Professional Experience：

British International School,Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Science Teacher    January 2016 – June 2016

Teaching mostly KS3 Science to the year 7-9 age group at a prestigious International School in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Pupils are of a high academic Standard and attainment is of a high level for the region. Therefore pupils require excellent subject knowledge and engaging practical lessons that allow them to display their enquiry skills.  Most pupils are on an accelerated learning curve and require to be taught iGCSE  theory at KS3 level. 

I have been involved in the management of a large group of students to Da Lat for year 8 trip.  Ensuring that the coordination, safety and enjoyment of all sixty pupils was maintained for the duration of the week. 

Mirdif Private School,Dubai, U.A.E

Homeroom Teacher    August 2015- December 2015

I have brought my excellent teaching practice to a younger age group and adapted my teaching style to cater for a younger audience.

I have taught classes which are outside my training, other core subjects such as English and Math have been a taught to daily lessons, and through rigorous planning I have been able to teach these new subjects to a high standard.

I have been solely in charge of one class for my teaching, this has allowed me to create a secure learning environment which has been built upon constant feedback, whole classroom teaching and one to one guidance through the three core subjects.  

Institute of Applied Technology,Ajman, U.A.E

Biology Teacher    January 2015- July 2015

I consider myself to be an excellent role model to pupils and my lessons have enabled me to demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behaviour that I expect in the classroom.

I have taught classes which include pupils with individual learning needs.  Working exclusively with Emirati pupils who are EAL, has meant that I have had to adapt my teaching to this type of learner.

I have made a concentrated effort to ensure a purposeful and safe learning environment is established where all pupils are included in giving feedback. 

Pearson,Dubai, U.A.E

Freelance Trainer    August 2014-November 2014

Programme implementation training for k-12 UK products.

Have a secure knowledge of various subject’s syllabuses and be able to associate Pearson products with them.

Present training sessions to teachers at various schools in the U.A.E. region, working with teachers in groups and individually.

Be able to identify the schools needs in order to deliver the training in a way that will promote the Pearson brand thus aiming to strengthen customer network.

Raffles World Academy,Dubai, U.A.E

Biology Teacher    August 2013- June 2014

Created and currently implementing a biology curriculum for the education of over 200 pupils at the KS3 and KS4 levels.

Adapt curriculum to educate students who require additional help as English is their second language.

Established a safe learning environment where all pupils are included in giving feedback and I ensure that feedback is constructive and where necessary, related to the Curriculum frameworks to ensure pupil progress.

Provide instructional support, technical assistance and ongoing staff development for custodial staff members learning to speak English .

Work cross collaboratively with various departments to provide direct support to the teachers and improve student achievement through extracurricular activities.

Support and assist staff and students at the Senses Residential and Day Care for Special Needs.

School of Research and Science,Dubai, U.A.E

Biology Teacher    January 2013- June 2013 

First teacher to complete NQT status as a part of British Schools of the Middle East.

Worked within an Islamic Faith school environment which required being sensitive to local cultural tolerances.

Structured and delivered enjoyable classes as part of educational program; presented new material and developed testing for student evaluation.

BruntcliffeHigh School,Leeds, United Kingdom

Supply/Student Teacher    August 2009- December 2012

Taught classes independently from the full-time educator  while gaining my student teaching experience.

Supported students with educational behavior disorders and created a safe and non-judgmental environment for them to learn at their own pace.

University of Stirling,Stirling, United Kingdom

Visual Impairment Formatter    August 2007- August 2009

Created documents using specialist software to enable visually impaired students to access their reading lists.

Updated and maintained said software to ensure continuity with the faculties new curriculum each yea.

Acted as a scribe/ assistant to ensure students have access to notes from lectures and assessments.

Royal Bank of Scotland,Stirling, United Kingdom

Customer Services Advisor    March 2003- August 2007

Managed over 150 banking queries per day from customers with diverse needs and personalities, skillfully resolving complex issues with professionalism and diplomacy

Initially dealt with personal accounts of  individuals and then progressed to taking care of SME accounts .

Worked with Business Mangers to assist with financial portfolios.

Education：

Open University，Milton Keynes, England 

PGCE, Secondary Science Teaching Degree    September 2010- June 2012

University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland

Bachelors of Science in Biology    September 2007- June 2009 

University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland

Bachelors of Science in Human Geography    August 1999- January 2003