Jason

My Name is Jason. I have been a teacher for the past 12 years. During my Career as a teacher I have worked in both Boys Institutions as well as coeducational institutions. In all the schools I have taught throughout My career; I have taught Physics at 0'level and A level. My specialist area of Science is Physics. I obtained my Teaching diploma in Science as well as my Bachelor of Education in science teaching at Mico university In Jamaica. Nine years of teaching in Jamaica I have taught in three different Schools Boys And coeducational schools). At these three schools I thought Physics at O' level and A level. I also served as head of the physics department in the last school that I taught in Jamaica.
The other three years of My teaching Carrer has been in the UK at Strood Academy, where I teach Physics at GCSE and A level. Last academic school year I had success of 91% pass for triple physics and 50% pass in A level. I am currently pursuing My QTS through and Asssessment only route with Equalitas. I have completed my portfolio and is now awaiting assessment from an inspector.

My teaching experience really started when I was in school as I used to teach my younger cousins and thoroughly enjoyed. This is where I discovered my passion for teaching. Though professionally I started from year 2005

Tutoring Experience

Sep 2015 to present [Strood Academy, United Kingdom, Teacher]
Department of Science
• prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes of different ages and abilities
• mark work, give appropriate feedback and maintain records of pupils' progress and development
• research new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge, and devise and write new curriculum materials
• select and use a range of different learning resources and equipment, including podcasts and interactive whiteboards
• prepare pupils for qualifications and external examinations
• manage pupil behaviour in the classroom and on school premises, and apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviour
• undertake pastoral duties, such as taking on the role of form tutor, and supporting pupils on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties
• communicate with parents and carers over pupils' progress and participate in departmental meetings, parents' evenings and whole school training events
• liaise with other professionals, such as learning mentors, careers advisers, educational psychologists and education welfare officers
• supervise and support the work of teaching assistants, trainee teachers and newly qualified teachers (NQTs)
• participate in and organise extracurricular activities, such as outings, social activities and sporting events
• undergo regular observations and participate in regular in-service training (INSET) as part of continuing professional development (CPD).

Sep 2014 to 2015 [Kingston College, Jamaica, Head of Department]
Department of Science
• Convene meetings of the Department at least once per month to plan and discuss matters relating to the department.
• Be available for consultation and to offer advice and guidance to teachers in the department.
• Submit written report of all meetings held to the Principal and Vice Principals.
• Provide Syllabus for each teacher for each grade being taught.
• Provide books and other necessary teaching material for each teacher in the department and keep an inventory of all books/materials provided.
• Ensure that the syllabus is being followed and delivered effectively by each teacher - - visiting classes from time to time to observe teaching methods and class control.
• Inspect teachers' mark books from time to time to ensure that the records are being properly kept and adequate written work is being done.
• Check lesson plans prepared by each teacher in the department and give advice/assistance where necessary.
• Assist with the appraisal of each teacher in the department.
• Setting exam papers (Internal)
• Standardize marking for all exams.
• Ensure that all marks are entered for all students in the department for each assessment/exam held.
• Keep abreast of development/changes in curriculum/methods etc. - attending workshops etc. and pass on relevant information to teachers.

Sep 2013 to 2014 [Calabar High School, Jamaica, Teacher]
Department of Science
• Facilitate student learning and conduct research in the area Science (Physics)
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of community service and student affairs activities
• Served as a teacher of Physics of the CSEC and CAPE curriculum.
• Prepared Physics assignments reviewed and corrected all homework with an emphasis on providing feedback to each student.
• Devised lessons, which captured the children's imaginations and evoke learning.
• Tutored students after school that was having difficulties in making their grades.
• Provided a six weekly report to the school administration and the parents on the progress of each student.
Sep 2005 to June 2013 [Meadowbrook High School, Jamaica, Teacher]
Department of Science
• Facilitate student learning and conduct research in the area Science (Physics and Biology)
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of community service and student affairs activities
• Served as a teacher of Physics of the CSEC and CAPE curriculum for 8 years.
• Prepared Physics assignments reviewed and corrected all homework with an emphasis on providing feedback to each student.
• Devised lessons, which captured the children's imaginations and evoke learning.
• Tutored students after school that was having difficulties in making their grades.
• Provided a six weekly report to the school administration and the parents on the progress of each student.
• Served as a Grade Nine Coordinator for one year at Meadowbrook high School.
Jan 2005 to March 2005 [Bridgeport High school, Jamaica, Teacher] Department of Science
• Facilitate student learning and conduct research in the area Science (Physics, Biology and Integrated Science)
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of science projects.
• Assisted the teaching staff by preparing lessons in Physics, Biology, and Integrated Science.
• Corrected assignments and provided reports to each teacher on the grades achieved by each class.
• Assisted course tutors in the preparation of lessons for individual tutoring sessions.
• Co-ordinated presentations and demonstrations as part of the teaching curriculum

Tutoring Approach

I aim to provide a solid grounding in the subject while paying close attention to the needs of the individual.
An initial meeting establishes the student's needs and the direction tuition should take, usually with a parent present. Then we begin work on a programme of study which focuses on filling gaps in knowledge and addressing any areas of weakness.

I am a very driven individual with the ability to generate interest, ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms by drawing analogies, gamification, teaching in coaching style - getting most of the answers from students itself by telling basics and dropping hints.