Paul James Berry is seeking a career in sales or recruitment. He has over 15 years of experience as a teacher of Design and Technology, ICT, and as a Form Tutor. He possesses strong communication and organizational skills from his teaching career. Additionally, he has experience running his own woodworking business and has qualifications in mechanical engineering, carpentry, and football coaching.

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.