Christine Park

Highly qualified and experienced educator with over 15 years of teaching experience. Specializing in Psychology A Level, GCSE, IB Diploma, and Pre-U courses. Currently completing Master's degree in Psychology.

Proven track record of guiding students to success with focus on developing research, analysis, and communication skills. Experienced in creating engaging, supportive, and inclusive learning environments that foster intellectual curiosity and critical thinking. Skilled middle manager with experience in department leadership, budget management, and staff development.

Teacher of History GCSE Edexcel Exam board - Cartmel Priory School c/o Step by step Education Agency

(2023-10)

Examiner for Psychology A level paper 2, Examiner for Psychology GCSE - AQA Examination Board, Online

(2022-01)

Teacher of Psychology IBDip/GCSE - British College of Gava, Barcelona - Barcelona

(2023-02 - 2023-06)

English Teacher GCSE KS3/KS4 - Furness Academy, Barrow-in-Furness c/o Step by Step Education Agency - Barrow-in-Furness

(2022-01 - 2023-02)

Part-time (01/2022-08/2022) then full-time (09/2022-02/2023)

Lead Teacher of Psychology A Level - St Marys College Blackburn - Blackburn

(2021-01 - 2022-08)

Teacher of Psychology A Level - Kirkham Grammar c/o Step by Step Education Agency - Kirkham

(2020-09 - 2020-12)

Teacher of Psychology & Sociology - William Hulmes Gammar School - Manchester

(2019-09 - 2020-08)

Supply teacher - Step by Step Education Agency - Preston

(2018-09 - 2019-09)

Teacher of Psychology A level - Furness College - Barrow-in-Furness

(2018-02 - 2018-08)

Functional Skills English Teacher - Novus Manchester College, HMP Haverigg

(2016-01 - 2018-02)

Supply teacher - Various - M2 Teaching Agency

(2015-09 - 2015-12)

Teacher of Psychology, A Level Co-ordinator - Lakes College West Cumbria

(2014-08 - 2015-07)

Teacher of Sociology - Notre Dames Sixth Form College c/o Academic Appointments Agency

(2014-10 - 2015-06)

Supply Teacher - Various including Psychology and Sociology teacher - Academic Appointments Education Agency, Leeds - Leeds

(2013-01 - 2015-06)

Head of Psychology, Head of House, Co-ordinator of Football & Social Development and Community Outreach Programme - Hillcrest International Secondary School - Kenya

(2009-08 - 2012-09)

Middle Management team member, managing 1 staff member

• Responsible for department budget management
• Planning and delivery of Inset training programmes to colleagues and local community
• Preparation of policies for Psychology Department including Schemes of work, assessment for learning, justification of exam boards for Psychology, Departmental strategy for improvement

Head of Psychology and Sociology KS4 and Post 16 - The Royal Wootton Bassett Academy - Wiltshire

(2008-09 - 2009-08)

Middle management team member, managing 4 staff members

• Responsible for department budget management
• Planning and delivery of resources, schemes of work

Head of Psychology and Sociology, Teacher of History - Morley High School - Leeds

(2007-09 - 2008-08)

Middle management team member managing 1 staff member

• Responsible for department budget management
• Planning and delivery of resources, schemes of work

Teacher of Sociology - Garforth Community College

(2006-09 - 2007-01)

Teacher of Sociology - Bradford College 6th Form Centre

(2006-01 - 2006-08)

Part-time

Teacher of Psychology - Crossley Heath Grammar School

(2005-09 - 2006-01)

Part-time

Teacher of Psychology - City College Manchester c/o Academic Appointments Education Agency - Manchester

(2005-09 - 2006-01)

Teacher of Social Science - University of Bradford

(2004-10 - 2005-07)

Social Work Assistant, TEFL Teacher (Taiwan), TESOL Teacher (UK), Advisor to Asylum Seekers (Refugee Council) - Various

Prior to training as a teacher, held a variety of roles where responsibilities included leading and managing teams.

As Social Work

Assistant, co-ordinated and led a team working with vulnerable children, including report writing for case files and serving as expert witness in court hearings. Role involved maintaining positive relationships and external liaisons with specialised professions. Teaching TEFL in Taiwan and TESOL in the UK led to realizing potential as a teacher. On return to the UK, shared cultural experience with Refugee Council as an advisor to Asylum Seekers.

Msc - Psychology - Brunel University (2021)

QTLS - Psychology and Sociology - The Education and Training Foundation (2014 - 2014)

ET - Maths English GCSE - Equivalency Testing (2008 - 2008)

PGCE - FE/HE - University of Huddersfield (2004 - 2005)

PGC - Qualitative and Quantitative Social Science Research Methodology - Nottingham Trent University (2000 - 2000)

B.A. Hons. - Peace Studies/International Relations - University of Bradford Peace Studies Department (1996 - 1999)