Tom Barker
Tunbridge Wells,Kent
Summary
An enthusiastic and passionate newly qualified teacher with a drive to make learning enjoyable and memorable. Teaching is motivated by the belief that all children are entitled to and can be successful in their learning. Through PGCE training, experience in a range of KS2 classrooms has been gained, covering brand new material and managing classes with a variety of behavioural and educational needs, and am ready and willing to support students in not only growing as learners but as people, letting them learn the lessons and skills needed to thrive as adults. Working with peers in planning and delivering fun and informative lessons is imperative, as well as communicating with parents to ensure that children are supported both in and out of school. Striving to be a reliable and trustworthy colleague, ready to help wherever needed and build on areas of weakness.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
English Tutor
Dang Tuan Learning Centre
Haiphong
2025.08 - 2026.01
- Delivered English review lessons to classes in schools across Haiphong and the surrounding area, from Grade 1 to Grade 12
- Created lesson plans using provided materials and deliver them to the standards of each school.
1:1 Teaching Assistant
St Peter's Primary School
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
2023.09 - 2025.07
- Worked 1:1 with students that required additional support in their learning outside the standard classroom environment.
- Collaborated with class teachers and SENCO to deliver lessons in order to meet the standard end of year targets.
- Additionally, provided teaching cover to Year 3 class on Wednesdays (PPA Cover), teaching both provided lessons and to plan and deliver lessons (Spanish, RE, Music)
Supply Teacher
Term TIme Teachers
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
2022.09 - 2023.08
- Delivered prepared materials to primary school classes in a range of schools in Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas.
- In some schools, used own materials to engage students on occasions where no materials were provided.
- Covered other teachers' classes during their absences, ensuring continuity in education delivery.
- Demonstrated professionalism whilst interacting with students, staff and parents alike.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Primary Education
University of East Anglia
NorwichBachelor of Arts - History
University of East Anglia
NorwichA-Levels -
Beechwood Sacred Heart School
Tunbridge WellsGCSEs -
Beechwood Sacred Heart School
Tunbridge WellsSkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration: aware of how to work with other professionals in creating lesson plans and resources, as well as providing feedback
- Classroom discipline: experience in ensuring discipline is maintained in classrooms and determining where different approaches may be appropriate
- Flexible and Adaptable: able to adapt to the situation, willing to support at last-minute notice, able to modify style/approach if not well received or different approaches are needed
- Dependable and Responsible: will always give the full ability to whatever task is presented
- Positive and encouraging: always work to support classes in giving their best, driving them forward with praise and support where needed
- Fast learner: strive to do everything possible to make up for areas of uncertainty in ways that does not place pressure on peers or pupils
- Strong collaborator: always willing to work with others in order to carry out the best lesson possible and support pupils throughout the day
- Self-motivated: planning and delivering lessons are interesting and rewarding, and so will not require others to bolster commitment
Timeline
English Tutor
Dang Tuan Learning Centre
2025.08 - 2026.01
1:1 Teaching Assistant
St Peter's Primary School
2023.09 - 2025.07
Supply Teacher
Term TIme Teachers
2022.09 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of East Anglia
A-Levels -
Beechwood Sacred Heart School
GCSEs -
Beechwood Sacred Heart School
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Primary Education
University of East Anglia