Curriculum Vitae
Contact Details.
Samantha
Jayne Edwards-Tuilave (nee Platt)
22/03/78
UK Citizen. Currently Brunei resident.
C52 Rimbun Residence
Jalan Ong Sum Ping
Brunei
Mobile +673 8350378.
Email
aledandmalia@gmail.com. Blog https://teachersedwardstuilave.blogspot.com/
- Citizenship
–
UK (Welsh)
- New
Zealand Teachers Council Registration Number – 317187.
- UK
ENIC Number – 4001708961
- QTS
Number (England) - 2240094
- Current
Teaching Position – Secondary
English Teacher at Katok Girls Arab school, Brunei.
- Last
Teaching Position – Secondary English
and psychology teacher at the International School of Brunei.
- Qualified
to teach year 7+
A Brief Summary.
·
I was born in Aberdare, South Wales where I
studied up to post graduate level and worked mainly in the teaching and social
care sector.
·
I was granted residency in New Zealand in March
2007 and lived there until December 2016.
·
While living in New Zealand, I taught at
Rotorua Girls’ High School, I held the position of assistant head of English
for one year and taught English to years 9 -13 and psychology to years 11 - 12
for a total of 8 years. I was also the TIC of the annual speech competition,
and I was an associate teacher for a teacher in training. I was also employed
by NZQA as an external marker.
·
I moved to Brunei in January 2017. I taught at the
International School of Brunei (ISB) for 3 years where I taught English to
years 7-13 (IGCSE and IB), theory of knowledge to years 7 - 8, and IGCSE psychology
to years 9 - 10. I also managed a tutor class and was an EE and CAS supervisor
for the IB course.
·
I am currently teaching O Level English at an
Arab secondary school in Brunei. This position is managed through the UK company,
Education Trust. I am also an associate teacher, and an O Level oral examiner.
·
I have a genuine passion for teaching,
especially concerning those who are disadvantaged in some way. I have a
holistic, restorative pedagogy. I believe students learn best when relationships
are established, their needs are met and any difficulties that may arise are
managed in a restorative manner.
Educational History.
- Aberdare Girls
Secondary School. Wales 1989-1994. 7 GCSE’s.
- Merthyr Tydfil
College. Wales. 1994-1999 BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts. Grade
– Merit
- University of
Glamorgan. Wales. 1996-1999. BA Hons in Humanities (Psychology,
Philosophy and Sociology) Grade – 2.2. (Sociology Dissertation)
- Cardiff
University. Wales. 2001-2002. PGCE
(FE) Grade – Pass
- Aberdare College. Wales.
01/02-06/02. City and Guilds. Teaching Basic Skills (Literacy) Grade –
Pass.
- Waikato
University. Hamilton, NZ. 06/07-12/2021. Postgraduate Certificate in
English. Grades – 3B’s and 2C’s
- Waiariki Polytechnic.
Rotorua, NZ (via Canterbury University) 03/08 – 11/08. Graduate Diploma
in Secondary Teaching. Grade – Pass
- Buckingham
University. UK. 10/21 – 11/22. Master’s in education. (Research based thesis
– curriculum bias and educational attainment for students who stutter).
Grade – Pass
- NPQLBC. Best
Practice Network, UK. 03/23 – 02/24. Grade - Pass
Teaching experience.
Katok Girls Arab school. Brunei. January 2021 – present.
Job Title – Teacher of English
I
am currently working at Katok Girls Arab school in Brunei. My employment is
managed through a company called CFBT who are a branch of Education Trust based
in the UK. I currently teach years 9, 10 and 11 O Level English. I also manage
the library ECA, have led department PD’s in dyslexia and adaptive teaching and
I am an associate teacher supporting new teachers who join the company. I am
also an O Level oral examiner and an O Level exam writer.
ISB International School. Brunei.
August 2017 – July 2020.
Job Title – Teacher of English, Psychology
and Theory of Knowledge.
I worked at ISB in Brunei for three years. I taught English
to years 7, 9, 10, 11 (IGCSE) 12 and 13 (IB), theory of knowledge to years 7 and
8, and IGCSE psychology and to years 9 and 10. I also taught creative writing
as part of the school’s enrichment programme. As part of the schools ECA programme
I managed a ‘jungle trekking’ club, this concluded with myself and other
teachers taking a group of students up Mount Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia. In
addition to this, I also assisted with school performances and the Duke of Edinburgh
award . I attended regular PLC meetings and was observed formally and
informally. I established excellent relationships with my students and
developed ILP’s for those who require extra help due to SEN or ELA status.
Rotorua Girls High School, NZ. February 2009 – December
2016.
Job Title - Teacher of English, Psychology and Social
Studies
I
completed my NZ secondary teacher registration at this school and while
teaching there, I taught all abilities from year 9 to year 13. I taught -
English, psychology, and junior social studies.
In addition to teaching
these subjects I also demonstrated leadership by undertaking the following: Undertook
the role of assistant HOD in 2016, TIC of speech finals and I was an associate
teacher for a teacher in training. I led a school wide PD on dyslexia. I Managed
a weeklong EOTC for year 9 students (education outside the classroom). I Led PD
for the English faculty on, ‘preparing senior students for external exams. I was also
involved in extra-curricular activities: I managed the Pacific Island Group
and helped them prepare for competitions, I also helped with the school
production as a singing coach. I was a lead teacher for the programme, ‘Love Me
Not’ (a police force driven initiative to help students identify negative
relationships). I was also responsible for identifying students with Irlen’s.
NZQA. November 2014 – January 2015. November 2015 – January
2016
Job Title – External Marker
During
this time, I was employed by NZQA as an external marker. I was responsible for
marking NCEA Level Two English exam papers. I found this experience extremely
worthwhile regarding my professional development. Following this experience, I
then led an English faculty PD on preparing students for external exams.
During
2015 I was employed again to mark NCEA Level One English exam papers.
Rotorua English Language Academy, NZ. June 2007 – January
2008.
Job Title – ESOL Teacher
I
worked on a casual basis for Rotorua English Language Academy as an ESOL
teacher and an activities tutor. I taught a variety of classes encompassing a
range of students and abilities.
Other Employment.
Cynon Valley Crime Prevention Association (South Wales).
01/2000-05/2001
Job Title – School Project Officer.
The
overall aim of this organisation was to engage with all members of the
community tackling crime and anti-social behaviour, especially with young
People. Some of my duties were: liaising
with teachers while setting up junior crime prevention panels, I arranged
activity weekends for the junior Crime Prevention Panels, I taught a weekly class
in local secondary schools which was part of the PSE Curriculum and I worked
alongside other professionals such as, the police force, social services and
the education authority.
Vale Community Support Team (South Wales). 05/2001-12/2001
Job Title - Assistant Social Worker.
I
worked with children who had learning difficulties and/or physical difficulties
in the Children’s Disability Team. I managed a case load of clients, I visited
clients and assessed their needs, I co-ordinated holiday play schemes and I
worked directly with children and teenagers on the child protection register
carrying out assessments of their needs.
Penrhys Partnership (South Wales) 01/2002-12/2003
Job Title - Activities co-ordinator for Penrhys Art and
Education Centre.
During
my time in Penrhys, I co-ordinated activities that took place in the Art
Centre. I also supervised the general running of the centre, I employed freelance
tutors to teach art and performance classes, I supervised volunteers who worked
with the children and teenagers who attended the centre, I taught weekly ESOL
and drama classes, I set up and managed short-term projects, long-term projects,
concerts and shows. Most importantly, I feel that I contributed to a positive
future for the young people who lived in Penrhys by empowering them and
providing them with access to the arts.
January 2004 – January 2005
I
taught English and lived in Sri Lanka for 3 months. I then travelled around,
Australia and New Zealand.
National Fostering Agency. 03/2005-04/2007
Job Title – Fostering Duty Officer.
I
worked for NFA for two years. I was responsible for identifying foster placements
with our foster carers for children aged 0-18 years. I had to consider the foster
child’s needs, such as: educational attainment, suitability to be placed
alongside other children whilst ensuring that the potential foster placement
met their social and cultural needs. I was also responsible for ensuring that
all the information was shared regarding the foster child, introductions were
planned and emergency placements were identified when needed.
Additional Courses.
I
am a great believer in continual development through training and learning.
Throughout my employment, I have attended courses and workshops to ensure that
I have knowledge regarding recent polices, theories and services. I have
attended various courses such as:
Restorative
Practise in Education
Adaptive
teaching
Effective
Pedagogy
Managing
Difficult Behaviour
Basic
First Aid
Child
Abuse – signs and symptoms
Substance
Misuse
Dyslexia
and Irlens awareness.
Additional Information.
I
am a dedicated, reliable, articulate, and conscientious worker. I am physically
fit and healthy - I have completed various half marathons and a full marathon.
I also took part in a teacher’s charity boxing event in April 2016. During my career
as a teacher, I have helped with school productions, and I have completed level
four Trinity vocal exam. I have run various ECA classes, such as, jungle
trekking, film studies, circuit training and boxing. I am flexible and adaptable
when faced with different settings, cultures, and curriculums. I have a full,
clean driving license and have experience of driving a minibus. During 2016 I was
on the Board of Trustees for the Seventh Day Adventist School, Rotorua.
References
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Head of English at Rotorua Girls’ High School – Miss Sarah Riley – sriley@rghs.school.nz
Deputy
Principal at Rotorua Girls’ High School – Mrs Raewyn Krammer – rkrammer@rghs.school.nz
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Head of English at ISB, Brunei – Matthew Johnson – mattj3912@gmail.com
Head
of English at Katak Girls’ Arab school – Belle Haini – nornabilah.haini@jpi.edu.bn
EDM at CFBT – Jennyfer Townsend – Jtownsend@cfbt.org
