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Nathan Sproule

Nathan Sproule

Galway,Ireland

Summary

I am a dedicated PGCE-qualified English and primary specialist with a passion for nurturing young minds in children's reading and creative writing. Equipped with a recent Master's degree in Children's Literature, I bring a fresh perspective and innovative teaching methods to inspire lifelong learners. I have a proven track record in fostering creativity, excellent communication, and adept classroom management skills, I am eager to leverage my expertise in online education to engage and empower students in a dynamic learning environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Manager

Classical Decor
Galway, Ireland
08.2023 - Current
  • Safety Management: Inspected buildings, grounds, and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns, ensuring a safe living environment for students.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Maintained equipment performance by cleaning, lubricating components, and coordinating with vendors for replacement parts, ensuring smooth operation of facilities.
  • Supervision and Leadership: Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks, and performance, ensuring adherence to safety standards and efficient completion of tasks.
  • Quality Control: Reviewed completed work orders to ensure quality control measures are followed, maintaining high standards of maintenance and repair in student apartments.
  • Team Management: Delegated work to staff, set priorities and goals, assigned tasks, and monitored performance, fostering a productive and cohesive team environment.

Sixth Grade Lead Teacher

ISW Landstuhl
Landstuhl, Germany
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Interactive Lesson Design: Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons, engaging students and boosting their understanding of material through focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Student Support and Individualised Learning: Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts, contributing to their overall academic growth and success.
  • Parental Involvement: Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
  • Curriculum Planning and Adaptation: Selected optimal curricula, planned daily lessons, and developed strategies to improve student learning outcomes, ensuring that lessons meet the needs of children with various developmental levels.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Maintained open communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation, collaborated with colleagues on lesson planning, and built positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.

Cambridge Curriculum Primary Teacher

Vinschool Metropolis
Hanoi, Vietnam
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Curriculum Management and Development: Project managed the planning and implementation of medium and long-term English and Maths curriculum, ensuring alignment with educational standards and student needs.
  • Assessment and Progress Monitoring: Monitored and evaluated pupil progress and attainment using various assessment methods, including end-of-year exams, to meet targets and inform instructional planning.
  • Parental Engagement: Maintained regular communication with parents, including during consultation evenings, to ensure students' education and well-being were prioritised, and provided online resources for home support.
  • Engaging Lesson Delivery: Planned and delivered daily lessons in various subjects, utilising engaging techniques to inspire and engage students, including those who may be disengaged.
  • Team Collaboration: Collaborated effectively with colleagues, Vietnamese partner teachers, and educational agencies to ensure consistency in lesson delivery, curriculum adherence, and communication, both in-person and online.
  • Adaptability in Crisis: Demonstrated resilience and adaptability by effectively planning and delivering online lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilising platforms like Google Classroom to ensure continued student learning and engagement despite disruptions to traditional teaching methods.

Grade 2 Primary Teacher

Singapore international School
Hanoi, Vietnam
08.2017 - 07.2019
  • Curriculum Management and Development
  • Assessment and Progress Monitoring
  • Parental Engagement
  • Engaging Lesson Delivery
  • Team Collaboration

ESL Primary teacher

language Link/Schools Link
Hanoi, Vietnam
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • For 1 year whilst acclimatising to new surroundings I worked between four primary schools around Hanoi delivering an ESL programme specified by the company.

KS 1 Teacher

Simpsons Lane Academy
Wakefield, England
07.2014 - 08.2016
  • Managed pupil attainment in year 2 SATS, exceeding school's target with 80% national average.
  • Achieved 90% pass rate in year 2 phonics re-screening, 2014-2015.
  • Successfully moderated at local authority and academy pyramid level.
  • Planned and delivered CPD lessons for trainee teachers.
  • Led academy literacy team, implementing new comprehension policy aligned with 2015 National Curriculum.

Trainee Primary School Teacher

School Direct
Sheffield, England
07.2013 - 07.2014
  • Managed academic writing and teaching responsibilities simultaneously.
  • Planned and organized lessons across various schools and key stages.
  • Presented project on collaborative teaching effectiveness to peers and university academics.
  • Adapted to cultural, social, and educational differences in training schools, catering to individual pupil needs.
  • Delivered engaging lessons under observation by various stakeholders, including senior staff and university tutors, in deprived school environments.

Teaching Assistant

Kiverton Park Meadows Junior School
Sheffield
09.2012 - 07.2013

Catering Manager

Welwyn Fisheries
Welwyn Garden City
05.2008 - 12.2011

GCSE Mentor

University of Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
01.2008 - 09.2009

Education

Schools Direct PGCE in Primary Education with QTS -

Sheffield Hallam University
01.2014

BA Honours in Education Studies -

University of Hertfordshire
01.2011

3 A levels- A to E (English Language, English Literature and P.E) -

Dinnington Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College
01.2007

10 GCSEs- A to C (including Maths, English and Science) -

Dinnington Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College
01.2007

Master of Arts - Children's Literature

University of Roehampton
Londno

Skills

  • Creative Lesson Planning
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Interactive Teaching and Learning
  • Innovative Lesson Planning
  • Flexible and Adaptive
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Motivating Students
  • Learning Style Assessment
  • Classroom Management

Affiliations

  • Poetry
  • Creative writing
  • Reading
  • Sports
  • Running/trail running
  • Travelling
  • Cooking

References

On request

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

Classical Decor
08.2023 - Current

Sixth Grade Lead Teacher

ISW Landstuhl
08.2021 - 08.2023

Cambridge Curriculum Primary Teacher

Vinschool Metropolis
08.2019 - 07.2021

Grade 2 Primary Teacher

Singapore international School
08.2017 - 07.2019

ESL Primary teacher

language Link/Schools Link
08.2016 - 07.2017

KS 1 Teacher

Simpsons Lane Academy
07.2014 - 08.2016

Trainee Primary School Teacher

School Direct
07.2013 - 07.2014

Teaching Assistant

Kiverton Park Meadows Junior School
09.2012 - 07.2013

Catering Manager

Welwyn Fisheries
05.2008 - 12.2011

GCSE Mentor

University of Hertfordshire
01.2008 - 09.2009

Schools Direct PGCE in Primary Education with QTS -

Sheffield Hallam University

BA Honours in Education Studies -

University of Hertfordshire

3 A levels- A to E (English Language, English Literature and P.E) -

Dinnington Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College

10 GCSEs- A to C (including Maths, English and Science) -

Dinnington Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College

Master of Arts - Children's Literature

University of Roehampton

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