Silvia Villatoro-Matin
Sutton Coldfield,West Midlands
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Chemistry
AUMS
Birmingham, West Midlands
09.2025 - Current
- Took full responsibility for leading and managing the Chemistry department as the sole subject specialist.
- Rebuilt the curriculum and assessment structure, improving clarity, progression and overall student outcomes.
- Managed a demanding workload under pressure, maintaining strong organisation, consistency and attention to detail.
- Supported students and parents with clear guidance, mentoring and sensitive conversations, including those in distress.
- Built positive working relationships across the school community and contributed to wider team initiatives.
- Ensured safe, compliant practice through accurate data handling, and safeguarding awareness.
- Developed a strong understanding of the education sector, teachers’ terms and conditions.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands, offering practical, fair and inclusive support to students with a wide range of needs.
Teacher of Chemistry
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
09.2015 - 09.2025
- Inspired students to engage with chemistry by linking scientific ideas to real‑life applications.
- Delivered well‑structured lessons for ages 11–18 and adapted teaching to suit different abilities and learning styles.
- Maintained a positive, well‑managed classroom environment and used technology to enhance learning.
- Assessed work regularly and provided clear, constructive feedback to support progress.
- Planned and taught theory across organic chemistry, chemical analysis and chemical change, integrating practical experiments to build hands‑on understanding.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, grades and progress in line with school policies.
- Demonstrated strong subject knowledge and communicated complex ideas clearly to learners of all abilities.
- Mentored students towards achieving target grades and supported newly qualified teachers with guidance and best practice.
- Contributed to curriculum development and updated the chemistry syllabus to meet national standards.
- Took part in lesson observations within and beyond the department to share and refine effective teaching practice.
- Taught across multiple key stages, adapting resources and delivery to suit different age groups.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - PGCE
Birmingham City University
Birmingham01-2014
Doctor of Philosophy - Chemical Engineering
The University of Birmingham
Birmingham01-2005
Master of Science - Biomedical Basis of Disease
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield01-1999
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology and Microbiology
The University of Sheffield
Sheffield, SHF01-1997
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Critical thinking
- Adaptive teaching
- Communication skills
Timeline
Teacher of Chemistry
AUMS
09.2025 - Current
Teacher of Chemistry
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
09.2015 - 09.2025
Diploma of Higher Education - PGCE
Birmingham City University
Doctor of Philosophy - Chemical Engineering
The University of Birmingham
Master of Science - Biomedical Basis of Disease
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology and Microbiology
The University of Sheffield