Ryan Zulu

Motivated and reflective Early Career Teacher of Business Studies, Mathematics and Computer Science with experience teaching KS3 and supporting KS4. Strong focus on clear modelling, behaviour management, and adaptive teaching to ensure all students make progress.

Teacher of Computer Science and Maths PGCE and QTS - The John Warner School

(2025-01 - 2026-04)

Computing Teacher – Work Experience

Planned and delivered engaging Computing lessons to Year 7–9 students in line with the KS3 Computing curriculum.

• Taught a range of Computing topics including: E-safety and Digital Citizenship
• Programming fundamentals (Scratch and Python basics)
• Algorithms and Flowcharts
• Computer Systems and Hardware
• Networks and Cyber Security
• Used adaptive teaching strategies to support mixed-ability learners, including SEND and EAL pupils
• Managed classroom behaviour effectively using clear routines, positive reinforcement, and consistent expectations
• Incorporated retrieval practice, questioning, and formative assessment to check understanding and promote progress
• Developed pupils' problem-solving, logical thinking, and digital literacy skills through practical activities and collaborative tasks
• Created lesson resources, starter activities, and scaffolded tasks to improve accessibility and engagement
• Worked collaboratively with department staff and responded positively to mentor feedback to improve teaching practice
• Maintained safeguarding responsibilities and followed school behaviour and assessment policies consistently
• Contributed to a positive learning environment that encouraged participation, resilience, and confidence in Computing

Maths Teacher – Work Experience

Planned and delivered Maths lessons to Year 7–10 students in line with the KS3 and GCSE curriculum.

• Taught a range of mathematical topics including: Angles (vertically opposite, supplementary, corresponding and alternate angles)
• Number skills and BIDMAS
• Fractions, decimals and percentages
• Mean, median, mode and range
• Bar charts, line graphs, tally charts and pictograms
• Algebra basics and solving equations
• Perimeter, area and volume
• Ratio and proportion
• Sequences and patterns
• Probability and statistics
• Used modelling, scaffolding, and worked examples to break down complex mathematical concepts into manageable steps
• Adapted teaching strategies to support mixed-ability classes, including SEND, EAL, and lower prior-attaining pupils
• Developed students' confidence in mathematical reasoning through questioning, retrieval practice, and exam-style problem solving
• Assessed pupil understanding through mini-whiteboards, hinge questions, retrieval starters, and end-of-topic assessments
• Maintained high expectations for behaviour and learning using consistent classroom routines and positive reinforcement strategies
• Used technology and online learning platforms such as Dr Frost Maths to support independent learning and homework
• Contributed to departmental discussions on student progress, intervention strategies, and curriculum planning
• Followed safeguarding, behaviour, and assessment policies to maintain a safe and productive learning environment
• Reflected on lesson observations and mentor feedback to continuously improve classroom practice and pedagogy

Learning Supervisor - Vandyke Upper School

(2024-01 - 2024-12)

• Supervised classes and ensured a productive learning environment
• Managed behaviour effectively
• Supported student engagement and task completion

PGCE - University of Buckingham (2019-01 - 2023-12)

BA - Business Enterprise - University College Birmingham