General passion for sports including rowing, rugby, football and more
SAM DOWLING
Teacher
Bangkok
Summary
Highly motivated and resilient individual with a passion for teaching and learning. I have taught Geography, History, Religious Studies, Social Studies, and English to students aged 11 to 18 within the Humanities department of a secondary school in the UK. Experienced in developing engaging schemes of work, demonstrating innovative and effective lesson planning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs, including SEND and EAL students.
Currently teaching the Cambridge International Course for Maths, Science, and English at a primary level in a Thai private school. Also experienced in teaching EAL (English as an Additional Language) and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Thai private school
04.2024 - Current
- Teaching Cambridge International English, Maths and Science and Thai Social (Humanities)
Geography/Humanities Teacher
St Boniface’s Catholic College
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Delivering, Key stage 3 and 4: Geography, History, RS, Social Studies
- KS5 Geography
- Creating effective and engaging lessons with objectives, activities and assessment
- Managing students individual requirements and their subject understanding
- Planning sequential lessons and monitoring student progress throughout term
- Supporting students pastorally as their form tutor: 2020 – 2022: Year 10/11 tutor
- 2022 – 2023: Year 7/8 tutor
- Establishing and promoting positive student behaviour to encourage resilience and respect
- Engaging with parents and carers to create a secure environment for student’s well-being
- Enjoyed involvement with after school sports clubs and supporting pupils in team activities and matches
Supply Teacher
St Boniface’s Catholic College
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Six months supply teaching a variety of subjects, predominantly English to key stage 3 and 4 students
- This led to my permanent post, in the Humanities department
Teaching Assistant
Ivybridge Community College
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Supporting SEN students at Key stage 3 and 4
- Differentiating for individual pupil’s needs
- Supporting and providing guidance within the classroom
- CPD included: ASD training, Unrecognised grieving counselling, Dyslexia, VI / HI awareness, and Behaviour Management courses
Education
PGCE - Geography Secondary school
Marjon University
01.2017 - 01.2018
BSc(Hons) - Marine Science & Environmental science
Plymouth University
01.2013 - 01.2016
TEFL certificate -
TEFL.org.uk
England09-2019
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Lesson planning
- Developing schemes of work
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Resilience
- Time management
- Team working
Interests
Padi advanced open water
Travelling
References
First Reference
Name: Mr David Clift
Position Held: Head of School
Organisation: Plymouth CAST
Capacity: Employer
Address: 21 Boniface Lane, Manadon Park, PL5 3AG
Email: dclift@stbonifaces.com
Telephone: 01752 779051
Second Reference (Most recent employer)
Name: Mr Willem De Beer
Position Held: Head of ICEP
Organisation: Kasintorn St Peter
Capacity: Employer
Address: 110 หมู่ 6 ซอย หมู่บ้านบ้านบัวทอง 2 Bang Rak Phatthana, Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi11110
Email: willemdebeer@kasintorn.ac.th
Third Reference
Name: Ms Rachel Scott
Position Held: Head of Teaching Assistants/ Teacher of English
Organisation: Ivybridge Academy
Capacity: Employer
Address: Harford Rd, Ivybridge, United Kingdom, PL21 0JA
Email: rscott@ivybridge.devon.sch.uk
Timeline
Teacher
Thai private school
04.2024 - Current
Geography/Humanities Teacher
St Boniface’s Catholic College
01.2020 - 01.2023
Supply Teacher
St Boniface’s Catholic College
09.2019 - 01.2020
PGCE - Geography Secondary school
Marjon University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Teaching Assistant
Ivybridge Community College
01.2016 - 01.2017
BSc(Hons) - Marine Science & Environmental science
Plymouth University
01.2013 - 01.2016
TEFL certificate -
TEFL.org.uk
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