Experienced Science teacher with strong background developing and implementing curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Passionate about securing opportunities for all students to engage creatively in STEM subjects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Physics & STEM Coordinator
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
09.2006 - 03.2021
Provided both academic and non academic monitoring and support for 30 students each academic year in my capacity as an advisory tutor.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining clear lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Mentored colleagues in training through sharing good practice, observations and team teaching.
Maintained CPD through training courses and collaborations with colleagues, with a particular focus on assessment and student attainment.
Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, and community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Organized STEM-related events such as science fairs, competitions, and engineering workshops for students.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure a varied cross-curricular provision of STEM concepts and sufficient opportunities for all students to access STEM subjects.
Provided ongoing support and resources for students pursuing STEM-related careers.
Teacher of Science
St. Martins School
01.2005 - 01.2006
First year in teacher training passing the Newly Qualified Teacher Assessment, demonstrating strong pedagogical knowledge, assessment and classroom management skills, and subject knowledge.
6th Grade advisory role.
Member of the girls field hockey coaching team.
Graduate Building Service Engineer
Faber Maunsell Ltd (AECOM since 2009)
01.2002 - 01.2004
Graduate Mechanical Engineer working in a consultancy role on large scale projects in central London. Role included preparing documents for tender, CAD designs, 3D modelling for thermal analysis, site surveys & project management.
Engineering mentor for high school students preparing to read engineering at university through the National Engineering in Education Scheme.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate of Education - Secondary Science with a specialism in Physics
Cambridge University
Cambridge, UK
06-2005
MEng (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Sheffield
UK
06-2002
Skills
Effective classroom management
Cultivating strong partnerships
Analytical reasoning
Curriculum development
Fostering a positive learning environment
Resilience in learning challenges
Assessment design
Timeline
Teacher of Physics & STEM Coordinator
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
09.2006 - 03.2021
Teacher of Science
St. Martins School
01.2005 - 01.2006
Graduate Building Service Engineer
Faber Maunsell Ltd (AECOM since 2009)
01.2002 - 01.2004
Postgraduate Certificate of Education - Secondary Science with a specialism in Physics