Keith Dalby (MPhys)

tutor@physicswithkeith.com

WhatsApp: +44 7347 251274

Personal Statement

Highly skilled Physics Educator and Isaac Science Ambassador with a dual-career background in software development and operational management. Beyond the classroom, I am a published author and technical expert, possessing “Power User” mastery of Excel, VBA, and multiple programming languages including Python and C. I specialize in bridging the gap between complex scientific concepts and digital delivery, whether through authoring national-level physics resources or building automated data systems. Proven in high-pressure management and large-scale project coordination, I bring a rare combination of pedagogical excellence and rigorous technical efficiency to every project.

2010-2011: University of Manchester, Greater Manchester. PGCE Secondary Science (Physics).

2007-2009: University of Manchester, Greater Manchester. PhD Material Science: Computational modelling of stress corrosion cracking of austenitic stainless steels in the primary water circuit of pressurised water reactors. (incomplete due to funding issues)

2006-2007: University of Salford, Greater Manchester. PhD Computational Physics and Nonlinear Optics: Computational modelling of negative refracting metamaterials (incomplete due to funding issues)

2002-2006: University of Salford, Greater Manchester. MPhys (Hons) Physics with Photons (2:1).

2000-2002: The Harwich School, Dovercourt, Essex. A-Level ICT (A), A-Level Physics (C), A-Level Mathematics (E), MCP Visual BASIC 6.

2000-2001: The Harwich School, Dovercourt, Essex. AS-Level Music (D).

1995-2000: The Harwich School, Dovercourt, Essex. GCSE Double Science (A*A*), GCSE Mathematics (A), GCSE English Language (B), GCSE IT (B), GCSE French (B), GCSE Technology (B), GCSE History (B), GCSE Music (B), GCSE English Literature (C).

Work Experience

2020-present: Physics With Keith. Founder, creator, and tutor. Part time.

2013-present: Westcliff High School for Boys. Head of Physics. Full time.

2011-2013: Altrincham Grammar School for Boys. Teacher of Physics. Full time.

2011: University of Manchester. Teacher of Physics. I taught A-Level Physics to students from Saudi Arabia to prepare them for their engineering degrees at the university. This was a temporary summer job.

2010-2011: Employment gap. Studying for my PGCE in Secondary Science (Physics) full time.

2009-2010: McDonald’s. Crew Member. Full time. Worked the night shift to pay the mortgage to fit the gap before the start of my teacher training.

2007-2009: Employment gap. Studying for my PhD in Materials Science full time.

2006-2007: University of Salford. Northwest Photonics Association Liaison Officer. Worked full time whilst studying for my PhD in Computational Physics and Nonlinear Optics.

2002-2006: McDonald’s. Shift Manager. Part time job while at university. Started as a Crew Member and was quickly promoted up the ranks.

1999-2002: Colchester and East Essex Cooperative Society. Shop Assistant.

1998-1999: Peachy’s: Greengrocery Assistant. Childhood job.

1996-1998: Martin McColl’s. Paperboy. Childhood job.

1995: Mark Auden Young Solicitors. Reprographics Technician. I did some photocopying for £2 per hour on an ad hoc basis. Childhood job.

Key Skills

Technical and software mastery

Data architecture and analysis: Advanced Excel (VBA, complex modeling), database management, mail merging, workflow automation.

Programming and web: Python, C, BASIC, HTML5, web administration.

Media production: professional video editing (for educational content and online tuition), digital content creation.

Physics and educational leadership

Subject Matter expertise: Isaac Science ambassador, published author (Essential GCSE Physics and Linking Concepts in Physics), A-Level Physics exam marking

Instructional design: online tuition systems, curriculum development, VLE management.

Pedagogical outreach: large-scale science communication, resource authorship.

Operations and management

Leadership: certified management (via McDonald’s management programme), team supervision, operational proficiency.

Communications: stakeholder management, technical writing, cross-platform engagement.

References

References available upon request.