Harry Parker

Profession: Geography & Supply Teacher
Education
Established and used varied resources to maximise
student engagement and understanding.

Teaching geography lessons and covering English,
Spanish, mathematics, history and ICT.



Geography/Global Perspectives Teacher
Education
Re-designed hundreds of KS3, IGCSE and IB lessons
to better prepare pupils for their assessments and
improve learning differentiation.

Combined knowledge-based curriculum content
with enquiry-based learning to create intriguing,
relevant lessons.

Geography Teacher on Teach First's Leadership Development Programme
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Participated in an intensive 5-week training
programme between Birmingham and Leeds in
June and July.

Managed classes of up to 34 pupils and
developed their geographical understanding,
shaping the next generation of global citizens.

English Language Assistant
Education
Organised English language lessons on the culture
and language for hundreds of pupils within two
schools in Sumy and Cherkasy.

Created an inclusive classroom, encouraging
student interaction and embracing cultural
diversity.

Interests: I am an experienced, patient teacher who entered the profession through the competitive Teach First programme. I have taught English as a second language in China, the Ukraine and online! I also have a significant amount of teaching experience in geography.

I am doing this because I'm passionate about geography and enjoy working with young people.

I enjoy reading, writing, cycling, learning foreign languages and watching football in my free time.

Education: Queen's University Belfast
Education
Completed a BSc in geography obtaining a 2:1.

Birmingham City University
Education
Completed a PGDE in leadership in learning and obtained a QTS certificate (qualified-teacher status).

TEFL 120-hour certificate from TEFL.org
Education
Obtained a 120-hour TEFL certificate consisting of a 20-hour Weekend TEFL Course, a 30-hour Online Grammar Course, a 50-hour Online TEFL Methodology Course and a 20-hour Online Video Observation Course

Spoken Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)

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