James Godwin, Tutor & Writer

Barnet, London, EN5 4JW
0758 269 1487
jamespgodwin@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-p-godwin-9650522

• A versatile teacher who excels at emotional communication and developing creative subjects.
• Premier of first play Fog of War September 2021, commissioned by Barnet Museum and performed by The Bull Players. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zaq-eBXS0Wk
• Edited Bath and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade for Bath's World Heritage Site. (Published Autumn 2021)



Education
2018-09 2021-06 Bachelor of Arts: 2:1 in Creative Writing
Bath Spa University - Bath, Somerset


Tutor
- Self Employed in London, Bath, and online
• Taught students English, Maths, and Saxophone from ages 6 up to 60+, adapting teaching techniques and tone of voice for each student.
• Identified learning needs, implementing fun and engaging activities accordingly to help students enjoy education.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Taught and assisted students 1:1 in low socio-economic areas, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides for Maths and English.
• Tracked learning progress to identify opportunities to enhance tutoring methods and help students achieve academic goals.

Teaching Assistant
- Various Schools in London and Bath
• Encouraged personal development for range of personalities, working in various teaching environments and alongside various colleagues.
• Promoted social and mental development by acting as role model and openly discussing mental health.
• Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
• Inspired dynamic and engaging educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
• Established visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.

Writer
- Commissioned by Barnet Museum, London
- Published Poet in Lockdown Poetry, Freyja Press
• Implemented excellent strategic planning to develop story structure that educates via engaging, original plot.
• Resilient to change, having responded swiftly to directorial deadlines.
• Applied highly effective emotional intelligence in engaging with inter-generational theatre company.

Editor
- Bath World Heritage Site, Bath, Somerset
• Edited report and tour guide for grammar, punctuation, syntax, and compliance with quality standards.
• Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback for writer, discussing tone of voice and potential audience profiles whilst considering the political landscape.


Character
• Emotionally intelligent and socially conscious writer with a drive for politically relevant content.
• Thoughtful leader with a deep understanding of team-orientated tasks.
• Perceptive problem solver with an astute ability to analyse multi-layered concepts.

Interests
Theatre • Literature • Film • Politics

Hobbies
• Enjoys cooking for the family.
• Avid walker and dedicated yogi.
• Experienced saxophonist; member of National Youth Jazz Orchestra, grade 8.



References

- Mr Brian Dunne, Director of Art Logistics, 5-7 Park Royal Rd, London W3 6XA. Tel: 02089938811
- Mrs Froud, Headteacher of Monken Hadley Primary School, 109 Camlet Way, Barnet EN4 0NL. Tel: 02084490989
- Mr Crosby, Assistant Head/Director of 6th Form of Finchley Catholic High School, Woodside Ln, London N12 8TA. Tel: 02084450105
- Lee Collins, Uniform Education Contact, leec@uniformeducation.co.uk
- Tom Whewell, Tradewind Recruitment Contact, tom.whewell@twrecruitment.com