Jul 23, 2024

Gladys Aruore Akponasa

  • Mathematics Teacher
  • Oxford, UK
Contractor Education

Personal Summary

With over eleven years of teaching experience across various educational settings in the UK, I have honed my skills in instructing students at all key stages and preparing them for standardized exams. I excel in teaching Mathematics, including Functional Skills Maths up to level 2, both online and in-person. My flexible teaching approach caters to different learning styles, fostering a positive teacher-pupil relationship and creating engaging lessons. I am dedicated to supporting students to excel in their academic pursuits and am committed to continuous professional development.

Skills

  • Teaching Mathematics at all key stages
  • Experience with online teaching platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams
  • Utilizing ICT tools for interactive learning
  • Preparing lessons with Powerpoint presentations
  • Setting and marking assessments

Licenses and certifications

  • Disclosure & Barring Service check: June 2021
  • Teacher reference number: 9608929
  • PGCE Secondary Mathematics from Oxford Brookes University

Awards and achievements

  • First Class Honors in B.Eng (Civil Engineering) from University of Benin, Nigeria
  • Level 2 Safeguarding Children certification

Work Experience

Maths Tutor
Nov 2012 - Present Fleet Tutors

- Tutoring Mathematics at KS2, KS3, GCSE, and A Level - Providing tailored support to students in various educational settings - Utilizing a range of teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes

Supply Teacher
Jan 2011 - Jul 2016 Simply Education

- Teaching part-time across different schools - Engaging students in the learning process and preparing them for exams

Education

PGCE Secondary Mathematics
Jan 2009 - Jun 2011 Oxford Brookes University
D.Phil in Engineering Science
Jan 1990 - Jun 1992 University of Oxford