Ann

I am a passionate and experienced Secondary School (GCSE & A level)/ College / University Computer Science and IT teacher with over 28 years in education, committed to helping students of all backgrounds succeed. Whether working with learners in mainstream schools, alternative education or those learning from home, I provide a supportive, inclusive, and effective learning experience.
I hold multiple professional certifications, including:
• Oracle Academy Certifications in Java Fundamentals and SQL
• Adobe Certified Associate in Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Flash
• Cisco (CCNA) Module 1, ICDL, IC3, and Intel Teach Program
• Cyber Communication Culture Certification, and more
I’ve been honoured with a ‘Best Teacher Award’, and many of my GCSE students have exceeded their FFT target grades by one or two levels.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: Throughout my career, I have taught GCSE and A-Level Computer Science (OCR & AQA) as well as Cambridge Technicals in IT. Alongside my teaching, I regularly contribute to curriculum development, lesson planning, evaluation, and the creation of high-quality teaching resources and handouts.
My expertise spans a wide range of technical and programming skills, including:
• Languages: Java (OOP), Python, C++, Visual Basic, PL/SQL, HTML/CSS
• Software/Tools: Scratch, Alice
I also have strong experience with both formative and summative assessments, and my pastoral responsibilities have allowed me to support students` growth far beyond the classroom,building confidence, improving time management, and developing effective study habits.

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