Bio
Credentials
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Child Protection for International Schools
EduCare Learning Ltd.Jul, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Film Education: A User's Guide
British Film Institute (BFI)Jul, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Introduction to Production Design for Film and Screen
Australian Film Television and Radio SchoolJul, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Safer Recruitment for International Schools
EduCare Learning Ltd.Jul, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
The Power of Podcasting for Storytelling
University of WollongongJul, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Design: Implementing the MYP curriculum (cat 2)
International BaccalaureateJun, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Design Thinking: The Beginner's Guide
Interaction Design Foundation (IDF)Apr, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) EnglandSep, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Learn2Facilitate online workshop facilitator training
International BaccalaureateSep, 2018- Apr, 2026 -
Adobe Captivate 2017 Essential Training
Lynda.comFeb, 2018- Apr, 2026 -
Extended Essay in Focus (cat 3) @ ESF Centre, Hong Kong
International BaccalaureateFeb, 2018- Apr, 2026 -
DP ITGS workshop (cat 2) @ Tanglin Trust School, Singapore
International BaccalaureateSep, 2017- Apr, 2026 -
Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains
Coursera Verified CertificatesApr, 2015- Apr, 2026 -
Internet History, Technology, and Security
Coursera Verified CertificatesApr, 2015- Apr, 2026 -
DP ITGS Category 1 & 2 workshop, Hong Kong
The International BaccalaureateOct, 2013- Apr, 2026 -
European Computer Driving Licence
THE BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETYOct, 2004- Apr, 2026 -
Google Certified Educator Level 2
GoogleAug, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
First Aid Training
American Heart AssociationOct, 2018- Apr, 2026 -
Google Certified Educator, level 2
GoogleSep, 2016- Apr, 2026 -
Google Certified Educator, level 1
GoogleAug, 2016- Apr, 2026
Experience
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Twyford CofE Academies Trust
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Ealing, England, United Kingdom
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Trust Lead for Digital Self-Guided Learning
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Ealing, England, United Kingdom
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Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head of Sixth Form
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Sep 2022 - Aug 2023
Promoted to Head of Sixth Form in September 2022, serving as pastoral head of years 12 and 13 and leading a review of the Key Stage 5 curriculum as a member of the school’s extended senior leadership team. Developed a PSHCE curriculum including mental wellbeing, university and job applications and study skills. Responsible for UCAS applications and monitoring work placements.
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Advisory Teacher & Head of IT
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Jul 2021 - Aug 2023
Teaching and leading the teaching of IT, Media Studies and Computer Science at A level and IGCSE. Responsible for teacher development and training and developing digital literacy and digital citizenship in preparation for the island being connected when Google lands a data cable to the island in 2022.Introduced Media Studies as a new A level, developing and resourcing the course for students to adopt a blended approach to learning, devoting time to experiential learning with photography and filmmaking outside of school.
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Taiwan
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head of Computing & Digital Media
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Aug 2019 - Jul 2021
Promoted to head of department, line managing 3 IBDP subjects - Computer Science, ITGS & Film - and a multidisciplinary team of six teachers. Introduced VEX Robotics, managing curriculum, recruitment, budgets and learning spaces.
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Teacher of Computing
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Aug 2013 - Jul 2019
Teaching IT/Computing from KS3-5. Teaching IGCSE ICT (0417), IGCSE Computer Science (0478) & IBDP Information Technology in a Global Society. Led the development of the ITGS course, developing an extensive curriculum supported by a variety of media & starting an ITGS library. Supervised many Extended Essays, leading workshops on social science research.Served as a year form tutor for three years, teaching PSHCE and being the first point of contact for the members of my tutor group. Redeveloped & consolidated much of the PSHCE teaching materials with the head of year.Ran a successful Classics extracurricular group, covering Greek political thought & literature. Ran a Greek & Latin group for a combined group of British & French section students, teaching Ancient Greek with a Latin teacher from the French section.Developed a whole-school media library, sharing educational multimedia securely with staff and students.Mentored a new teacher, providing guidance on organisation, planning & assessment in weekly one-to-one sessions throughout the year.
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Switzerland
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Online workshop facilitator
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Aug 2018 - Apr 2021
Facilitator for online ITGS workshops.
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Lead Developer for cat 2 Digital Society workshops (online & F2F)
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Apr 2020 - Jan 2021
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Examiner
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2020
Examiner for ITGS: Project & SL Paper 1 (May 2019).
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Saint Helena Government
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St Helena
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Advisory Teacher of ICT
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Sep 2011 - Aug 2013
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St Helena
Teaching ICT & Enterprise from KS3-5. Managing the school's ICT department, reviewing the ICT curriculum across the high school and three primary schools, covering Key Stages 1-5. Participating in ICT strategy meetings for St Helena Government.Developed & delivered a training programme for initial teacher trainees on critical thinking in the classroom & reflective teaching. Also led training for senior & middle managers on handling & use of data in informing teaching strategies & student support.From September 2012, introduced Classical Civilisation, starting a new department from scratch having secured funding from UK academics. Also introduced a weekly class for students & staff in classical Greek.
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Teacher, Acting Leader of Learning, ICT
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Sep 2008 - Aug 2011
Led the ICT department, teaching KS3-4 ICT. Introduced new GCSE courses, developed resources for the school's virtual learning environment and developed trainee teachers through mentoring sessions.
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e-learning Consultant
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Dec 2010 - Mar 2011
Developed a comprehensive teacher training course for teachers of Music in Further Education colleges around the UK. Using Moodle, as well as various online tools, the entire course is delivered via distance learning. I have been engaged in ongoing consultancy work for this nationwide FE institution.
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Author
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May 2004 - Jul 2005
Commissioned to write two textbooks aimed at Key Stage 2 ICT (ages 7-11). These books followed UK National Curriculum guidelines, wherever possible integrating other subjects.
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Education
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2020 - 2020Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Certificate in School Management and Leadership, Leading Change -
2017 - 2018Cork Institute of Technology
Master's degree, E-learning Design & Development -
2017 - 2017Cork Institute of Technology
Certificate in Digital Media Design and Development, Digital Arts -
2007 - 2008The University of Huddersfield
PGCE, Secondary ICT -
2003 - 2006University of Wales, Lampeter
BA (hons), Information Technology & Classics -
1996 - 2003Batley Grammar School
A levels & GCSEs, Various
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