Experience

Burton Borough

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

• Science Teacher

  • Mar 2022 - Present

• Head of Science

  • Jan 2021 - Mar 2023



Holy Trinity Academy

• Canada
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of House/Teacher of Science

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2020

  Teacher of Biology and Chemistry to key stage 5 (A-level). Development of remote learning teaching and revision resources in response to COVID. Lead whole school student engagement and extra-curricular activities as Head of House and worked as Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme leader. Teacher of Biology and Chemistry to key stage 5 (A-level). Development of remote learning teaching and revision resources in response to COVID. Lead whole school student engagement and extra-curricular activities as Head of House and worked as Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme leader.



The Telford Priory School

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

• Teacher of Science

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

  Teaching Biology and Chemistry to key stage 4 classes (both combined and separate Science options). Teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics to key stage 3 classes. Development and implementation of new GCSE Science curriculum (AQA Trilogy and Separate Science) including teaching resources and assessment and tracking materials. Pastoral tutor to mixed year group tutor group. Running afterschool intervention and revision sessions for year 10 and 11 students. Teaching Biology and Chemistry to key stage 4 classes (both combined and separate Science options). Teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics to key stage 3 classes. Development and implementation of new GCSE Science curriculum (AQA Trilogy and Separate Science) including teaching resources and assessment and tracking materials. Pastoral tutor to mixed year group tutor group. Running afterschool intervention and revision sessions for year 10 and 11 students.



Burton Borough School

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Headteacher

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2016

  Teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics to key stage 4 classes (GCSE Separate Science) and Science to key stage 3 classes. Responsible for improving performance in school curriculum areas and for developing quality assurance systems and processes. I worked to lead developments in whole school improvement. I was also responsible for the setting up and launch of an enriched extra-curricular programme. Teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics to key stage 4 classes (GCSE Separate Science) and Science to key stage 3 classes. Responsible for improving performance in school curriculum areas and for developing quality assurance systems and processes. I worked to lead developments in whole school improvement. I was also responsible for the setting up and launch of an enriched extra-curricular programme.

• Second-in-Charge of Science

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2013

  Responsible for delivery of the Science curriculum to Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14) and monitoring quality of teaching and learning that students received and supporting the wider work of the Head of the Science Department. Responsible for delivery of the Science curriculum to Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14) and monitoring quality of teaching and learning that students received and supporting the wider work of the Head of the Science Department.


Madeley Academy
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Teacher of Science

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2009


University of Birmingham

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Initial Teacher Training

  • Sep 2007 - Jul 2008

  Initial Teacher Training leading to PGCE (Post-Graduate Certificate in Education) in Secondary Science - Chemistry. The training included three teaching practice placements at Yardleys School (Birmingham), Sandwell Academy (West Bromwich) and Nether Stowe School (Lichfield). Initial Teacher Training leading to PGCE (Post-Graduate Certificate in Education) in Secondary Science - Chemistry. The training included three teaching practice placements at Yardleys School (Birmingham), Sandwell Academy (West Bromwich) and Nether Stowe School (Lichfield).



Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Jun 2004 - Aug 2007

  Led a research team within a larger research group. Key aspects: ● Identification and validation of research targets. ● Delegation of projects within research team. ● Budget management. ● Justification of budget expenditure (capital items and consumables) and staff deployment. ● Presentation of results via reports, briefings and presentations (team meetings, seminars and conferences). ● Performance management. ● Mentoring postgraduate research students. Led a research team within a larger research group. Key aspects: ● Identification and validation of research targets. ● Delegation of projects within research team. ● Budget management. ● Justification of budget expenditure (capital items and consumables) and staff deployment. ● Presentation of results via reports, briefings and presentations (team meetings, seminars and conferences). ● Performance management. ● Mentoring postgraduate research students.



University of Cambridge

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postgraduate Researcher

  • Sep 2000 - May 2004

  Worked for a PhD in Molecular Biology at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. Post-graduate studies were fully funded by Medical Research Council. I was a member of Gonville and Caius College and part of my responsibilities included running supervisions (tutorials) for undergraduates entered for the Natural Sciences and Medical and Veterinary Sciences Triposes. Worked for a PhD in Molecular Biology at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. Post-graduate studies were fully funded by Medical Research Council. I was a member of Gonville and Caius College and part of my responsibilities included running supervisions (tutorials) for undergraduates entered for the Natural Sciences and Medical and Veterinary Sciences Triposes.



SmithKline Beecham Corporation

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Internship

  • Sep 1998 - Sep 1999

  Worked in Protein Science Department within the Biopharmaceuticals Research Division. Responsibilities included developing methods for purifying target proteins and scaling up to provide pure protein for structural studies and screening. Worked in Protein Science Department within the Biopharmaceuticals Research Division. Responsibilities included developing methods for purifying target proteins and scaling up to provide pure protein for structural studies and screening.



Limuru Girls Centre

• General Assistant

  • Jan 1996 - Aug 1996

  General assistant role at Limuru Girls Centre, a residential secondary college in Kenya. Responsibilities included driving, grounds maintenance, Science and Maths teaching and placement visits for students. General assistant role at Limuru Girls Centre, a residential secondary college in Kenya. Responsibilities included driving, grounds maintenance, Science and Maths teaching and placement visits for students.



Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Youth Worker

  • Jul 1993 - Dec 1995

  Supported delivery of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme through Richmond Youth Service. Supported delivery of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme through Richmond Youth Service.



Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Internship

  • Aug 1995 - Sep 1995

  Worked on a project funded by BTG Crop Protection to identify and isolate naturally occurring compounds from plants that could be developed to protect crops from insect damage. Worked on a project funded by BTG Crop Protection to identify and isolate naturally occurring compounds from plants that could be developed to protect crops from insect damage.