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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Daniel Martyn Copple

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Daniel Martyn Copple

Summary

Dynamic educator with 19 years of diverse teaching experience, specializing in primary education for children aged 5 to 11 in both UK and international settings. Proven leadership as Subject Leader for Music and Humanities at Morna International College in Ibiza, complemented by a strong commitment to fostering creativity through whole school singing assemblies and community performances. Dedicated to nurturing a sense of community, collaboration, and resilience among students while effectively communicating with colleagues and parents to support inclusive learning environments. Committed to contributing innovative ideas and a positive attitude to Marshfield Primary School, aligning with its vision of developing ambitious, ethical, and confident learners ready to make a positive impact in their communities.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Anglia Polytechnic University

TEFL Teacher
06.2002 - 08.2002

Job overview

  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance language acquisition and student participation.
  • Provided constructive feedback to students, fostering a supportive learning atmosphere.
  • Implemented creative teaching strategies such as role-plays, debates, and storytelling to make lessons more engaging for students.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and adapt instructional methods.

Morna International College

Primary Teacher & Music & Humanities Coordinator
09.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Primary Teacher currently KS2 (Year 6)
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student understanding and enthusiasm for learning
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Previous role as Humanities Coordinator for both KS1 and KS2
  • Music coordinator for both KS1 and KS2.

Flying Tree Yoga School

Sabbatical
09.2022 - 09.2024

Job overview

  • Accomplished 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training qualification in Bali.
  • Worked as a Yoga assistant in a community based yoga studio in Medellin, Colombia. Acted as mentor for yoga trainees and taught classes to local community.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Windlesham Primary School

Middle Mgmt - Primary Teacher and KS1 Coordinator
01.2010 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Primary Teacher KS1 (Year 1, 2 and 3)
  • Assistant Music Coordinator for both KS1 and KS2
  • Facilitated training sessions for new team members, ensuring effective onboarding processes.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Coordinated logistics for live performances, ensuring seamless execution of schedules and resources.
  • Led choir rehearsals, fostering teamwork and promoting a positive learning environment.
  • Mentored students in solo and ensemble singing, improving individual performance skills.

Auriol Junior School

KS2 Class Teacher
01.2006 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse needs of students in classroom settings.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for classroom management and lesson delivery.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to discuss student performance and address concerns effectively.
  • Worked closely with support staff, coordinating efforts to address the needs of students receiving special education provision or interventions.

Soundsteps Music School

Music Teacher (Keyboard)
01.2004 - 01.2005

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented engaging music curriculum for diverse age groups.
  • Conducted individual and group lessons fostering musical skills and creativity.
  • Assessed student progress, providing tailored feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.

Kings College of English

TEFL Teacher
01.2003 - 01.2004

Job overview

  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and language proficiency.
  • Facilitated interactive classroom activities to promote participation and critical thinking skills.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
  • Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
  • Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.

Education

Next Training
Barcelona, Spain

Cert. TESOL

University Overview

GPA: B+

University of Glamorgan
UK

Bachelor of Arts from Humanities
06-1993

University Overview


  • Degree Awarded 2:2 with [Honors]


Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Manchester, UK

A & O Levels

University Overview

1986 & 1989

Kingston University
UK

from Education
06-2006

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK
United Kingdom

NPQ SENCO from Special Education
05-2026

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Effective classroom management
  • Inclusive teaching
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Social-emotional learning

Accomplishments

Grade 8 pianist with Distinction

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Solo backpacking trip around the world

Certification

  • TESOL 2001
  • Safer Recruitment 13-01-16
  • Creative Curriculum 12-02-2016
  • Literacy (ECAR) 13-02-15
  • Outstanding Teacher Practise 05-09-14
  • SEN 14-02-13
  • Literacy 28-08-12
  • Music 04.03.08

Additional Information

Community driven.

Passionate about Inclusion for all.

Wellbeing practitioner and leader - Teacher of meditation , breath work, Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga.

Hobbies include being in nature , hiking, swimming, SUP paddle boarding , reading, piano.

Languages

Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Sabbatical

Flying Tree Yoga School
09.2022 - 09.2024

Primary Teacher & Music & Humanities Coordinator

Morna International College
09.2016 - Current

Middle Mgmt - Primary Teacher and KS1 Coordinator

Windlesham Primary School
01.2010 - 01.2016

KS2 Class Teacher

Auriol Junior School
01.2006 - 01.2010

Music Teacher (Keyboard)

Soundsteps Music School
01.2004 - 01.2005

TEFL Teacher

Kings College of English
01.2003 - 01.2004

TEFL Teacher

Anglia Polytechnic University
06.2002 - 08.2002

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

A & O Levels

Next Training

Cert. TESOL

University of Glamorgan

Bachelor of Arts from Humanities

Kingston University

from Education

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK

NPQ SENCO from Special Education

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