Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
- PGC Information Technology
- PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) IT & Computer Science
- Enhanced DBS-certified
Teaching Experience
I have over 18 years of experience teaching Computer Science at GCSE and A-Level, including:
- Classroom teaching in UK secondary schools
- Full curriculum knowledge for OCR (J276, J277, H446, H046) and AQA (8525, 7517)
- NEA support, project guidance, and marking familiarity
- OCR Cambridge Nationals - iMedia (R093, R094, R095)
- KS3 Maths teaching
- KS3 Science teaching
- Pastoral teaching
- Helping students achieve top grades year after year
- Teacher training and coaching
- D of E teacher and guidance
- Foreign and domestic trips
Key Skills
- Programming in Python, C#, Scatch, C++ (arduino) and pseudocode
- Algorithmic thinking and problem-solving
- Clear explanation of complex theory
- Exam technique and structured revision planning
- NEA documentation support and project mentoring
Software Used
- Python (IDLE, Thonny, VS Code)
- C# (Visual Studio)
- OCR & AQA NEA tools
- Microsoft Office / Microsoft Teams
- Interactive whiteboard and screen-sharing tools