Teacher of History & Subject Lead - Fidelis College (formerly The Cedars School for Boys)
(2024-01 - 2026-12)
- Delivered all KS4 and KS5 History lessons while managing a broad teaching timetable spanning Years 7 to 13.
- Achieved an exceptional Value Added score of +0.8 for GCSE cohorts through targeted interventions and mnemonic narrative systems for heavy superpowers content.
- Acted as Subject Lead at the request of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), leading the department through formal inspection subject meetings and aligned the new secondary SoW seamlessly with the linked prep school.
- Ran two highly attended after-school GCSE clinics per week to support exam technique and content retention.
History Teacher (Fixed-Term & Supply Contracts) - Various London Academies & Schools - London
(2021-04)
- Deptford Green School (Autumn Term 2024): Delivered KS3 curriculum, designed department-wide lesson plans, and introduced a content-rich homework system.
- Dunraven Academy (Academic Year 2023/24): Managed the education of 290+ KS3 students.
- St. Gabriel’s College (Summer Term): Taught targeted KS3 and KS4 cohorts during a critical end-of-year examination window.
- St Saviour’s and St Olave’s School for Girls: Completed a long-term supply post where I successfully cleared a massive legacy grading backlog and restructured the department's office organization.
- Agency Experience (Tradewind, Opogo, Key Skills): Completed short- and long-term cover across London institutions, including covering Latin at Phoenix Academy, and general cover at the Charter Schools (Dulwich), La Retraite, and Chestnut Grove.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - The Norwood School (via Key Skills Agency)
(2021-05 - 2021-11)
- Provided targeted literacy and academic intervention for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), accurately logging concerns on school systems.
Supply Teacher & Teaching Assistant - Yorkshire Education - York Region
(2020-01 - 2021-04)
- Delivered day-to-day classroom cover and SEN support across diverse schools, including The Mount School and Huntington Primary School.
Freelance Historical Contributor - Macmillan Books
(2022-06 - 2022-07)
- Drafted multiple book chapters for Dr. David Olusoga’s publication, Black History for Every Day of the Year, contributing directly to the final printed version.
Freelance Translator & Editor - Leiden University - Remote
(2021-11 - 2024-03)
- Collaborated with Dr. Eric Storm to proofread and edit submissions for a textbook regarding the history of regionalism in Europe, alongside drafting successful academic proposals.
Senior Assistant Editor (Online Internship) - Qrius Magazine - Remote
(2017-10 - 2018-04)
- Managed tight daily deadlines for article submissions from graduate students across India, verifying language, sources, and world diplomacy topics.
Freelance Tutor & Translator - Holy Family Elementary School & Dr. Jose Olcina - Spain / Remote
(2007 - 2012)
- Provided occasional English tutoring and translated complex medical/psychiatric website copy into English for a practice in Gandia, Spain.
Technical Support & Rare Book Appraiser - Joseph Patrick Books - Toronto
(2003-09 - 2010-08)
- Utilised Homebase software to redesign listings, increasing digital sales; appraised and catalogued rare Canadiana books.
Co-opted School Governor - Garfield Primary School
(2023-02 - 2025-02)
- Served actively on the Curriculum Standards Committee to monitor and challenge educational achievement metrics.
Senior Carer & Support Worker - UBU & Oaklands Care Home - Yorkshire
(2018-09 - 2021-03)
- Promoted to Senior Carer; managed night-shift teams of 5 staff, administered complex medication rotas, and oversaw emergency protocols.
Family Carer - Ontario Services in the Home Programme - Canada
(2011-09 - 2015-08)
- Balanced full-time university studies while acting as a primary carer for a disabled dependent, assisting with educational access and finances.
