Abigail Schwarz
Biography
Abi is from a primary education background and has taught in schools in Kirklees, West Cheshire and Shropshire. She has worked across the primary phases, led a resource provision for children with complex moderate learning difficulties and has extensive experience in Key Stage 2.
From 2014 – 2019, Abi was Assistant Head at a school in Shropshire, leading curriculum development, mentoring trainees and NQTs. Abi’s philosophy of practice is to cultivate a culture of creative teaching and learning. She has a keen interest in making learning creative, and engaging and breaking down barriers to learning through innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
In 2019, Abi began a new career at Wrexham Glyndŵr University as a mathematics specialist in the field of teacher education.
Abi enjoys spending time exploring the outdoors with her family, as well as Tae Kwon Do and swimming.
Qualifications
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BA (Hons) European Politics (Leeds University)
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PGCE Primary Education (QTS) (Leeds University)
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MA Education (Manchester Metropolitan University)
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NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship) Postgraduate Certificate of Education – Professional and Clinical Education
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ILM Diploma in Management
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MSc Medical Science
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Foundation Award in Business Administration
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Diploma of the Society of Physiotherapy
Research
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Creative teaching and learning
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Development of mathematical thinking
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Barriers to maths learning
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Developing children as resilient learners