Talented, Confident Aspiring Secondary Teacher, Looking for a Teaching Assistant, Academic Mentor or Cover Supervisor Role
Theodore is a highly articulate and intellectually curious Cambridge graduate with a powerful blend of academic excellence and classroom experience. With a strong foundation in Music, Maths, and English, and a proven ability to engage and inspire young learners, he is now seeking a Teaching Assistant, Academic Mentor, or Cover Supervisor role as a vital next step toward qualified teacher status.
Theodore thrives in settings that value both academic rigour and creativity, and he is particularly motivated to foster confidence, critical thinking, and curiosity in students. Reliable, personable, and full of initiative, he is ready to make an immediate and positive impact in a secondary school environment.
Education & Qualifications
- GDL (Law and Public Law): City St George’s, University of London
- BA (Hons) Music: University of Cambridge - Upper Second Class
- A Levels: Music (A*), Maths (A), Religious Studies (A)
- IGCSEs: 7 All Graded A*-A including English, Maths and Science
Experience Summary
Theodore brings hands-on experience from both UK and international school contexts, combining teaching, mentoring, and leadership in education. He has taught across a broad range of ages and needs, demonstrating a natural ability to connect with students and support their academic journey.
- Led the development of a full music curriculum at the Alsama Project, delivering engaging lessons to over 300 refugee students and tutoring Maths weekly with excellent progress outcomes.
- Provided remote GCSE Music composition tutoring, designing personalised lesson plans and achieving strong results with all students.
- Supported student music activities as a Lay Clerk at King’s College Choir, Cambridge, working collaboratively within a school setting.
- Demonstrated initiative and leadership as President of Sidney Sussex Music Society, organising full concert seasons and masterclasses.
Key Strengths
- Strong subject knowledge in Music, Maths, and English with tutoring experience across GCSE level
- Skilled in curriculum development and creative lesson planning
- Natural communicator who builds rapport easily and maintains high expectations
- Experienced in both in-person and remote teaching environments
- Passionate about fostering confidence, critical thinking, and curiosity in students