provide pastoral support to students, addressing personal, academic, and social challenges to promote well-being
- Creating academic support plans for students
- Work closely with the housemaster to think of new and innovative ways to build house morale
- Utilise mental health training and experience to support specific need boarding students
- Created several different social student groups to benefit and enrich student life on campus
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
Teacher of mathematics
St Leonards
08.2022 - Current
- Assessed student performance, behaviour and class engagement
- Planned and supervised educational excursions for enhanced student engagement
- Drafted lectures and interactive lessons to enhance literacy and numeracy
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment by promoting respect and mutual aid among students
- Participated actively in staff meetings and professional development workshops to continuously improve teaching skills
- Improved student engagement by differentiating planning and teaching according to individual learning needs
Resident House Tutor
St Leonards School
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Building rapport with students
- Organising and running house activities to keep students occupied and entertained throughout the school week
- Dealing with a wide variety of pastoral issues
- Experienced in a number of mental health issues often experienced by students aged 11-19
Education
PGCE - Secondary Education - Mathematics
University of Buckingham
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire08.2022
Bachelor of Science, Engineering - BSC Hons - Mechanical Engineering
Edinburgh Napier University
08.2019
Skills
- Classroom discipline
- Educational leadership
- Second language teaching
- Positive learning environment
- STEM methodologies
- Virtual learning platforms
- Outstanding social skills
- Persuasive communication
- Motivating students
Timeline
Assistant Housemaster
St Leonards School
08.2023 - Current
Teacher of mathematics
St Leonards
08.2022 - Current
Resident House Tutor
St Leonards School
08.2018 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science, Engineering - BSC Hons - Mechanical Engineering
Edinburgh Napier University
PGCE - Secondary Education - Mathematics
University of Buckingham
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