Stacey Pogoda
Computer Science Teacher/Head of Department at Becket Keys Church of England School- Claim this Profile
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Richard Leinfellner
Stacey was instrumental for me when I joined UEL. Despite having many year’s experience in the games business, I was totally new to Higher Education. Joining academia was a culture shock for me however she took me under her wing to show me the ropes and help me navigate the institution. I think it’s fair to say that without Stacey’s kindness & encouragement I may not have lasted. She was the best person I could have had to share an office with. Stacey’s deep understanding of design / narrative is coupled with a highly practical games design approach which ensures the students end up with meaningful portfolio pieces. During our time together at UEL I saw her demonstrate the highest standards with regards to teaching, student support and academic integrity. Her deep passion for the subject and the well-being of her students is crystal clear, this is backed up by the many years of experience she has gained from getting students to achieve their very best, many ending up with their chosen careers. I highly recommend Stacey for any senior teaching/leadership role at instructions who care about quality, integrity and supporting viable student destinations.
Richard Leinfellner
Stacey was instrumental for me when I joined UEL. Despite having many year’s experience in the games business, I was totally new to Higher Education. Joining academia was a culture shock for me however she took me under her wing to show me the ropes and help me navigate the institution. I think it’s fair to say that without Stacey’s kindness & encouragement I may not have lasted. She was the best person I could have had to share an office with. Stacey’s deep understanding of design / narrative is coupled with a highly practical games design approach which ensures the students end up with meaningful portfolio pieces. During our time together at UEL I saw her demonstrate the highest standards with regards to teaching, student support and academic integrity. Her deep passion for the subject and the well-being of her students is crystal clear, this is backed up by the many years of experience she has gained from getting students to achieve their very best, many ending up with their chosen careers. I highly recommend Stacey for any senior teaching/leadership role at instructions who care about quality, integrity and supporting viable student destinations.
Richard Leinfellner
Stacey was instrumental for me when I joined UEL. Despite having many year’s experience in the games business, I was totally new to Higher Education. Joining academia was a culture shock for me however she took me under her wing to show me the ropes and help me navigate the institution. I think it’s fair to say that without Stacey’s kindness & encouragement I may not have lasted. She was the best person I could have had to share an office with. Stacey’s deep understanding of design / narrative is coupled with a highly practical games design approach which ensures the students end up with meaningful portfolio pieces. During our time together at UEL I saw her demonstrate the highest standards with regards to teaching, student support and academic integrity. Her deep passion for the subject and the well-being of her students is crystal clear, this is backed up by the many years of experience she has gained from getting students to achieve their very best, many ending up with their chosen careers. I highly recommend Stacey for any senior teaching/leadership role at instructions who care about quality, integrity and supporting viable student destinations.
Richard Leinfellner
Stacey was instrumental for me when I joined UEL. Despite having many year’s experience in the games business, I was totally new to Higher Education. Joining academia was a culture shock for me however she took me under her wing to show me the ropes and help me navigate the institution. I think it’s fair to say that without Stacey’s kindness & encouragement I may not have lasted. She was the best person I could have had to share an office with. Stacey’s deep understanding of design / narrative is coupled with a highly practical games design approach which ensures the students end up with meaningful portfolio pieces. During our time together at UEL I saw her demonstrate the highest standards with regards to teaching, student support and academic integrity. Her deep passion for the subject and the well-being of her students is crystal clear, this is backed up by the many years of experience she has gained from getting students to achieve their very best, many ending up with their chosen careers. I highly recommend Stacey for any senior teaching/leadership role at instructions who care about quality, integrity and supporting viable student destinations.
Credentials
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Secondary Computer Science - Professional Development 2020-2021
National Centre for Computing EducationAug, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Becket Keys Church of England School
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Computer Science Teacher/Head of Department
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Aug 2021 - Present
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St. Martin's School
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Brentwood, England, United Kingdom
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Teacher of Computer Science and IT
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Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
Currently in my NQT year, teaching Digital Literacy at KS3, and GCSE and A Level Computer Science and BTEC IT at KS4 and KS5. Currently in my NQT year, teaching Digital Literacy at KS3, and GCSE and A Level Computer Science and BTEC IT at KS4 and KS5.
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University of East London
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Lecturer, Course Leader BA Computer Games Design: Story Development
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Sep 2005 - Apr 2019
I was the course leader of BA Computer Games Design: Story Development since it started in 2005, and admissions tutor for both games courses at UEL. I became a Fellow of the HEA in 2009 and a Senior Fellow in 2013 and contributed significantly to Learning & Teaching at UEL by serving on both School and University-wide committees, as well as successful bidding on internal small research grants specifically looking at management and assessment of group work. I was nominated in five different categories in the 2019 UEL VC&P Awards for: Learning & Teaching; Student Experience; Service Excellence; Industry 4.0 Readiness; Outstanding Contribution.I have extensive knowledge of HE QA having served on the School Quality Standing committee for five years as well a serving as an External Examiner at the University of Suffolk and Anglia Ruskin, and External Adviser for Stafford University.I taught across all levels of undergraduate study on a range of modules across game and gameplay design, games analysis and research and experience design, with a special interest in narrative games design. School Committees• ADI Student Success Committee (Chair)• Learning & Teaching (rep for Media & Screen Studies, Chair of School Assessment Subcommittee, Chair of the Online-Learning Subcommittee)• School Quality Standing Committee (rep for Media & Screen Studies)• School boardUniversity-wide Committees• Assessment Policy working group• UEL Professional Standard Framework Panel (considering HEA applications)• Student Success Committee (ADI Rep)• Paperless Application Programme Board• VLE Steering Group Show less
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Lecturer
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Sep 2002 - Sep 2005
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Ardleigh Green Infant School and Junior School
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London, United Kingdom
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Primary School Coding Club Facilitator
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Apr 2013 - Jul 2018
In my free time I volunteer at a local primary school running an after school coding club teaching Y5 and Y6 students coding through the design and development of Scratch games based on a cirriculum I have designed. I have also run before school clubs with Y1 and Y2 students and have run Hour of Code Outreach events for primary school children. In my free time I volunteer at a local primary school running an after school coding club teaching Y5 and Y6 students coding through the design and development of Scratch games based on a cirriculum I have designed. I have also run before school clubs with Y1 and Y2 students and have run Hour of Code Outreach events for primary school children.
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London Metropolitan University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Visiting Lecturer
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Sep 2001 - Sep 2002
Visiting lecturer/module leader for web development modules on the MA and BA Digital Media courses. Visiting lecturer/module leader for web development modules on the MA and BA Digital Media courses.
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Freelance
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London, United Kingdom
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Interactive Media Designer/Developer
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Jul 1999 - Sep 2002
Front and backend development for data-driven applications and websites utilising php/mysql and JavaScript/HTML/CSS for a range of clients including Milo Creative, Rapido TV, Forma Communications. Front and backend development for data-driven applications and websites utilising php/mysql and JavaScript/HTML/CSS for a range of clients including Milo Creative, Rapido TV, Forma Communications.
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Middlesex University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lecturer
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1999 - 2002
Taught part-time on the MA Design for Interactive Media course, running both taught modules as well as supervision of dissertations and projects. Specialisation in web-based development including php/mysql dynamic data driven applications and websites. Taught part-time on the MA Design for Interactive Media course, running both taught modules as well as supervision of dissertations and projects. Specialisation in web-based development including php/mysql dynamic data driven applications and websites.
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MNIS
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Rochester, New York
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Senior UI Developer
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Aug 1997 - Jul 1999
Lead UI developer for MAPIT, an online application for carrying out natural language prior art searches on US, European and Japanese patents. Lead UI developer for MAPIT, an online application for carrying out natural language prior art searches on US, European and Japanese patents.
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Eastman Kodak Company
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Rochester, New York
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HCI Intern - Human Factors
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Oct 1995 - Aug 1996
HCI Design intern for a year. Worked on a range of projects from UI design to UI testing. Responsible for the design of the Red-eye removal feature in the Kodak photo-kiosk printing products. HCI Design intern for a year. Worked on a range of projects from UI design to UI testing. Responsible for the design of the Red-eye removal feature in the Kodak photo-kiosk printing products.
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Instant Access Media
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Manager
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1992 - 1994
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Education
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2019 - 2020
Havering Teacher Training Partnership
PGCE and ITT as a Secondary school Computer Science Teacher -
2003 - 2004
University of East London
PG Diploma, Research Methods -
1994 - 1995
Middlesex University
MA, Design for Interactive Media -
1985 - 1989
SUNY Geneseo
BA, English Literature
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