Teacher

Daniel Tillett

W*** Citispace West, * Leylands Road, Leeds, LS2 7JS

M: 079********

E: ********@**********.***

Personal Profile

I am a positive, vibrant, and likeable person with the ability to get on

well with people of all ages and backgrounds. My aim as a teacher is to

really change lives through education, and as a result, change the destiny

of those I teach. I am keen to secure a teaching role so I can utilise my

teaching qualification and build on my teaching experience, which

ultimately reflects my excellent teaching manner and skills.

Key Skills

. Teaching Functional Skills at adult level

. Teaching English Studies at GCSE level

. Teaching Media Studies at ND and FD level

. Excellent communication and listening skills

. Approachable and patient

. Tactful and resourceful

. Ability to create appropriate, interesting, and meaningful learning

activities

. Excellent team player who works well under pressure

. Excellent research skills

. Excellent organisational skills

Education and Training

University of Huddersfield 2012 - 2013

. Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

University of Central Lancashire 2007 - 2008

. Certificate in Teaching in the Life Long Learning Sector

University of Huddersfield 1998

- 2001

. BA (Hones) Degree in Media and Print Journalism

Grade - 2:1

Park Lane College, Leeds 1997 - 1998

. Access to Higher Education for Mature Students (Humanities)

Grade - Pass

Work History

Skills for Life Tutor - St Anne's Resource Centre

2012

. Teaching literacy and numeracy skills for 18+ students

. Delivering to a diverse range of individuals with varying needs and

levels of learning

. Handling challenging behaviour

GCSE English Studies Teacher - University of Huddersfield

2010 - 2011

. Work experience assisting a teacher in a classroom environment

. Adult learning of GCSE English Studies

. Delivering to groups of different ages

Career break to study

2009 - 2010

Media Studies Teacher

University of Central Lancashire - Wigan and Leigh College

2007 - 2008

. Teaching placement as part of PGCE

. Teaching NVQ Levels 1 and 2 in Media Studies

. Modules included Media Production, Film Studies and Media Theory

Shadow Journalist - Daily Mirror Newspaper

2001

. I spent a week shadowing a journalist which involved learning the

processes involved in researching stories, gathering information and

putting together pieces for the publication

Postal Worker - Royal Mail 1988

- 2009

. Sorting post working in a fast paced processing section

. Part of a dedicated team of 10

. Working to high targets

. communicating between management to resolve issues

. After working at the Royal Mail for 21 years, I took voluntary

redundancy to pursue my passion for teaching

Interests

My hobbies include jogging, football, reading and writing. I'm currently

writing a book on the Media which I have been putting together over the

years, which covers my observations of how the current Media functions in

society. I also like to keep up to date with current affairs and socialise

with friends and family.

Additional Information

. I hold a UK driving license.

References available on request

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