1. Paul James Berry
4 Oxford Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 2XY
pj_berry@hotmail.co.uk
07882 301243
DOB: 14/05/1979
Nationality: British
Professional Profile
An enthusiastic and conscientious individual with a strong record of interpersonal experiences in challenging
roles. I can work equally as well in an individual role or as part of a team. I am an effective communicator,
both written and orally with the ability to communicate at all levels. As an experienced teacher I possess skills
such as planning, organisation, presentation abilities, confidence to deliver in groups and the ability to deal
with difficult situations. I have a great growth mind set attitude. I have grit and perseverance and strive to be
the best that I can be.
I have great deal of interest in working in sales and recruitment, I possess the natural and enthusiastic,
hardworking and confident demeanour that every excellent consultant person should own.
I have a keen interest in sports and recreation, both within individual and team pursuits.
Education and Training
• 1990-1995 Archway School, Stroud, Glos. 9 A-C GCSE qualifications
• 1995-1997 Stroud College, Stroud, Glos. BTEC National Certificate (ONC) Mechanical Engineering
• 1996-1999 EMTA Modern Apprenticeship, NVQ III.
• 1997-1999 Stroud College, Stroud, Glos. BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) Mechanical
Engineering
• 1999-2002 Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex. Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
• 2002-2003 PGCE Secondary Design and Technology
Career Summary:
September 2014 – Present: The Holt School, Wokingham.
• Teacher of KS3/KS4 Design and Technology (Resistant Materials and Product Design:Graphics)
• Teacher of KS3 ICT
• With a high level of organisational skills, both in the planning of the set work and in maintaining a safe,
secure and focussed learning environment.
• I maintain standards that enable in my pupils to reach their full potential.
• Form Tutor: I have a duty of care to every pupil and lead a cohort of 28 year 9 pupils as their form tutor.
This role involves being approachable and working to oversee the learning and extra-curricular
activities each pupil is involved with.
September 2008 -July 2014: St Gabriel’s School, Newbury.
• Teacher of KS2/KS3/KS4/KS5 Design and Technology
• Form Tutor
• Working in the private sector with girls from Year 1 in our early years groups to A level pupils in Design
technology, this gave me experience with working positively and successfully with different aged
cohorts.
Sept 2003- July 2008: Dorcan Technology College, Swindon
• Teacher of KS3/KS4 Design and Technology
• Year Leader of 259 pupils, 10 tutors.
• Teaching key stage 3 pupils Design and Technology alongside a Head of Year role gave me valuable
experience and expertise in teaching and maintaining high behavioural expectations. The role also
gave me valuable leadership skills including maintaining a focussed and positive team.

2. Paul James Berry
07882 301243
Other Experience:
Jan 1999-October 1999 The Plastics and Engineering Co, Stroud, Glos
1996-1999 DW Wyatt Engineering Pattern makers LTD, Stroud, Glos
1995-1997 / 2000-2002 Woolworths PLC, Stroud, Glos / Egham, Surrey.
2000 ISIS education and travel
2009-2014 Berry Wood Crafts. I ran a small woodworking business from home. I would regularly attend craft
fairs and sell my hand made products ranging from chopping boards to home wares all in solid Oak
IT Skills:
• RSA Computer literacy and IT stage 1
• I teach ICT at secondary school level, Excel, Word, Programming, Web design.
Other skills/qualifications:
• I am a qualified FA level 1 coach.
• I have run my own carpentry business on a part time basis. 2009-present
• Working within the retail environment has given me excellent customer service skills; this alongside
working with pupils and parents has given me further interpersonal skills.
My free time:
• I am a keen cyclist and regularly participate in UK sportive events around the country.