Experience

Ernest Bevin College

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher of Geography

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  For the past two years, I have been working at Ernest Bevin College as a newly qualified teacher, I have been very fortunate to gain experience teaching across all the key stages(3-5). Throughout this time, I have been adapting and creating all my own teaching resources to inspire the future generation of geographers. I have personally found teaching A-level the most rewarding as I enjoy the more challenging content as it brings in my expertise from my undergrad. During the first period of lockdown, we used our time as a department effectively and redevelop our whole stage three curriculum whilst simultaneously providing engaging online resources for our pupils. This gave us a rare opportunity to explore more online-based learning and tailor lessons to incorporate more independent research and digital mapping skill (ArcGIS). One of the modules I most enjoyed curating was ‘How water has shaped the UK’ which moved from the glaciation, fluvial processes, and ends with the coastal environment.As a tutor to a year eleven form, I have enjoyed getting to know these pupils on a more personal level. Recently we have focused on their journeys and aspirations for the future. These discussions have been a great way of getting to know the boys and offer support for them in this uncertain time. As I have got to know my students more, I have tried to tailor PSHE sessions to topics that are more engaging for them e.g., careers advice, financial management, and sexual health. I have found these sessions to be a pleasant change from my normal style of teaching and a good opportunity to expand my knowledge outside of geography. Furthermore, I have found being a form tutor particularly valuable to students at this time, as pupils have required more support pastorally due to the external pressures of our current situation.



NORBURY MANOR BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE COLLEGE FOR GIRLS

• Geography Student teacher

  • Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

  During my second placement, I mainly worked with key stage three and four in the geography department. However, I also experienced teaching humanities for year 7 which was an exciting blend of curriculum, while here they asked me to redevelop a section working closely with both an R.E. and History teacher to create a balanced scheme of work based on the development of London’s culture. I also stepped out of my comfort zone and taught a history class at key stage three; this was an excellent opportunity to step out of my comfort zone. During this time, I also assisted a tutor in running several wellbeing days and in the creation of a small kitchen garden.



GRAVENEY TRUST - Graveney School & Tooting Primary School

• United Kingdom
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Geography Student Teacher

  • Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  In my first placement of my PGCE, I focused on lesson observations, the creation of new schemes of work, and the planning of effective lessons for key stage three. I tried to make the most of my time observing key stage 4 and 5 geography lessons and other departments to gain a range of strategies to develop my pedagogies. In my first placement of my PGCE, I focused on lesson observations, the creation of new schemes of work, and the planning of effective lessons for key stage three. I tried to make the most of my time observing key stage 4 and 5 geography lessons and other departments to gain a range of strategies to develop my pedagogies.



BURNTWOOD SCHOOL

• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Support Worker

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

  When working as a student support worker, my priority was to support and encourage pupil premium students in GCSE years to progress further in their studies. This allowed me to assist and observe in a diversity of departments, which was beneficial when moving into my PGCE at UCL in the following year. As previously stated, my role was primarily to help pupil premium, however, I also worked one-to-one with some SEND students, the majority of which were social and emotional difficulties, pupils with dyslexia, and ASD pupils. Furthermore, I undertook lesson planning, which included: literacy and numeracy lessons, geography revision classes, history tutorials, and catch-up classes for science and humanities.Additional skills acquired:-Safeguarding awareness-One to one experience working with ASD students-Access arrangement workshop and exam experience-LGBT+ awareness and training-Literacy an numeracy classes with KS3



Shorelands Wildlife Gardens

• Waitress

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2017

  • Over the past three years I have worked part time in a small café to fund my university studies. • This work involved serving and communicating with the public to be an effective food server and representative of the project.• Shorelands is a small zoological garden which focuses on the conservation of native and non-native engendered bird species. Whilst working here I would explain and educate the public about our conservation work. Especially our recent work helping the European White Stalk population.



University of Reading

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Ambassador

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  • As an ambassador for the School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science I would liaise with prospective students looking to study Geography. • This involved speaking 1:1 with students and their parents, which meant answering their questions and being a representative of the department. This required good people skills and an ability to think quickly when responding to questions. • I also presented the student experience talk with a colleague which consisted of our own experience and academic journey through the University of Reading.



Tutor Doctor

• South Africa
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Tutor

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2017



Whittard of Chelsea

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales Assistant

  • Oct 2016 - Jan 2017