CV
Work
Experience
2023-Present
Freelance Software Developer
Developed Snapshot History using the Python programming language and Anvil Works. It is a generative AI web app, which researches and creates history information and activity sheets.
2009 - Present
Freelance Education Writer
Author textbooks, exam advice workbooks and digital teaching resources for KS3, GCSE and A Level History students.
2009 - Present
Examiner
Expert examiner for the current Edexcel GCSE Paper 1 (Medicine through Time) and Paper 3 (Germany, 1918-39). Examined legacy units, including International Relations, 1943-91, and Britain, 1931-51.
2007 - Present
History Teacher
2018-Present (Head of History): Lead curriculum planning, departmental assessment strategies and fieldwork.
2007-Present (Teacher): Teach History to pupils from all year groups from Year 7 upwards, including both GCSE and A Level.
Education
2006-2007
PGCE, University of York
A Postgraduate Certificate in Education, focusing on secondary teaching.
2003-2006
BA (Hons) History, 1st University of York
A History degree, focusing on medieval and early modern history.
Skills
& Expertise
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Content Research & Development - researched content on a range of topics.
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Content Writing - written for a variety of abilities and ages (11-18).
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Software development - experienced in Python and the use of generative AI models.
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Curriculum Design - designed and consulted on Secondary History curriculums.
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Effective Teaching - produced and delivered resources for the History classroom.
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Examining - mock exam writer and long term exam marker for Pearson Edexcel.