Sam Forrest
Teacher
York,England
Summary
I am a passionate, hard-working and competent primary teacher who has taught the English curriculum to children of all abilities. Positivity, determination and kindness are the main qualities I promote to students in my classroom. Humour, compassion and 'leading by example' are the key traits I always demonstrate to students and colleagues. I am able to adapt to new staff, school policies and cultures swiftly. I am a reliable employee seeking a primary teaching position with extra responsibilities, such as head of year or key stage if possible.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of KS2, Primary Teacher
Shanghai Concord Bilingual School
Shanghai
08.2019 - Current
- Led a team of teachers and planned the curriculum for KS2
- Consistently led meetings, presentation and communication with parents focused around school events, parental concerns and curriculum events
- Ensured teaching, feedback & assessment targets were achieved
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff
Primary Teacher, NQT Mentor & Head of P.E.
Simpson’s Lane Academy
Knottingley
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Planned and delivered lessons suitable for all abilities in an engaging and stimulating way for KS2 children
- Mentored NQTs in order to develop their teaching
- Lessons were planned to cater for all children in the classroom including SEN and children with challenging behaviour
- P.E. head role included organising, preparing and attending internal and external sport events
- In 2018 and 2019, I gained the Gold National School Games Sports award for the academy and coached children in a wide range of sports such as athletics, football, hockey, tennis and rugby.
- I have also led extra-curricular clubs (football, guitar, dodgeball and athletics).
Primary Teacher & Head of P.E.
Estcourt Primary Academy
Hull
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Taught the English curriculum to children across both key stages
- Taught ESL and SEN children
- In my second year, I was given the P.E head role that included planning and delivering a whole school action plan for sports, taking children to sporting activities outside of school hours and coaching children in various sports such as football, athletics and a range of SEN sports.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Primary Teacher
Grange Lane Infant Academy
Doncaster
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Taught the English curriculum to a KS1 class (Year 2) as part of my work placement
- Led extra-curricular activities including sport and music
Student Support Teacher
All Saints High School
Sheffield
09.2013 - 07.2014
- I mentored children about to sit their GCSE exams
- The lessons focused on English grammar and reading comprehension skills
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
Education
PGCE - Primary Education
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 07.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 08.2011 - 06.2014
Skills
Lesson Planning
Classroom management
Problem-solving skills
Time management
Team collaboration
Technology integration
Activity Planning
Curriculum Development
Certification
NPQ (Senior Leadership)
Hobbies
- Competitive football
- Long-distance running
- Coaching sport clubs
- Playing/teaching guitar
Timeline
NPQ (Senior Leadership)
12-2022
Head of KS2, Primary Teacher
Shanghai Concord Bilingual School
08.2019 - Current
Primary Teacher, NQT Mentor & Head of P.E.
Simpson’s Lane Academy
09.2017 - 08.2019
PGCE - Primary Education
Sheffield Hallam University
07.2015 - 07.2016
Primary Teacher & Head of P.E.
Estcourt Primary Academy
01.2015 - 07.2017
Primary Teacher
Grange Lane Infant Academy
09.2014 - 01.2015
Student Support Teacher
All Saints High School
09.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Sheffield Hallam University
08.2011 - 06.2014