1. Mauro Penedo - Physics/Chemistry/Science/Maths Teacher
74 Umfreville Road, N4 1SA, London
Mobile: (+44) 788 921 5494
E-mail: mauro_penedo@hotmail.com
DBS and QTS Owner
Date of Birth: 27/05/1979
Nationality: Portuguese
Personal Statement:
I am a fully qualified teacher with over 13 years of teaching experience. I am enthusiastic, highly motivated,
organised, motivated, adaptable and dedicated. I have excellent interpersonal and organisation skills. I easily
cultivate trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and school staff. I have
extensive experience and knowledge in teaching Science, Physics and Chemistry (up to year 13), as well as
Mathematics (up to year 11).I aim to share enthusiasm, training and teaching methods. I am really dedicated
to my students in order to make sure they are able to achieve their highest possible standards. I always tailor
my teaching methods according to the capacity of each student, providing differentiation in all my classes.
Teaching Experience:
2015/2016: Nightingale Academy, London, United Kingdom
• Taught science to Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 (Years 7 to 13)
• Established clear objectives for all lessons and projects
• Prepared students for the GSCE Exams (KS4) and University Examinations (KS5)
• Provided tuition in Physics to year 12 and year 13 students
• Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal
responsibility
• Worked as a member of a team, positively contributing to effective working relations within the
school
• Assessed, marked, recorded and reported on the attainment, attendance and progress of
students
• Maintained discipline and encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour and
standards of work
2014/2015: Phoenix High School, London, United Kingdom
• Responsible for preparing lessons, teaching, marking and assessment of years 7, 8, 9 (KS3,
Science), 10, 11 (KS4, Physics) and years 10 BTEC and 12 BTEC (Medical Applied Science)
• Taught using a variety of delivery methods which stimulate learning, meeting the demands of
the curriculum and the needs of the students
• Assessed, recorded and reported on the attainment, attendance and progress of students
• Maintained discipline and encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour and
standards of work
• Prepared students for the GSCE Exams
• Established clear objectives for all lessons and projects
• Communicated with parents and outside bodies as appropriate
• Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal
responsibility
• Worked as a member of a team, positively contributing to effective working relations within the
school
• Attended to open evenings and parents’ evenings, morning assemblies, staff morning briefing
and subject meetings
• Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students

2. 2013-2014: Several UK Schools (Day to Day and Science Supply Teacher): Ricards Lodge High
School, Preston Manor High School, Quintin Kynaston School, Skinner's Academy, St
Angela's Ursuline Convent School
• Taught science, as a supply teacher, to Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 (Year 7 to Year 13)
• Established clear objectives for all lessons and projects
• Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal
responsibility
2010-2013: Agrupamento de Escolas da Bemposta, Portimão, Portugal (State Autonomous School)
• 3 years Science teaching:
• Taught general science to Key Stage 3 (Year 7 to 9) and Physics and Chemistry to Key stages
4 and 5 (Year 10 to Year 13)
• Taught the subject of “Food Hygiene and Safety” for the professional course “Technical
Processing and Quality Control”, certified by POPH
• Supervisor lessons observed and always graded as “Very Good”
• Organization and management of school events and meetings
• Prepared and analyzed the administrative documentation and reports
• Class Director and Class Secretary
• Created Extra-curricular clubs (Astronomy and Experimental Activities)
• Participated and organized multicultural exchange (several trips around Europe) program
named “Comenius”, for students and professors
• Responsible for the organization of the "Week of Science", "Olympics of Chemistry and
Physics", “Day of Experimental Activities"
• Director of Chemistry and Physics Laboratory Facilities
2009/2010: International School of Vilamoura, Portugal (Independent International School)
• 1 year teaching AS Physics (Cambridge Curriculum), Preparation for the Cambridge Exams
• Taught the subject of AS Physics (Year 12) in English language (as a second language)
• Prepared students for three international exams: multiple choice, theoretical and practical
exams, produced by the UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
2007-2009: Colégio Raínha Dona Leonor, Caldas da Rainha, Portugal (Independent School)
• 2 years teaching Science
• Taught Science to Key Stage 3 and 4 (Year 7 to Year 11) and Chemistry to KS5 (Year 12/13).
• Taught Science Project to Key Stage 5 (Year 12)
• Taught the subject of Science for students of the second year of professional course "Technical
Management and Computer Science."
• Director of Chemistry and Physics Laboratory Facilities
• Responsible for the organization of the "Observation Night", "Day of the Planetarium", "Week of
Science", "Olympics of Chemistry and Physics", “Week of Experimental Activities”.
2003-2007: Several Schools: Escola Secundária de Santa Comba Dão; Escola Básica de Minde;
Agrupamento de Escolas de Pombal, Portugal (All State Schools)
• 2 years teaching Science, 1 year teaching Mathematics (Enrichment Curricular Activities)
• Taught Science to Key Stage 3 and 4 (Year 7 to Year 11)
• Taught Mathematics and Science Experiments to KS1 and KS2 (Year 1 to Year 4) at several
primary schools of Pombal.
• Taught Mathematics to Key Stage 2 (Year 5 and Year 6)
Other Experience:
2003-2014: Private Lessons Teacher (Tuition/Tutoring)
• Taught in private lessons to small group students. Was responsible for teaching, explaining and
tutoring Science, Physics and Chemistry (Year 7 to 13) and Mathematics (Year 5 to 11).

3. 2006: Science Demonstrator of the Live Science Centre of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
• Responsible for the demonstration and explanation of several experimental activities for the
general public visiting the Science Centre.
2003-2014: Teacher Professional Development, Training and Formations
• Participated in several professional training and development programs/INSET, all linked to the
area of education (chemistry, physics, astronomy, mathematics, biology, science education,
smart board, virtual school, etc.).
Education and Qualifications:
1998-2003: University Degree in Chemistry - Educational Branch - Teaching of Physics and Chemistry,
Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Subjects Included: General Chemistry, General Physics, Mathematical Analysis, Organic
Chemistry, Laboratorial Chemistry, Modern Physics, Electromagnetism, Educational
Psychology.
2002/2003: Pedagogic Internship (Teacher Training)
Accomplished the mandatory one year teaching practice supervised by an older teacher, at the
School Dr. Pedrosa Verissimo, Paião, where taught the subject of physics and chemistry to the
Year 8 and Year 9.
Job Related Skills:
• Excellent mathematical, analytical and decision making skills;
• Strong behaviour management skills;
• Excellent classroom skills;
• Committed with high expectations of all pupils;
• Good knowledge of teaching materials related to science, physics and chemistry;
• Able to work under pressure and meet project deadlines;
• Responsible and reliable;
• Able to work independently without closer supervision, though excellent team player;
• Flexible, adaptable with constant learning attitude;
• Strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook), Internet Explorer, HTML, Fortran 77
and Pascal Programming Languages;
Language Skills:

4. References:
On Request
Mother
tongue:
Portuguese
Other
languages
UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING
Listening Reading
Spoken
interaction
Spoken
production
English C1 C1 C1 C1 B2
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) certificate,
made on the 8th of June 2013, with the overall band score of 6.5
out of 9, corresponding to the C1 (Proficient User) of the CEF
(Common European Framework) Level.
Spanish C1 C1 B2 B2 B2
No certificate yet. Had Spanish language subject during 3 years at
high school. Levels are based on personal opinion.
Levels:A1/2: Basic user - B1/2: Independent user - C1/2 Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
C1 C1 B2