Virtual Tutor
Male| BRISTOL, United Kingdom
Member since: Mar 04, 2009
Last active on: Sep 21, 2009 at 05:04 PM (EST)
1 members recommend this Teacher
Classes Conducted: 2| Tutorials Added: 3
About Virtual Tutor

I am a freelance teacher, Gifted and Talented provider, staff CPD and ICT consultant. I have an interest in online learning and I am currently assessing the effectiveness of available tools for teaching online. I have worked for 12 years for a global corporate enterprise in Australia and over 8 years in education in the United Kingdom. My specialty is in all things technology and media from web design, video production, photography and graphic design to PC engineering, networking and databases. Together with OCNW I have written two Access to HE (A Level) qualifications, PC Technicians and Web Development, and I am currently in my second year of the BA in Education and Training with Huddersfield University where I am specializing in technology, curriculum design and innovative teaching. I hope you enjoy your lessons with me as much as I enjoy teaching them, I look forward to seeing you online. Steve http://virtualtutor.ning.com

Teaching Preferences

Online Teaching at $30-40 per hour
Face to Face Teaching at $40-50 per hour
Offers free trial classes

Teaches these Subjects and Topics

Access (Computer: Database)

Language of Instruction: English

MySQL (Computer: Database)

Language of Instruction: English

Fireworks (Computer: Graphics and Multimedia)

Language of Instruction: English

Flash (Computer: Graphics and Multimedia)

Language of Instruction: English

Photoshop (Computer: Graphics and Multimedia)

Language of Instruction: English

PC Engineering Level 2-3 (Computer: Hardware)

Language of Instruction: English

PC Engineering

Networking Level 2-3 (Computer: Networking)

Language of Instruction: English

PHP (Computer: Web Development)

Language of Instruction: English

XHTML and CSS (Computer: Web Development)

Language of Instruction: English

Digital Photography (Computer: Graphics and Multimedia)

Language of Instruction: English

Photogaphy

Javascript (Computer: Programming)

Language of Instruction: English

SLR Photography (Others)

Language of Instruction: English

Video Production (Others)

Language of Instruction: English

Linux (Computer: Operating Systems)

Language of Instruction: English

Graphic Design (Computer: Graphics and Multimedia)

Language of Instruction: English

Teaching Experience

FE Lecturer

Kirklees College, United Kingdom

Sep 2001 - Present

Web Design, PC Engineering, Networking, Linux, Digital Photography, Flash, fireworks, Dreamweaver, Graphic Design, Databases, PHP, MySQL XHTML CSS JavaScript


Developed Access to HE course PC Technicians with OCNW

Developed Access to HE course Web Development with OCNW

Consultant and Trainer to Secondary Education

Various Secondary Colleges, United Kingdom

Sep 2005 - Present

Web Design, Flash, Animation, Media Studies, Graphic Design, Video Production, Staff CPD, ICT Consultancy

FE Lecturer

Joseph Priestley College, United Kingdom

Sep 2000 - Sep 2001

OCR ICT Diploma

Team Leader

Coca Cola Amatil Ltd, Australia

Jul 1988 - Jul 2000

Workplace Training and Mentoring


Workplace Assessor
Train the Trainer
Corporate Team Leadership Programme

Professional Experience

Freelance Gifted and Talented provider
Moor End Technology College, United Kingdom
Sep 2005 - Present

Gifted and Talented, ICT and Media Studies workshops

Curriculum Design and Development
Open College of the North West (OCNW), United Kingdom
Sep 2001 - Present

By association - Created two Access To HE provisions in PC Engineering and Web Development

Photography Portfolio "Active Learning"
Ashbrow Early Years Centre, United Kingdom
Sep 2002 - Sep 2002
Team Leader
Coca Cola Amatil Ltd, Australia
Jul 1988 - Jul 2000

Manage team of 14 engineers.
Support National Contracts
Development of a National Call Centre
Project to centralise stock suppliers, levels, database and prices.
Project to cross charge departmental services.
Develop and provide training for a corporate Beverage Technician qualification.
Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics preparation
Customer Service, Marketing, IT Engineering Support.

Academics and Credentials: Education

Bachelor of Arts in Education and Training

The University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Sep 2007 - Present


Currently on target for a First Degree
modules include
Technology in Teaching and Learning
Improving Teaching and Learning - Innovative Practices
Curriculum Design and Management

Certificate in Education

The University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Sep 2003 - Sep 2004

Train the Trainer

Australian Institute of Management, Australia

Jul 1999 - Jul 1999

Level 4 Team Leadership and Business Management

NSW TAFE, Australia

Jul 1996 - Jul 1998

Academics and Credentials: Professional Exams

Microsoft Office Specialist

Microsoft United Kingdom

Year of Passing: 2003


Expert Excel
Expert Access
MOS Administrator

Certifications or Credentials

Certificate of Education
United Kingdom
Year of Passing: 2003
City and Guilds 730/7 Teaching Certificate Stage 1
United Kingdom
Year of Passing: 2002
Workplace Assessor
Australia
Year of Passing: 1998

Membership and Associations

Institute for Learning
United Kingdom
Sep 2007 - Present

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