Steve McDonald
Stockport,Che
Summary
Dedicated education professional with extensive expertise in examination procedures, oral exam conducting, and marking scheme development. Demonstrates exceptional skills in curriculum development, student motivation, and teaching methodologies. Adept at classroom management, building student relationships, and fostering cultural awareness. Proficient in ICT literacy and online exam proctoring, ensuring examination integrity and regulatory compliance. Committed to enhancing academic assessment through critical evaluation and the application of exam marking software. Career goal: to leverage subject matter expertise to innovate educational practices and improve student outcomes.
Energetic educator with strong communication and leadership skills, combined with solid foundation in curriculum development and classroom management. Adept at fostering positive learning environment and engaging students through innovative teaching methods. Committed to inspiring students to achieve academic excellence and personal growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
History teacher
Stockport School
Stockport, Cheshire
01.2006 - 03.2025
- Fostered a love for history by creating engaging lesson plans.
- Designed assessments to track student progress throughout the academic year.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions to improve student performance.
- Attended professional development workshops, improving instructional techniques and strategies.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills to enhance historical comprehension.
- Conducted educational field trips, enriching the learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues for holistic development of curriculum.
- Implemented interactive activities for effective learning experience.
- Utilised technology in classroom to support diverse learning needs.
- Developed curriculum for improved historical understanding.
- Constructed comprehensive lesson plans that met syllabus objectives effectively and efficiently,.
- Ensured safe and inclusive classroom environment, promoting respect and diversity amongst students,.
- Participated in school events, fostering community spirit among pupils and staff members alike.
- Maintained accurate records of pupil progress, facilitating parent-teacher communication,.
- Adapted teaching style to suit various levels of learners' abilities,.
- Tailored lessons to cater to different learning styles.
- Guided student discussions to facilitate critical thinking and discernment.
- Planned exams and in-class assignments to support student comprehension.
Senior History Examiner
Pearson Education
London, London
06.2006 - Current
- Executed precise grading procedures, maintaining accuracy in results.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all examination materials, upholding integrity of process.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date with latest assessment approaches.
- Demonstrated high level of organisation skills whilst managing multiple examinations concurrently.
- Upheld academic integrity by adhering strictly to examination regulations and guidelines.
- Drafted comprehensive examiner reports detailing overall candidate performance trends.
- Marked candidates' responses following pre-defined mark scheme, maintaining accuracy and consistency.
- Demonstrated high level of subject knowledge for precise application of mark scheme.
- Applied subject knowledge expertise for proper application of mark scheme.
- Executed administrative tasks in line with examination procedures.
- Submitted required samples at designated intervals to uphold overall standards.
- Utilised ePEN for onscreen marking, demonstrating proficiency in digital assessment tools.
History teacher
Hathershaw Technology College
Oldham, Lancashire
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Collaborated with colleagues for holistic development of curriculum.
- Fostered a love for history by creating engaging lesson plans.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills to enhance historical comprehension.
- Ensured safe and inclusive classroom environment, promoting respect and diversity amongst students,.
- Introduced new learning materials, enhancing students' engagement.
- Constructed comprehensive lesson plans that met syllabus objectives effectively and efficiently,.
History teacher
Wright Robinson Sports College
Gorton, Manchester
09.2003 - 12.2003
- Constructed comprehensive lesson plans that met syllabus objectives effectively and efficiently,.
- Adapted teaching style to suit various levels of learners' abilities,.
- Collaborated with colleagues for holistic development of curriculum.
- Ensured safe and inclusive classroom environment, promoting respect and diversity amongst students,.
- Fostered a love for history by creating engaging lesson plans.
History textbook author
Harper Collins
London, London
11.2013 - 03.2016
- Maintained consistent writing style for brand recognition and appeal.
- Produced high-quality manuscripts to ensure publication success.
- Edited drafts meticulously to eliminate errors and inconsistencies.
- Met tight deadlines, ensuring timely book publications.
- Collaborated effectively with editors by accepting constructive criticism.
- Worked with editors to address and revise content concerns, applying feedback to align with publisher requirements.
- Proofread documents for proper grammar, spelling and capitalisation.
- Wrote to specific target audiences and reading levels.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - History
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09/2002 - 06/2003
BA Hons - History
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09/1996 - 06/1999
A-Levels -
Ridge Danyers College
Stockport 09/1994 - 06/1996
GCSEs -
Kingsway School
Stockport 09/1989 - 06/1994
Skills
- Examination procedures
- Oral exam conducting
- Marking scheme development
- Mark scheme application
- Emotional intelligence in teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Student motivation
- Teaching methodologies
- Effective listening
- Test administration
- Policy interpretation knowledge
- ICT literacy
- Classroom management
- Building student relationships
- Cultural awareness
- Team Leadership
- Public speaking
- Lesson planning
- Decision making
- Resourcefulness
- Interpersonal communication
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Academic assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Online exam proctoring
- Subject specific expertise
- Critical evaluation
- Examination integrity
- Examination regulations compliance
- Patience and resilience
- Exam marking software
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
History textbook author
Harper Collins
11.2013 - 03.2016
Senior History Examiner
Pearson Education
06.2006 - Current
History teacher
Stockport School
01.2006 - 03.2025
History teacher
Hathershaw Technology College
01.2004 - 12.2005
History teacher
Wright Robinson Sports College
09.2003 - 12.2003
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - History
Manchester Metropolitan University
09/2002 - 06/2003
BA Hons - History
Manchester Metropolitan University
09/1996 - 06/1999
A-Levels -
Ridge Danyers College
09/1994 - 06/1996
GCSEs -
Kingsway School
09/1989 - 06/1994
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