Lorenzo is a Talented Aspiring STEM Teacher, Keen to Secure a Teaching Assistant or Academic Mentor Role
Lorenzo is a confident and driven Mechanical Engineering graduate with a clear ambition to become a secondary school teacher.
With hands-on experience mentoring young people through cadet leadership and a passion for STEM education, he is now seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant or Academic Mentor role where he can bring energy, professionalism, and a strong commitment to pupil development. Lorenzo combines technical insight with a calm, approachable presence, and is eager to support learners in building curiosity, confidence and resilience in STEM subjects.
Education & Qualifications
- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering: University of Portsmouth - Upper Second Class
- A Levels: German (C), Physics (C), Mathematics (D)
- GCSEs: 11 including English, Maths and Science (Grades 9–5)
Experience Summary
Lorenzo has built a track record of youth mentoring, structured leadership, and adaptable communication through his extensive involvement in the Royal Navy Volunteer Cadet Corps and wider extracurricular roles. His background equips him to thrive in busy school environments, supporting both academic progress and personal development.
- Led training and mentoring for three cohorts of cadets, adapting lessons to suit different learning styles and providing consistent pastoral support, especially for new recruits.
- Promoted rapidly into a senior cadet leadership role, taking responsibility for unit organisation, compliance, team supervision and external representation.
- Developed behaviour management and motivational skills in structured, disciplined settings—skills directly transferable to school environments.
- Collaborated in team settings and worked independently under pressure, including high-responsibility roles in event management and bar staffing at Portsmouth Sailing Club.
- Actively participated in academic engineering projects, showing problem-solving, teamwork and technical leadership as Battery Systems Lead in Formula Student.
Key Strengths
- Strong communicator with experience leading and mentoring young people
- Confident behaviour management grounded in real-world leadership
- Passionate about STEM education and widening participation
- Highly organised and proactive, with strong team collaboration skills
- Committed to youth development and positive role-modelling