Current CV

 

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

Previous 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

Previous 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