David Hepburn

In the same year as getting my green card, I secured employment as an in-person tutor for children struggling with English and Maths at Masterprep Academy.

• Designed personalized learning plans and lessons to help push children in to a higher level of learning than their age related expectations.
• Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
• Explained difficult concepts in a caring and encouraging environment to help children thrive and learn.
• Utilized diverse teaching strategies and resources to help students understand and take ownership of their own learning.

Over the last three years, I have established myself as a dedicated private tutor for for elementary and middle school students, specializing in bridging learning gaps to ensure success in assessments.

• Design detailed and engaging lessons that not only align with the curriculum but also resonate with each student's individual interests, fostering a love for learning.
• Conduct regular, comprehensive assessments to track student progress, using the data to create personalized next-step learning plans.
• Communicate effectively with parents, providing consistent updates on their child's progress, homework assignments, and strategies for continued support at home.
• Utilize my extensive knowledge of private school entrance testing, particularly the 11+ assessments (ISEB/GL/CEM), tailoring resources and strategies to enhance student confidence and readiness.
• Utilize advanced online teaching platforms, such as Tutorful and Zoom, to create an interactive classroom environment.
• Maintain a detailed record of my 24 repeat students' progress and achievements, ensuring accountability and celebrating their successes.

Whilst working with Career Teachers, I made incredible progress in my flexibility and resourcefulness as an educator.

• Taught across all year groups with limited resources and handover planning, enhancing confidence and teaching style.
• Learned to engage effectively with children of all ages and utilized formative assessment techniques to identify students needing support.
• Excelled in time management while implementing lessons from other teachers' plans as a Kindergarten Teacher at Edgware Primary.
• Gained a deep understanding of early stages assessment and appropriate challenge levels while teaching younger children.
• Collaborated with experienced professionals to enhance teaching methods and assessment practices.
• Became a reliable and experienced supply teacher, gaining insights into diverse cultural and social backgrounds across various schools.

As a 5th Grade Classroom Teacher, I gained extensive knowledge in bridging the gap and effective intervention teaching.

• Focused on teaching SEN and EAL children, including those with behavioral challenges, collaborating with my teaching partner to create engaging, appropriately challenging lessons.
• Monitored student progress through regular communication with the Head Teacher, Deputy Head, and SEN specialist, and actively sought professional development opportunities.
• Implemented cross-curricular lessons and an active learning approach, fostering excitement and deeper understanding of the curriculum among students.
• Built strong relationships with students by motivating them and promoting kindness and respect, while providing support for their everyday learning challenges.
• Organized successful class trips, managing risk assessments and ensuring adherence to child protection procedures.
• Maintained regular communication with parents about their children's progress, collaborated effectively with staff and other professionals, and reflected on teaching practices to identify areas for improvement.

As a 1st Grade Classroom Teacher, I gained extensive knowledge in early years education, as well as planning and implementing engaging lessons.

• Created a positive and structured learning environment to maintain student focus and discipline.
• Assessed students progress through tests, quizzes, and informal evaluations.
• Differentiated lessons and adapted instruction to meet diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Participated in training sessions and workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
• Collaborated with parents and guardians to discuss student performance and needs.
• School Soccer Coach for 6th grade pupils, winning the North London Fair Play Award for having a respectful, disciplined team.

In my first year as a teacher, I collaborated regularly with more experienced teachers to learn how to create an engaging classroom environment and detailed lessons correlating with the school's curriculum.

• Work closely with a mentor or experienced colleagues to receive guidance, feedback, and support in lesson planning, classroom management, and professional development throughout the year.
• Develop and implement daily and weekly lesson plans that align with the curriculum and cater to a variety of learning styles.
• Taught subjects of English, Maths, Science, RE, Drama, PE and History.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Establish and enforce classroom rules and procedures, using positive reinforcement and consistent consequences to promote appropriate behavior
• Met with parents to feedback on assessment, review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students, and advise ways parents can support learning at home.
• Won the GREC Anne Frank Award 2013 for Promoting Respect.