my teaching cv 2015

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To whom it may concern.The Curriculum Vitae of

MR. DAVID ASH RUSSELL Key Stage 2, 3 and 4 Primary, High School and Pupil Referral Unit Supply Teacher

PERSONALTitle: (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Other) MR.

Surname: RUSSELL, with no maiden or previous name

Forenames: ... DAVID ASH.

Contact address: 38 St. Luke's Road ~ Southport ~ Merseyside ~ UK ~ PR9 9AP.Telephone: Home: 01704-531692, .Work: 01704-531692.

Mobile: 07879-408840...Email: [email protected] Contact Name: MRS. KATHLEEN RUSSELL.

Emergency Contact Telephone: 01704-531692.Relationship to Candidate: WIFE.

I am a British National and Citizen and am therefore eligible to work in the United Kingdom

Date of Birth: 3RD MARCH 1954, .Nat. Insurance No: YY684838B.Teacher Reference No: 73/50225.

Current spinal pay point: MPS 6. I have not moved through the upper pay threshold.

My Qualifications are the Teachers Certificate of Education awarded in May 1976.

By the University of Keele University Institute of Education.

Majoring in Art, Drama, English, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology and supporting subject-studies.

Commendation in the Practice of TeachingAwarded the Team-Teach Foundation Training Certificate in Positive Handling Strategies within a Holistic Framework 2 nd August 2013 I also have extensive experience of teaching in a special needs educational environment.

Additional information e.g. specialist subject /areas of expertise

Art, Geography, English etc.

In addition to mainstream high and primary school teaching I have done a lot of regular cover work in the

Sefton pupil referral unit, some experience in the Newfield and Merefield Special Needs Schools in Thornton

and Southport respectively. I am also qualified to teach: KS3 and KS4 Secondary 16+

David Ash Russell – Personal Statement and Curriculum Vitae – 2015

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Qualifications

09/1973 - 06/1976 University of Keele Institute of Education (Alsager College).Teachers Certificate of Education, Commendation - QTS Awarded

09/1965 - 06/1973 Llandrindod Wells High SchoolGCE A Levels awarded in: Art, Art History and Geography.

CSEs Awarded in: English Lang (1) English Lit (1), Geography (1), Science (1), Art and Design (1), Mathematics (2), History (2), R.E. (3)

Teaching Work Experience English KS3/4 –Broadgreen International School, Liverpool. – June –July 2015 English KS3/4 – Lytham St. Annes Technology and Performing Arts College. Sept 2014 – June 2015 English KS3/4 – The Sutton Academy, St .Helens, Merseyside. May 2014 – July 2014 English KS3/4 – Mosslands High School, Wallasey, Wirral. November 2013 - End April 2014 English KS3/4 – The Wallasey School, Wallasey, Wirral. October-November 2013 English KS3/4 - Archbishop Blanch High School, Liverpool September 2013. Summer School - St. Chad’s R.C. and Church of England High School, Runcorn. August 2013. English KS3/4 - St. Chad’s R.C. and Church of England High School, Runcorn. Jan 2013 - July 2013. English KS3/4 – Cardinal Heenan RC High School for Boys, West Derby, Liverpool –Oct 2012-Dec 2012. General Subjects at KS3/4 - Newfield Special School, Thornton, Liverpool –September 2012. English KS3/4 – Alsop High School, Walton, Liverpool –January 2012-July 2012. Geography KS3/4 – Hillside High School, Bootle, Liverpool – Sept 2011 – December 2011. English KS3/4 – Christ the King RC High, Southport – Sept 2010 – July 2011. I focussed on Grammar, Spellings, Writing triplets, reading of Skellig, Black Boy and The Breadwinner and associated pieces of work in Years 7, 8 and 9. Controlled assessments on Moving Image with “Twilight” Trilogy - camera tactics, dialogue in Waterloo Road, Macbeth as a tragic Hero, Poetic devices and use of language in various literary texts etc.. Supply Teaching – High Schools in Sefton – Jan 2010 -July 2010. General Subjects – Oakfield Centre - The Pupil Referral Unit, Formby – Autumn Term 2009. I worked with the students who had been withdrawn from the mainstream schooling for various misdemeanours, my discipline skills for handling challenging behaviour patterns of behaviour were successful according to the Head teacher so much so that she said that I will always be contacted for sick-cover as and when I am available. Supply Teaching – High Schools in Sefton – Sept 2008-July 2009. English KS3/4 - Greenbank High School for Girls, Southport – Sept 2007 - July 2008. Writing triplets, Poetry, fiction, many and varied Shakespearian texts and set tasks, which I instigated, were a success, I was involved with all Parents meetings, setting, marking and I received many very positive feedbacks from the Head of Department and Head Teacher at that time. English KS3/4 - Chesterfield High School, Crosby near Liverpool – Summer Term 2007. I had a gift, so the Dept. Head told me, that I got the best from the more challenging students and was very well liked as a teacher who “Enthused” and “Inspired”. Art and RE (all years) - Stanley High School, Southport – Spring Term 2007. English to KS3/4 - Christ the King RC High, Southport - Autumn Term 2006. I was awarded with the opportunity to meet the challenges of most of the lower ability classes and succeeded with all my targets so much that after my period there, these same classes moved up a complete grade. I always rise to the challenge as I can measure the progress effectively. Geography KS3/4 - Birkdale High School for Boys, Birkdale, Southport – Summer Term 2006I taught the full spectrum of Geography from Geology, Cartography, Economic and Physical Geography from Year 7 through to GCSE. RE to KS3/4 - Stanley High School, Southport - Spring Term 2006(Since Christmas 2005 I have also worked at Asda during all holidays from School). English and other subjects to KS3/4 – Birkdale High School, Southport - Autumn Term 2005.Other Work Experience


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1999-2005 Group Training and Development Manager -Newsquest (Lancashire). Including newspaper sales, promotions and staff development. Trouble-Shooter and Senior Manager Role… Responsible for all training, development and induction across the division including setting up and running of Induction courses introducing new initiatives and ongoing sales monitoring for all starters plus ongoing sales and other courses for staff in the division, (approximately 375 personnel). Also involved on a committee responsible for introducing new computer systems with tailored training in April 2005, giving me great tenacity and valuable life-skills.

1992-1999 District Agent for Pearl Assurance plc. Peterborough, Cambs. Based at Local office. Top performing agent in the sales of life, pensions, mortgage related and general

insurance products during 1994.

1979-1992 Reed International Newspapers, Blackburn, Lancashire. STARTED as – Tele-Sales Representative on Classified. PROMOTED to - Display Representative. PROMOTED to - Assistant Sales Manager. PROMOTED to - Sales Manager over 14 newspaper titles. PROMOTED to - Computer Systems & Sales Trainer - NW. England.

1978-1979 Sefton Newspapers, Southport, Merseyside. Accounts Executive on special features.

1976-1978 Tarleton High School, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire. Schoolteacher of Art, Boys Craft, Drama and English.

Other Qualifications, Skills and Interests

I was Head Boy and Leadership Trophy Holder at school. I was a Sergeant in Army Cadet Force - Several Merit Awards I was a Preston Rotary Club & Chamber of Trade speaker I have represented Wales in Junior Amateur Athletics. Designed new training courses and “Silent Motivators”. I have been a Champion in the “Quest for Excellence” in the Media Industry. I have been a children’s leader in my local church. I am an avid walker and golfer! I am an avid reader of poems, literature, science fiction and the Bible I am a very enthusiastic leader and Teacher. All pupils have told me that I make lessons fun, interesting and inspiring. I was awarded Teacher of the Year 2014 for the Liverpool region by my primary

employer Capita Education Resourcing.

I am also a seasonal checkout operator at Asda Stores during unpaid school holidays and as a regular Supply teacher I never turn work away.


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MY PERSONAL PROFILE Relevant Experience and QualificationsMy Qualifications are the Teachers Certificate of Education with a commendation in the Practice of Teaching awarded in May 1976 from the University Of Keele Institute Of Education. After 8 years of working as a teaching practitioner in various schools I am well equipped to the challenge that the classroom brings. I have gained experience in Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 having delivered Schemes of Work that I have, on many occasions, helped to produce. I am and always have been ready to embrace new challenges, learning from colleagues and curriculum leaders. I covered one year at Christ the King Catholic High School in Southport covering all aspects of English and GCSE Media Studies as well as an academic year covering the same plus other subjects at Greenbank High School for Girls, also in Southport.These experiences enabled me to become responsible for and fully instrumental in the SATs results for GCSE English in both 2008 and 2009. I contributed fully to the success of the pupils in my duty of care and the department.I am able to measure academic criteria by the means of the new initiative, “Assessing Pupil Progress” as my lesson objectives are always Assessment Focus led. I have taught in Primary, High, Special schools as well as in the Pupil Referral Unit in Merseyside.The latter mentioned school and the Newfield Special School and SEN College were an enjoyable challenge which reaped results both academically and socially as well as behaviourally. I taught across the curriculum from KS2 through to KS4. The students although from many and varied backgrounds warmed to my teaching methods and became very responsive as well as absorbing from an emotionally positive viewpoint. Their behaviour was rarely an issue and most of them in my duty of care became almost friend-like. Both the students and I enjoyed the interaction and I felt satisfied that I was doing something very valuable for all in the classroom.My experiences both inside and outside of the classroom environment have provided me with opportunities to acquire valuable life skills in the delivery, teaching and mentoring of young people. My extensive experience in the media industry has prepared me with the necessary skills to deliver GCSE Level Media and Film Studies. I have all the skills necessary for rapid engagement with the pupils in my duty of care; I am empathetic with my instructions and together with enthusiasm I have all the prerequisites for turning learning into a fun, enjoyable and valuable experience for all concerned – the pupils.I get an enormous sense of satisfaction from seeing pupils strive for and achieve their best having seen this manifest itself in other schools where I have taught, I am also very aware of and take note of the differing ability levels of those in my duty of care where I note CATS scores and ability levels at Key Stage 2 being able to set the work in lesson planning under the various criteria for the Assessment for Learning thus setting the appropriate levels of the particular class that I am teaching. I was teaching year 10 classes in English Language and Literature for the new Controlled Assessments in preparation for the GCSE Examinations.

Key Achievements/Unique QualitiesMy skills from the commercial world admirably suit those required in the classroom and having worked with classes of varied ability ranges academically and behaviourally, Colleagues and Departmental Heads have remarked how I have little effort engaging with and delivering effective “Lessons for Learning” to the children. I believe that I possess the drive and enthusiasm to do so effectively.A full-time Teacher-colleague in the Geography department of a local high school told me that I had proved to be the lowest maintenance supply teacher he had ever experienced!I truly believe in the values of the individual, I follow the schemes of work and introduce my own brand and style of delivery within the subject framework.I have marked and completed reports as part of my work for Year 7 through to Year 10 classes within the Art, English and Geography departments of different schools. I have participated in Parents Evenings involving them with the academic and social wellbeing of their child. I will always contact parents where I feel that this aspect of learning has been or is being compromised.


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I have taught discursive writing, English Grammar and various Shakespearean texts, Creative Writing as part of the Writing Triplets. Taught from “Edges” and I have also covered Media Studies on Popular Music, Films and Advertising.I am ambitious, dynamic and well qualified; my subject focuses are Art, Drama through English Literature and Geography; all which play a vital part in the creative senses and self-expression of children, I am also conversant in the teaching of many other subjects of the school curriculum having prepared and taught lessons to classes from Year 7 through to Year 11 and beyond.I have also has a wealth of experience in the teaching of young people in the age-range of 8 –16 years with severe behavioural, social, academically and complex needs in more than one SEN Specialist College in the Merseyside area. The students in my duty of care engaged with me as did I with them… The “Voice of Reason” and the “Dutch uncle” approach reaped results for all as I am a very empathetic communicator.My former career employed in the training of adults in the commercial world enabled me to progress from company representative through sales management, ascending the structure to become the Company Trainer. Testing my people-skills in this industry added value to those in my duty of care thus enhancing their position and contribution to the needs of the business. It is these skills that I have brought to the classroom. I have been highly commended by a head teacher for my comprehensive marking and comments in pupils’ English class books at a recent school scrutiny/inspection.All schools have held me in high regard as a committed and accomplished classroom practitioner. I can communicate confidently and comfortably with colleagues, pupils and parents. I am a strong, committed and practising Christian having held positions of responsibility within my local church.I have a basic knowledge of spoken French and German.My leisure interests are classical music, photography and golf – (absolute novice). I love walking and regularly walk in The Lake District as well as The Welsh Mountains.I am keen to be involved with extra-curricular activities and school trips and have taken part in a summer school for a fortnight during last August at St. Chads High School in Runcorn.

Recent Testimonials sent to my employing agency or stated in whole school morning briefings.

This first one from Archbishop Blanch High School for Girls, Liverpool...1. “Thank you for arranging for Dave Russell to cover English for the last few weeks. He came across as very friendly and enthusiastic and built up a good rapport in the staff room. I received great feedback from the department about his teaching and discipline skills. Also, when the teacher he was covering returned, she made a point of asking to send her thanks to Dave. He had delivered all the work set and the feedback notes he left made her return so much easier. He is welcome back any time!”

Another recent testimonial shared at a morning staff briefing from the Head Teacher of St. Chads High School, Runcorn…2.“On our recent Schools audit and workbooks inspection, I had occasion to inspect a sample of books marked by Dave and found them to be very detailed, supportive for the students with very comprehensive and conscientious marking...”

Alsop High School in Liverpool commented…3. On a recent Head teacher inspection whilst I was teaching a year 10 class of boys, the Head, in his summing up stressed how I engaged with the boys academically and emotionally, throughout the lesson I was told that they remained attentive and motivated despite the fact that the class were known to be very challenging...

Another testimonial from the Mosslands High School for Boys in Wallasey…4. “Dave is an absolute pleasure to have at the school. He does everything that is asked of him and more – if there are extra lessons that need covering, Dave is the first one there. He ensures all his work is marked thoroughly and that communication is kept between himself and the school at all times. The Mosslands would be more than happy to recommend Dave.”


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People who can be contacted without further permission from me for references…

Mr T Jones – Head of English Faculty,Wallasey School,Birket AvenueMoreton,Wirral. CH46 1RB. Tel: 0151 677 7825Email: [email protected]

Mrs A. Fallon – P.A. to the Head Teacher,St.Chad’s Catholic and Church of England High School,Grangeway, Runcorn,Cheshire. WA7 5YH. Tel: 01928 564106Email: [email protected] Mr J. Mangan – Head Teacher,Alsop High School,Queens Drive, Liverpool,Merseyside. L4 6SH. Tel: 0151 235-1200Email: [email protected]

Mr J. Lancaster - Head TeacherChrist the King Catholic High School,Stamford Road, Southport. Merseyside. PR8 4EX Tel: 01704 565121

Email: [email protected] Reverend David Daw Living Faith Fellowship Church The Shakespeare Centre, 45-51 Shakespeare Street, Southport Merseyside PR8 4JT Tel: 01704 549250 Email: [email protected]

Mrs S. Scholes,Sefton Supply Teaching Team,9th Floor, Merton House, Stanley Road, Bootle,Merseyside. L20 3JA Tel: 0151 934 3468/9

CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU DECLARATIONI have full enhanced disclosure and have no known convictions or otherwiseI have never been prosecuted or cautioned by the police for any offence.I have never been the subject of any Child Protection issue or investigation.I am in good health and am not in receipt of any deferred pension on the grounds of ill-health

Name: David Ash Russell. Date: 21st May 2015.


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