University of Birmingham

College

• Designing and delivering examination classes (ages 16- 19) for History in the humanities department in order to drive up results and IGCSE uptake of History through lessons, trips, information evenings, parent communications.
• Teacher Development – I led an active research project to address the issues faced in the school with attendance and aspiration. This included a mentoring program involving students, teachers and parents in order to inspire and inform students of their opportunities post high school.
• Implementing mindfulness practices in examination years to help raise mental wellbeing in the school.

Nord Anglia Education

History Specialist

•	Prepare students for Higher Education by providing a meaningful Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) program which underpins their university applications 
•	Work with the University and careers department to ensure students have strong university applications 
•	Work directly with students by conducting regular one to one interviews with students to prepare them for Higher Education applications.  
•	Ensure quality control and consistency across the CORE program by providing leadership and training for CAS advisers and supervisors across the school.
•	Manage the social media account for school initiatives.
•	Manage and administer CAS budget for the school.
•	Communicate with parents, students, teachers and the community to utilise the skills and experience of multiple stakeholders. 
•	Lead community initiatives for students learning and enrichment e.g. Blood Drive, Iftar for local workers, Ramadan Fridge Share, visit to Nepal though working with local companies, including Al Futtaim and local press.
•	Facilitate whole school student led initiatives such as the happiness challenge, book drive, school newspaper, healthy lifestyle week, anti-bullying campaign

Deira International School

IB Core Coordinator for Creativity, Activity and Service Program 

- Lead History teacher for IGCSE and IB – design and delivery of all examination classes (aged 16- 19) for History
- Most recent examination results – 95% IGCSE students on or above target grade (84% students attained grade B or above)
- Swim squad coach – I coach the secondary swim squad who compete in Galas. First aid trained.

History

- QTS recommendation of outstanding in trainee year. 
- The charity Teach First is a powerful movement founded to directly address the problem of educational disadvantage. 
- Founded in 2002, Teach First harnesses the energy, enthusiasm and drive of exceptional graduates to provide leadership, motivation and, above all, inspirational teaching in schools in challenging circumstances across England.

Teach First

Teacher and Ambassador

Previously, I worked as an analyst at Per Ardua Associates, focusing on research support for assignments in Consumer Financial Services and Insurance.

Rachel Thorpe