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A highly experienced and motivated professional with excellent communication skills, proven track record of success as an impactful independent or team worker and leader, with the ability and resourcefulness to effectively resolve problems in a demanding work environment, I thrive on new challenges.

A Level Geography, EPQ & L3 Applied Science Teacher - CTK St. Mary's Sixth Form College - London

(2023-01)

Planned and delivered engaging post-16 lessons across A Level Geography, EPQ, and BTEC Level 3 Applied Science, creating differentiated resources, supporting independent research and coursework, and fostering critical thinking and academic independence. Monitored student progress using data-driven interventions, contributed to curriculum planning and quality assurance, and mentored learners towards successful progression into university, STEM, and humanities career pathways.

Geography and Environmental Science Teacher (PT) - City and Islington College - London

(2022-02)

Teaching A Level Geography and Environmental Science in a multicultural and all-inclusive Further Education, Sixth Form College. Using an appropriate and innovative range of teaching strategies and resources, including e-learning, to meet learners' needs and expectations and to raise levels of attainment, enhance their learning journey and experience and to enable students to make sustained progress. Developing techniques to challenge and inspire students to apply new knowledge, understanding, study and research skills and prepare them for applying to the most selective UK universities.

Content Creator (Freelance) - Spark School International (by Transylvania College British International School)

(2021-07 - 2023-06)

Designing and developing the Geography IGCSE and A level Cambridge International Curriculum for a hybrid international College, offering online, self-paced Cambridge IGCSE and A level qualifications. Using digital platforms, productivity and collaboration tools, software and products such as Firefly, Google Suite, Trello, to maximise usability outcomes, student/user experience and interaction. Designing and building in effective student-led and tutor-led progress check, monitoring and assessment tools and feedback systems.

Geography Teacher, Academic and Pastoral Tutor - Bexley Grammar School - Bexley, London

(2019-09 - 2021-08)

• Outstanding teacher and pastoral tutor in an outstanding (Ofsted), selective and high-achieving school, teaching Geography across all key stages, from KS3 to KS5 (International Baccalaureate)
• Developing and coordinating aspects of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
• Coordinating the EE (Extended Essay) component for the IB Geography students
• Leading and coordinating Geography fieldtrips including the delivery of the IA component for the IB Diploma
• Leading and designing the online learning programme for different year groups including virtual fieldwork
• Providing academic and pastoral tutoring for sixth form students including UCAS mentoring and applications
• Promoting Geography and the department in the school's newsletter and magazine

Geography and Environmental Studies Lecturer and Progress Tutor - Shooters Hill Sixth Form College - Greenwich, London

(2013-08 - 2020-08)

• Outstanding teacher of A level and GCSE Geography and A level Environmental Studies
• Leading and organising fieldtrips, extracurricular and enrichment programmes
• Leading and implementing "Student Voice", a student leadership programme by British Council and Creative Education
• Mentoring and training students through "Leadership skills" Programme by Sports Leaders
• Managing and leading the implementation of Duke of Edinburgh's Award Academic and pastoral tutor - providing constant academic and pastoral support, managing different levels of academic and cultural transition, engaging students and ensuring they meet their aspirations
• Providing work experience, career and progression support and training
• Developing systems and strategies to implement the academic and ethical vision of the college and department
• Creating and expanding external partnerships, networking

Masters - Environmental Science - Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (2007)

BA - Geography and English (double major) - Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (2005)

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - General Teaching Council for England (UK) (2010)

Teacher Training Diploma - Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (2005)

Socrates-Erasmus Scholarship - University of Turin (2004)

Professional Diploma - UX Design - UX Design Institute (2020)