Head of Primary Computing

• Sep 2018 - Present

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive computing curriculum for primary and middle school, incorporating digital literacy, information technology, and computer science. • Introduced touch typing skills to Year 3-7 students, improving typing speed and accuracy. • Created a cohesive senior school curriculum for Years 7, 8, and 9, ensuring progression and alignment with national standards. • Led department meetings and collaborated with colleagues to enhance the quality of computing education school-wide. • Assessed departmental needs and progress through observation, analysis, and action planning. • Provided ongoing support to colleagues teaching computing. • Delivered engaging lessons in Computing to Years 5-9 and Mathematics to Year 6. • Utilised data tracking to monitor student progress and adapt instruction accordingly. • Led the academic development and pastoral care of Upper KS2 pupils, promoting their well-being and academic growth. • Organised and ran extracurricular activities, fostering skill development and building relationships among students and teachers. Show less

Primary School Teacher

• Aug 2015 - Sep 2018

• Designed and delivered engaging Computing Science, Humanities, Drama, Mathematics, Art, P.E., and Music lessons for KS2 pupils that fostered their natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.• Developed and implemented comprehensive schemes of work for ICT, Drama, and Music that promoted academic growth and encouraged independent thinking.• Attended school-provided INSETs, such as Read Write Inc., STOPs, AfL, Storytelling, to stay up-to-date with the latest teaching strategies and approaches.• Organised and facilitated after-school clubs in line with the school's ethos and interests of the KS2 pupils, including card games, dodgeball, and Japanese language and culture.• Planned and led well-organised and safe field trips for Science, Art, Drama, and Literacy that enriched the pupils' learning experiences.• Coordinated house matches and contributed to the planning and execution of primary school event days, such as Roman Day, India Day, Pirate Day, Sports Day, Fun Runs, Thinking Olympics, to promote a sense of community and school spirit.• Collaborated with colleagues and co-directed school productions of "Alice in Wonderland" and "Wind in the Willows", fostering the pupils' creativity, teamwork, and self-confidence. Show less

Supply Teacher

• Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

• Delivered lessons to primary school children (Y1~6) in schools around Wiltshire. • Marked the work produced by the students. • Delivered lessons to primary school children (Y1~6) in schools around Wiltshire. • Marked the work produced by the students.

PPA Teacher

• Sep 2013 - Mar 2014

• Prepared and delivered Science, Japanese and Music lessons to Y2~6 children, as well as a weekly Maths lesson to Y4 and Y5/6. • Took apart in CPD courses both within the school (During TD days and weekly meetings) and as part of my NQT induction. • Helped run both the after school craft club and science club. • Arranged a science field trip and helped other teachers with their field trips and swimming lessons. • Gave KS2 assemblies. • Prepared and delivered Science, Japanese and Music lessons to Y2~6 children, as well as a weekly Maths lesson to Y4 and Y5/6. • Took apart in CPD courses both within the school (During TD days and weekly meetings) and as part of my NQT induction. • Helped run both the after school craft club and science club. • Arranged a science field trip and helped other teachers with their field trips and swimming lessons. • Gave KS2 assemblies.

Supply Teacher

• Nov 2012 - Jul 2013

• Delivered lessons to primary school children (Y1~6) in schools around Wiltshire. • Marked the work produced by the students. • Delivered lessons to primary school children (Y1~6) in schools around Wiltshire. • Marked the work produced by the students.

Year 5/6 Teacher

• May 2012 - Jul 2012

• Prepared and delivered lessons for a class of 32 Y5/6 students. • Assisted with activities outside of school hour such as the students' end of year musical and prom night. • Graded between good and outstanding by the headteacher for my lesson observation. • Accompanied students on field trips. • Engaged in weekly meetings for all teachers. • Prepared and delivered lessons for a class of 32 Y5/6 students. • Assisted with activities outside of school hour such as the students' end of year musical and prom night. • Graded between good and outstanding by the headteacher for my lesson observation. • Accompanied students on field trips. • Engaged in weekly meetings for all teachers.

Year R/1 Student Teacher (University Final Placement)

• Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

• Prepared and delivered lessons for a class of 24 YR/1 students. • Arranged for theatre group to visit the school. • Graded an outstanding student teacher by the school and my mentors. • Engaged in weekly meetings for all teachers. • Prepared and delivered lessons for a class of 24 YR/1 students. • Arranged for theatre group to visit the school. • Graded an outstanding student teacher by the school and my mentors. • Engaged in weekly meetings for all teachers.

KS2 Student Teacher (University Placement)

• Nov 2010 - Dec 2010

• Prepared and delivered lessons for a class of 24 KS2 students. • Assisted with the after school craft club. • Engaged in weekly meetings for all teachers. • Prepared and delivered lessons for a class of 24 KS2 students. • Assisted with the after school craft club. • Engaged in weekly meetings for all teachers.

English Language Teacher

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

• Prepared and delivered English lessons to international students (generally between the ages of 15 and 18) guided by the company text book. • Prepared and delivered English lessons to international students (generally between the ages of 15 and 18) guided by the company text book.

Supply Teacher

• Feb 2010 - Jun 2010

• Delivered lessons at secondary schools around Wiltshire. • Monitored students during their GCSE examinations. • Delivered lessons at secondary schools around Wiltshire. • Monitored students during their GCSE examinations.

Primary School English Language Teacher

• Apr 2009 - Aug 2009

• Received "Thai language, culture and professional ethics course for non-Thai teachers" certificate. • Prepared and delivered English lessons for each year group and for staff at a Thai primary school. • Received "Thai language, culture and professional ethics course for non-Thai teachers" certificate. • Prepared and delivered English lessons for each year group and for staff at a Thai primary school.

Assistant Language Teacher

• Apr 2005 - Mar 2009

• Provide English lessons to all years and abilities; mainly Primary and Secondary, but also Nursery and Special Needs. • Develope fun and varied lesson plans, taking in to account modern language teaching methods - such as Total Physical Response (TPR). • Develope games both ‘teacher guided’ and ‘student controlled’, with rules that allow the weaker students to participate as much as the stronger students. • Create worksheets to accompany many lessons. • Quickly judge a class’s level, and adjust the lesson accordingly, if need be. • Use a multi-discipline method to teach English, including the use of Singing, Drama, Art, Physical Education and Maths. • Encourage teamwork, and the use of students helping each other. • Assess students' progress. • Coach students for their regional speech contest. • Teach class sizes ranging from of 5 to approx. 120 children. • Develop an understanding of what the school wants, and their work culture. • Attend monthly teacher training sessions. • Create and mark end of year exams with home room teacher. • Assist with the organisation and running of special events e.g. sports day, field trips, speech contests etc. Show less

English Language Teacher

• Mar 2004 - Mar 2005

• Taught the necessary skills for English conversation to Japanese people of all ages. • Attended teacher training seasons, receiving Saxoncourt’s “Teaching English to Young Learners” Certificate. • Prepared lessons for young and adult learners using modern methods for teaching languages, and utilising textbooks and classroom resources. • Performed regular assessments of the students' improvement and gave advice as to how to strengthen their weakest areas. • Taught the necessary skills for English conversation to Japanese people of all ages. • Attended teacher training seasons, receiving Saxoncourt’s “Teaching English to Young Learners” Certificate. • Prepared lessons for young and adult learners using modern methods for teaching languages, and utilising textbooks and classroom resources. • Performed regular assessments of the students' improvement and gave advice as to how to strengthen their weakest areas.

Customer Services and Administration Officer

• Jan 2003 - Mar 2004

Supporting Artist

• Jun 1992 - Mar 2004

Supporting Artist

• Jun 1992 - Mar 2004

New Media Assistant (University Placement)

• Sep 2001 - Jun 2002

Croupier

• Aug 1996 - Jan 1997