Many years experience in a wide range of context as a lecturer and teacher. I have used a range of software and taught individuals how to apply this to the context of business. For example, I designed and initiated a new course (Computers for the Terrified) as part of a push in ICT skills amongst the older population.
SCORM, SWOT analysis, project proposals, marketing plans, test plans and conceptual designs are just some of the hands-on skills I can teach. To this effect, I am proficient in using Microsoft products, excel and other products to conduct project planning and production. I am an advance user of Microsoft Office and have taught the European Computer Driving licence to A level. I have taken part in the process of Software Development Life cycle and used prototyping, waterfall, SCRUM to develop work with students. I have been a subject (computing) learning coach, which was part of an advanced lecturer status to cascade good practice in teaching. These skills were further developed through in-house Teacher training including the organising of meetings through the Ministry of Education in New Zealand to promote the benefits of virtual Learning Environments and provided staff training. I have been a Head and Lead for Computing and IT for 20 years and have taught a wide range of students in schools and college in the UK and New Zealand, including adult returners to education. I am able to teach Networking, Database Management with MySQL/PHP, web design, all adobe products, Python programming, VisualBasic, OCR and AQA syllabus for GCSE and A Level as well as college courses and complete revision sessions. BBC Micro:BIT, Minecraft, app development, competition entries for BAFTA young games designer and other robotics for younger students.
My student-centred approach to teaching has allowed me to be very flexible in Course content design. Technical skills have been kept up to date. I can be technical hands on and demonstrate use of software through direct or virtual tuition. I can small group work for a bespoke price.
| Languages | English (British) |
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| References Available | On File |
| STEM | 2023 | Professional | Digital Skills Cyber Security | |
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| STEM | 2019 | Professional | NCCE Facilitator Development Programme | |
| Liverpool University | 2006 | PGCE | Postgraduate Certificate in Education | |
| Microsoft | 2002 | Professional | MCP Win2000 | |
| Sheffield University | 2001 | Professional | LETTOL (Online Teachers Qualification) | |
| Stockport College | 2000 | College | Certificate in Education Teaching qualification for Further and Higher Education | |
| BTEC | 2000 | College | Higher National Certificate in Business and Information Technology | |
| Birmingham University | 1981 | Bachelors | BA (Hons) Government (CNAA) |