Career history
My career in the computer industry began in 1982 and has encompassed a number of roles, including Systems Controller for financial computerised systems, Analyst/Programmer. Since 1987 I have worked as a trainer for different software packages in a number of organisations, as well as in a self-employed capacity for private clients.
In my various training roles, I have often taught myself software and have developed manuals to a high, professional standard, written in plain English.
In 2004 I trained to teach Business English, helping people achieve a GCSE-equivalent qualification. As part of that training, I specialised in dyslexia. I also helped design forms for Organisational and Training Needs Analyses within organisations, have carried out ONAs and TNAs and have written reports on effective work practices.
My recent qualifications
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
- CROCN Giving Information and Advice Level 3
- CfBT/The Dyslexia Institute Certificate in Supporting Dyslexic Learners in Different Contexts (distance learning)
- MKOB LSC Workplace Skills for Life Specialist course
- City and Guilds (9485) Level 4 Certificate for Adult Literacy Subject Specialists
- City and Guilds (9295) Level 2 Certificate in Adult Learner Support
In spring 2007 I opened The Chilterns IDL Centre in Prestwood to help children, adults and students with dyslexia to read and spell more effectively using specialist multi-sensory software.
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