Principal Examiner

• Dec 2018 - Present

• Appointed Principal Examiner for P1, SL, TZ2; one of four Principal Examiners taking a lead role in Standardization, writing mark schemes, subject reports and examiner training materials for Paper 1, Time-zone 2. • Principal Examiner for May 2021 Psychology Paper 1, Time Zone 2• IA and Extended Essay examiner• Part of May 2019 new syllabus standardization team in Cardiff. Working with fellow PEs, Chief Examiner and IB Subject Manager to set practice, qualification and seeded scripts for the May 2019 examination session. • Writing sample student response commentaries for IB workshop leaders in conjunction with the Head of Global Professional Development. Show less

Senior Examiner: Standardization / Team Leader

• May 2011 - Present

Psychology / History Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Present

• Teacher of A Level / IB Psychology • Teacher of IGCSE / KS3 History • Teacher of A Level / IB Psychology • Teacher of IGCSE / KS3 History

Hodder Education Teacher Team

• Aug 2017 - Present

Psychology Teacher Panel

• Jul 2017 - Present

Award Leader

• Nov 2019 - Present

Outside of the classroom I have been working with groups of students on the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. I have planned, led and implemented Bronze and Silver Adventurous Journeys to Guangdong and Yunnan provinces. In Yunnan 2019, we scaled the Cangshan Mountain range at 4’000+ metres. I am both an IA Award Leader and a certified Wilderness Advanced First Aider Outside of the classroom I have been working with groups of students on the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. I have planned, led and implemented Bronze and Silver Adventurous Journeys to Guangdong and Yunnan provinces. In Yunnan 2019, we scaled the Cangshan Mountain range at 4’000+ metres. I am both an IA Award Leader and a certified Wilderness Advanced First Aider

Head of Psychology

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2021

• Led, managed and coordinated the strategic development of Edexcel GCSE & IAL Psychology within the high school resulting in Psychology becoming a top GCSE / A Level option for KS5/4 students. • Planned, monitored and reviewed departmental spending ensuring that the department keeps within budget. • Worked closely with the Head of History and Curriculum Deputy Head to acquire the History Quality Mark (Silver) from The Historical Association, UK. • Led, managed and coordinated the strategic development of Edexcel GCSE & IAL Psychology within the high school resulting in Psychology becoming a top GCSE / A Level option for KS5/4 students. • Planned, monitored and reviewed departmental spending ensuring that the department keeps within budget. • Worked closely with the Head of History and Curriculum Deputy Head to acquire the History Quality Mark (Silver) from The Historical Association, UK.

Head of Psychology

• Aug 2010 - Jul 2017

• Led, managed and co-ordinated the strategic development of Psychology within the school.• Planned, implemented and developed GCSE and IB Psychology curriculums within the High School.• Led, monitored and evaluated the innovation and development of learning and teaching strategies within the Psychology Department, • Planned, monitored and reviewed departmental spending ensuring that the department keeps within budget and that spending is in line with school aims, the school development plan and the departmental development plan.• Monitored student progress. Ensured that assessment is both regular and thorough and that full records of work done by members of the department and students are kept.• Workshop Leader for High Performance Learning Year 13 study sessions. Show less

Humanities Teacher

• Aug 2009 - Jun 2017

• Planned managed and helped co-ordinate the strategic development of a number of humanities subjects at KS3, IGCSE and IB level including; ICT, Geography and History.• Form tutor Years 7 - 11, caring for students’ academic and pastoral development.• Assessed, monitored, recorded and reported on student achievement and progress throughout the academic year, liaising with heads of department, key stage coordinators, form tutors and parents where appropriate.• Maintained strong classroom management, holding students accountable for upholding school rules, student-developed norms, and classroom expectations. Show less

Head of Psychology

• Jul 2009 - Jun 2017

PSHE Coordinator

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

 Led, managed and co-ordinated the strategic development of Personal, Social and Health Education across the High School. Planned and co-ordinated the development of high quality schemes of learning in Citizenship and PSHE, delegating curriculum development tasks to form tutors, across all key stages. Incorporated the 5 principles of Every Child Matters into all aspects of planning and development within the PSHE curriculum (safe, healthy, enjoyment, economic well-being, positive contribution). Encouraged participation in and organised enrichment and extracurricular activities appropriate to extending learning in Citizenship and PSHE. Show less

A Level / IGCSE Examiner

• May 2011 - May 2017

ESL Teacher / Primary & Secondary

• May 2005 - Jun 2008

• Taught EAL (English as an Additional Language) to a wide range of students in the EFF (English For the Future) Program. • Students were aged from 8 – 17 years old covering both primary and secondary Thai curriculum materials. • Taught EAL (English as an Additional Language) to a wide range of students in the EFF (English For the Future) Program. • Students were aged from 8 – 17 years old covering both primary and secondary Thai curriculum materials.