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Yim Poonsen

Marlow,Buckinghamshire

Summary

My own educational experience at an International School in Thailand inspired me towards gaining QTS and a PGCE, and becoming a committed, collaborative, and passionate Primary Class Teacher. With over two years of experience across Primary ages, at an Outstanding-Ofsted rated school, I am committed to promoting academic growth within a positive classroom atmosphere, ensuring all children are engaged and take pride in their learning.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Class teacher

Danesfield School
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
09.2024 - Current
  • Danesfield School is an Outstanding Ofsted-rated school and Microsoft Showcase Academy: I have integrated technology-based teaching tools to enhance child-led learning experiences and showcased my use of Technology to International visitors.
  • Collected, analysed, and tracked data on student progress, taking quick initiative to introduce additional learning interventions and home work to support focus students and boost grades successfully by the end of the year.
  • Coordinated with special education professionals, parents, and met with external agencies to develop individualised education plans and support strategies.
  • Communicated proactively with parents regarding student progress, including reports and parents evenings.
  • Passionate towards hands-on, child-led activities to secure student understanding of abstract concepts, particularly in Mathematics.
  • Extra-curricular: organised and managed an after-school club weekly for Keystage 2 students.
  • Presented own research project (Improving handwriting and fine motor skills) to members of staff in staff meeting.

Teacher trainee

Danesfield School and Foxes Piece School
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
09.2023 - 07.2024

Taught across the full National Curriculum in Year 2 and Year 3, in two varying school settings, up to 80% of the school timetable. Weekly observations and mentor meetings to discuss and reflect upon teaching theory in practice.

Primary and 11+ Tutor

Brightsparks Education Centre
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
09.2016 - 07.2023

Part-time, ad-hoc position.

  • Planning and preparing small-group work and 1-to-1 tuition lessons from lower primary ages, to summer camps for the 11+ entrance exam towards secondary school.
  • Managed multiple students simultaneously whilst maintaining high quality instruction.
  • Offered homework assistance, bolstering understanding of classroom topics.

Recruitment consultant

Oxford Knight
City of London, City of London
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • I joined Oxford Knight as a graduate and within 1.4 years, I gained two promotions to Consultant, working within the London markets, (UK-based and international Funds, Tier 1 Investment Banks, Elite
    Tech Start-Ups).

Education

PGCE - Education

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford
09.2023 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2018 - 06.2021

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

British International School Phuket (BISP)
Phuket, Thailand
08.2016 - 06.2018

GCSEs -

Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
09.2012 - 07.2016

Certification

  • Full enhanced DBS check
  • Level 2 Award in Safeguarding of Children in Education (01/2025-2028)
  • 120-Hour TEFL certificate
  • Child Protection in Education
  • The Prevent Duty
  • Step On and Step Up (De-escalation and prevention)
  • First Aid Essentials, Fire Safety in Education
  • Child Sexual Exploitation
  • E-Safety including Online Safety
  • Stress Awareness (The National College)

References

References are available upon request, alongside full written reports during my ECT training years.

Timeline

Class teacher

Danesfield School
09.2024 - Current

Teacher trainee

Danesfield School and Foxes Piece School
09.2023 - 07.2024

PGCE - Education

Oxford Brookes University
09.2023 - 08.2024

Recruitment consultant

Oxford Knight
09.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Newcastle University
09.2018 - 06.2021

Primary and 11+ Tutor

Brightsparks Education Centre
09.2016 - 07.2023

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

British International School Phuket (BISP)
08.2016 - 06.2018

GCSEs -

Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2016
Yim Poonsen