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David Lack

David Lack

Chemistry & Physics Teacher

Summary

Student-centered educator with global experience that spans both special education and inclusive classrooms as well as one-on-one settings. Creative and resourceful in adapting instructional strategies to meet unique student needs. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Science Teacher

Newton International School, Lagoon
Doha
08.2020 - Current
  • Coordinator of A-levels and iGCSE chemistry
  • Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
  • Use variety of instructional strategies to provide equity and excellence to students of all abilities.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background. Achieved 100% pass-rate for A-level students.
  • Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Set examination papers, co-ordinate marking schemes and assessment processes.

Science Teacher

Kingswood College
, South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Taught science courses using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
  • Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments. Improved class average by 12%.
  • Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents and principal.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.

Part of my role as teacher included managing and assisting with coaching of sports teams. In that role I:

  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
  • Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
  • Taught physical conditioning relative to sport.
  • Assisted in developing, teaching and instructing student-athletes in proper rules of competition, techniques, life skills and leadership qualities. Resulting in team achieving highest results in tournaments to date and being awarded sportsmanship plate.

Guest English teacher / native English-speaking teacher

Busan & Uljin Offices of Education
, South Korea
02.2017 - 12.2018
  • Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans based on course topics and objectives
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.

Head of Legal & Operations

International Hair Extensions
, South Africa
10.2009 - 12.2016
  • Supported all departments in company with achieving and maintaining legal compliance.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.

Attorney & Litigation Consultant

Hart & Beyers, Lindemann's
, South Africa
01.2005 - 12.2015
  • Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Chemistry & Physics Education

Rhodes University
South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2019

TESOL - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Cape Town TESOL Institute
Cape Town, WC
01.2016 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science Honors - Chemistry

Rhodes University
South Africa
01.2000 - 12.2000

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry & Microbiology

Rhodes University
South Africa
01.1997 - 12.1999

LLB - Law

Rhodes University
South Africa
01.2001 - 12.2002

Skills

    Student engagement

Differentiated instruction

Proactive team-player

Student-centered learning

Software

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

SIMS

Engage

Timeline

Science Teacher

Newton International School, Lagoon
08.2020 - Current

Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Chemistry & Physics Education

Rhodes University
01.2019 - 12.2019

Science Teacher

Kingswood College
01.2019 - 12.2019

Guest English teacher / native English-speaking teacher

Busan & Uljin Offices of Education
02.2017 - 12.2018

TESOL - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Cape Town TESOL Institute
01.2016 - 07.2016

Head of Legal & Operations

International Hair Extensions
10.2009 - 12.2016

Attorney & Litigation Consultant

Hart & Beyers, Lindemann's
01.2005 - 12.2015

LLB - Law

Rhodes University
01.2001 - 12.2002

Bachelor of Science Honors - Chemistry

Rhodes University
01.2000 - 12.2000

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry & Microbiology

Rhodes University
01.1997 - 12.1999
David LackChemistry & Physics Teacher