ADRIEN

I have been a history teacher for four years. My first two years were completed as part of the highly competitive Teach First Leadership Development Programme. By the time I had reached my second year, I was given 80% of the schools’ KS4 timetable. At the same time, I had to balance the rigours of the PGCE course at UCL IOE and the completion of my NQT portfolio. This has helped to enhance my organisational skills whilst simultaneously helping me to remain connected to the university process. Furthermore, I was appointed as Head of Department after the culmination of my third year. I have been responsible for overseeing the departments GCSE outcomes rise from 29% A*-C to 85% grades 9-4.

I have also had the pleasure of teaching Geography and English at my school in London. This has been received positively by both staff and students, with many students carrying on the subjects to both A-Level and University.

Furthermore, I have also partaken in tutoring students outside of the classroom. This has ranged from interview preparation, to more subject specific tuition. I believe that my time spent in a classroom environment and as Head of Department has added an important dimension to my tutoring. I have become innately aware of the varying needs of different students and I do not apply the same approach to any two students.