Curriculum Vitae
Samantha
Jayne Edwards-Tuilave (nee Platt)
22/03/78
UK Citizen.
1 Lower Francis Street, Abertridwr, Caerphilly, CF83
4DW.
Recently Completed PD -
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Rescue Emergency Care. Basic First Aid 2025 |
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HM Government. Prevent Awareness Couse
(radicalisation) 2024 |
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Virtual College by Netex. Recognising and Preventing
FGM 2024 |
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Virtual College by Netex. Keeping them Safe,
Protecting Children from Exploitation 2024 |
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EduCare (Tes). Child Protection for International
Schools 2024 |
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EduCare (Tes) Understanding Anxiety 2024 |
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EduCare (Tes) Understanding Low Mood 2024 |
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EduCare (Tes) Understanding Sel-Harm 2024 |
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EduCare (Tes) Use of Reasonable Force in Schools 2024 |
A Brief Summary.
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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 completed my PGCE FE at Cardiff university.
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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 where I held the position of Assistant
Head of English for one year and taught English to years 9, 10, 12 and 13 and
Psychology to years 11 and 12 for a total of 8 years. At this school 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.
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I moved to Brunei in January 2017. I
taught at the International School of Brunei (ISB) for 3 years. There I taught
English to years 7-13 (IGCSE and IB), theory of knowledge to years 7 and 8, and
IGCSE psychology to years 9 and 10. I also managed a tutor class and was an EE
and CAS supervisor for the IB course.
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I taught O Level English at an Arabic
secondary school in Brunei; this position was managed through the UK company,
Education Trust. I was also an associate teacher and an O Level oral examiner.
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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.
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In 2023 I completed my master’s in
education, my thesis was based on educational attainment for students with SEN
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My current ambition is to undertake the
lead in behaviour and culture within a school and to undertake training to
become the lead in mental health.
Educational History.
- Aberdare
Girls Secondary School. Wales. 1989-1994. 8 GCSE’s.
- Merthyr
Tydfil College. Wales. 1994-1996 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. Post Graduate Certificate in Education.
Further Education.
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 SEN students). Grade –
Pass
- NPQLBC
April 2023. Grade - Pass
Teaching
experience.
St
Martin’s Secondary School, Caerphilly. January 2025 – present. Job Title –
Teacher of English
Since
working in St Martin’s, I have taught English to years 7-13. I am also teaching
media studies to year 11 and 12. I have worked closely with my faculty members
to implement the new English Curriculum and produced resources. I have taught
large classes but also managed to build solid relationships with the students
and ensured that every student has what they need to reach their potential. I
have recently completed the WRAP PD and have undertaken the required additional
responsibilities, such as, teacher-parent interviews and report writing. I am
currently involved in a team of teachers tasked with the responsibility to
re-work the behaviour policy.
Katok Girls Arab school. Brunei. January 2021 – December
2024. Job Title – Teacher of English
I
worked at Katok Girls Arab school in Brunei for three years. My employment was
managed through a company called CFBT who are a branch of Education Trust based
in the UK. I taught years 9, 10 and 11 O Level English. I also managed 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 have
completed courses through TES and the Charted College of Teaching. I am also an
O Level oral examiner.
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: I
held 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 week long 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 driven initiative to help students identify
negative relationships). I was also responsible for identifying students with
irlens.
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.
During
this employment some of my duties were: liaising with teachers while setting up
junior crime prevention panels, arranging activity weekends for the junior Crime
Prevention Panels, I also taught a weekly class in local secondary schools
which was part of the PSE Curriculum.
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 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 - Co-ordinator for Penrhys Art and Education Centre.
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 and
managed short-term projects, long-term projects, concerts and shows.
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
was responsible for identifying foster placements 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.
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 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.
References
Head of the Art’s Faculty – Lauran Nixon - hopkinsl@stmartins.caerphilly.sch.uk
Principal of St Martin’s School, Caerphilly – Lee
Jarvis – ljarvis@stmartins.caerphilly.sch.uk
Deputy
Principal at Rotorua Girls’ High School – Mrs Raewyn Krammer – rkrammer@rghs.school.nz
Head
of English at Katak Girls’ Arab school – Belle Haini – nornabilah.haini@jpi.edu.bn
Education Development Manager – Jennyfer Townsend
– jtownsend@cfbt.org
