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Sophie Roberts

Dubai

Summary

Experienced Mathematics teacher with a strong track record of teaching GCSE and A Level Mathematics in both state and private schools. Skilled in planning and delivering engaging lessons, supporting students with diverse learning needs, and preparing learners for external examinations. Experienced form tutor and Head of Year, providing pastoral care and leading teams to ensure student wellbeing and academic success. Exam marker for Pearson Edexcel and WJEC with a commitment to high standards and inclusive education.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Teacher of Mathematics

DESS College
Dubai
09.2021 - Current

Teacher of Mathematics in a high achieving private school delivering the British curriculum to students from Years 7 to 13. Teach across Key Stages 3 to 5 including GCSE Mathematics, A Level Mathematics and A Level Further Mathematics. Plan and deliver challenging lessons that develop strong mathematical understanding, analytical thinking and problem solving skills. Regularly assess student progress, provide detailed feedback and implement targeted support to ensure students reach their potential in external examinations. In addition to teaching responsibilities, act as a form tutor, providing pastoral care, supporting students’ personal development and maintaining communication with parents and colleagues to ensure students are supported both academically and personally.

Teacher of Mathematics

Bishop of Llandaff CIW School
Cardiff
09.2020 - 08.2021

Teacher of Mathematics in a comprehensive state school in Wales, delivering the national curriculum to students from Years 7 to 13. Taught across Key Stages 3 to 5 including GCSE and A Level Mathematics, planning and delivering lessons that developed students’ confidence, numerical fluency and problem solving skills. Monitored progress through regular assessment, provided clear feedback and supported students of varying abilities to achieve strong outcomes in external examinations. Contributed to the wider life of the school through pastoral support and collaboration with colleagues to create a positive and supportive learning environment.

Head of Year and Teacher of Mathematics

Llanishen High School
Cardiff
09.2016 - 08.2020

Teacher of Mathematics in a comprehensive state school in Wales, teaching students from Years 7 to 13 across Key Stages 3 to 5 including GCSE and A Level Mathematics. Planned and delivered lessons to a wide range of learners, including students supported by the school’s specialist provision for autism and hearing impairment, adapting teaching to ensure all students could access the curriculum and make strong progress. Alongside teaching responsibilities, served as Head of Year 8, overseeing the pastoral care and academic progress of approximately 280 students and leading a team of 11 form tutors. Worked closely with staff, parents and external agencies to support student wellbeing, manage behaviour and promote a positive year group culture.

Education

PGCE - Secondary Mathematics

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff
09.2015 - 08.2016

BSc - Mathematics

University of South Wales
Treforest
09.2012 - 08.2015

A Level - Mathematics, Chemistry, Welsh and French

Ysgol Aberconwy
Conwy
09.2010 - 08.2012

GCSE - 11 GCSEs including Mathematics and English Language

Ysgol Aberconwy
Conwy
09.2005 - 08.2010

Skills

Strong subject knowledge across GCSE and A Level Mathematics
Ability to teach complex mathematical concepts clearly and effectively
Planning and delivering engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 to 5
Assessment for learning and effective use of data to track progress
Preparing students for GCSE and A Level examinations
Differentiation to support a wide range of abilities and learning needs
Experience supporting students with additional learning needs including autism and hearing impairment
Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills
Pastoral care and student wellbeing support through form tutoring and year leadership
Leadership and team coordination through Head of Year responsibilities
Mentoring and supporting form tutors and working collaboratively with colleagues
Effective communication with parents, carers and external agencies
Organisation and time management in a busy school environment
Commitment to inclusive practice and high expectations for all learners
Exam marking experience with Pearson Edexcel and WJEC

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher of Mathematics

DESS College
09.2021 - Current

Teacher of Mathematics

Bishop of Llandaff CIW School
09.2020 - 08.2021

Head of Year and Teacher of Mathematics

Llanishen High School
09.2016 - 08.2020

PGCE - Secondary Mathematics

Cardiff Metropolitan University
09.2015 - 08.2016

BSc - Mathematics

University of South Wales
09.2012 - 08.2015

A Level - Mathematics, Chemistry, Welsh and French

Ysgol Aberconwy
09.2010 - 08.2012

GCSE - 11 GCSEs including Mathematics and English Language

Ysgol Aberconwy
09.2005 - 08.2010
Sophie Roberts