Social Studies Teacher Resume Sample

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Simon Dawson

Social Studies Teacher

Bringing history, politics and society to life for teenagers

+44 161 555 0557
linkedin.com/in/simon-dawson-teacher

Secondary social studies teacher with ten years teaching history, geography, politics and citizenship to ages 11-18 in Manchester schools. Plans and delivers engaging, inquiry-led lessons, prepares students for GCSE and A-level, and helps young people make sense of the society and world around them. Lifted GCSE history results above the school average three years running through better questioning and revision strategies. Leads a department's curriculum, mentors trainee teachers, manages challenging classes with fairness and humour, and runs trips and debate clubs that bring the subject alive. A firm believer in critical thinking and in giving every student a voice. Looking for a social studies or humanities teaching post, with an interest in a head-of-department role.

LocationManchester, UK
NationalityBritish
GenderMale
Notice PeriodHalf term
Date of Birth1990-09-15
Professional Experience

Northern Heights Secondary School, Manchester - Manchester, UK

Social Studies Teacher

(September 2015 to Present)
Plan and deliver inquiry-led history, geography, politics and citizenship lessons for ages eleven to eighteen.
Lifted GCSE history results above the school average three years running through better questioning and revision.
Prepare and enter students for both GCSE and A-level, tracking and supporting their progress closely.
Lead the department's curriculum design and mentor the trainee and the newly qualified teachers.
Manage the most challenging classes with fairness and good humour, building real respect and engagement.
Run the trips and the debate clubs that bring society, history and politics to life.

Greater Manchester Academy - Manchester, UK

History & Humanities Teacher

(September 2012 to August 2015)
Taught history and humanities across both Key Stages 3 and 4.
Developed engaging schemes of work and assessment for the mixed-ability classes.
Built consistently good exam results and genuinely solid classroom behaviour-management skills there.
Moved into a broader social studies role with added department responsibilities.

Greater Manchester Academy - Manchester, UK

Trainee Teacher (PGCE)

(September 2011 to July 2012)
Completed the PGCE teaching placements across secondary history and humanities classes.
Planned and taught full lessons under close mentor observation and feedback.
Learned classroom management, lesson planning and assessment properly on the job.
Qualified with QTS and then moved into a full teaching post.
Education

University of Manchester

BA (Hons) History & Politics

September 2008 to June 2011
Degree in history and politics covering modern history, political theory and society, the subject knowledge behind the classroom. It built deep command of the material taught. Led directly into teacher training and the profession.

Manchester Metropolitan University

PGCE Secondary (Humanities) with QTS

September 2011 to June 2012
Postgraduate certificate in secondary humanities education with qualified teacher status, including school placements. The placements built classroom practice and pedagogy. Granted QTS and entry to the teaching profession.
Languages

English (UK)

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

French

Limited Working Proficiency
Technical Skills
  • Lesson Planning
  • History Teaching
  • Politics & Citizenship
  • GCSE & A-Level Prep
  • Inquiry-Led Learning
  • Assessment & Feedback
  • Behaviour Management
  • Curriculum Design
  • Mentoring Trainees
  • Differentiation
Personal Skills
  • Communication
  • Patience
  • Enthusiasm
  • Adaptability
  • Fairness
Continued Development

Curriculum Leadership

National College for Teaching (May 2020 to Present)

Course in curriculum design and subject leadership for secondary humanities. It supports the department-level planning and the mentoring of trainee teachers she has taken on beyond her own classroom.

Digital Tools for the Classroom

EdTech Training (June 2021 to Present)

Training in classroom technology and digital assessment for history and humanities. It keeps her lessons engaging and her marking efficient across large GCSE and A-level groups.
Certifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Department for Education (July 2012 to Present)

Qualified teacher status awarded with the PGCE, the professional standard required to teach in state schools. It certifies classroom competence and pedagogy. Underpins all teaching practice in the role.

GCSE & A-Level Examiner Training

AQA (April 2019 to Present)

Training as a GCSE and A-level examiner in history, covering mark schemes and assessment standards. It sharpens the exam preparation and progress tracking done across the department.
Highlights

Results above average

Lifted GCSE history results above the school average three years running through better questioning and revision. Helping students exceed expectations is the most concrete measure of good teaching.

Subject brought to life

Runs debate clubs and trips that turn history, politics and society from a textbook into something real. Engaged, curious students who think critically are the goal of the subject.
Activities & Interests

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