Mathematics, chemistry and statistics tutor with 14 years experience. Let's learn to flourish.

Richard 's CV

I have a pleasant disposition and keen sense of humour and communicate easily with people on all levels. I am able to adapt well to a demanding and changing environment. I am proactive, diligent, efficient, punctual, loyal reliable and always willing to help and respond to authority in a positive manner.

Motivated by results, my exposure and experience in various fields and endeavours mean I have a strong desire and confidence in reaching both work and personal career goals and feel I have acquired the knowledge base and skills necessary to be part of a team that works dynamically towards growth of an organization.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
02/2008 - Private tuition: one-2-one and small groups; GCSE, IB, IGCSE, AS & A-Levels, undergraduate; Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics; home and tuitions Centres.

08/2007 – 08/2016 Duty/Night Manager, Tesco Stores ltd,
Part of the store’s lead team, making decisions every day and night that support my colleagues to do their job and put a smile on the faces as they deliver a great shopping trip for customers.

09/2006 – 08/2012 Tutor, Nzo Academy of London and Surrey.
Teaching and tutoring GSCE level and Advanced level and College Chemistry, Physics, ICT and Mathematics on all syllabi of the various examination boards EDEXCEL, AQA and OCR.

02/2005 – 03/2006 Junior Tester, Yemidel Consult, London
Duties:
Significant exposure to the Test Director and the Wind & Load Runners with sound knowledge of Software Testing theory and the System Development Life Cycle.
Review business requirement and provide feedback from a testing perspective.
Determine the testing requirements and create update the relevant test plan.
Web interface testing.
Extensive work on templates (e.g. letterheads) in line with strict legal requirement of various branches of firms with varying number of branches worldwide released often differently,
Work on security patches followed by regression testing.

02/2004 – 12/2004 Website Design Analyst, Design UK.
Tasks involved website and computer applications design and consultancy services, software testing etc. Daily office duties involving phone calls and paperwork like Invoices, etc.

11/2002 – 12/2003 Sales Representative, Sony Centre, London.
Part of a strong team of sale representatives.
Our main objective was working out sales strategies to entice and keep new customers through excellent customer relationships and product promotions. I was also solely responsible for designing training plans for new recruits and supported them to acquire the right skills needed for their roles.
Over the months, I increased revenue for each new product by promoting other services (i.e. mail shots, inserts etc) to new clients and designing of fly-outs and leaflets. Also, I attended Security Industry exhibitions to introduce and promote the company to new clients and security measures.


SKILLS & QUALITIES

-Analytical approach with attention to detail,
-able to take self-initiative,
-positive attitude & self-motivated,
-excellent communication skills with ability to provide clear feedback,
-able to work under pressure to strict deadlines and as part of a team,
-well organized and able to prioritise own workload,
-achievement oriented,
-adaptable & pragmatic,
-good interpersonal skills & sense of humour,
-commercial awareness,
-dedicated tutor,
-project Management skills,
-advanced Microsoft Offices (graphics, database, spreadsheet, PowerPoint etc),
-E-Commerce & Internet technology,
-Private Mathematics and Science tutoring (Detailed knowledge of the tutoring areas)


EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

09/2016 Teachers Safeguarding Training, London Academy of Tutors, Private, United kingdom,

08/2016 Site Safety Plus, Health & Safety Awareness For Construction and Civil Engineering Industries, CITB, Cskills Awards, United Kingdom ,

10/2010 - MBA General , The Open University, United Kingdom,
12/2006 – 08/2007 Management Trainee, Tesco Academy, United Kingdom,
10/2005 – 01/2006 ISEB Certified Software Tester (Foundation), Private, United Kingdom,
09/2004 – 03/2005 ECDL (European Computer Drive License), Private, United Kingdom,
09/2002 – 06/2004 MSc Computing & Information Systems, Univ of Greenwich, United Kingdom,
09/1996 – 06/1999 BSc (Hons) Chemistry, University of Ghana,
09/1992 – 06/1994 GCE A’ Level: [Physics, chemistry, Maths, Gen Paper],
09/1987 – 06/1992 SC/GCE O’ Level: [Physics, Chemistry, Modern Maths, Additional modern Maths, English Language, Economics, Geography, Biology]

07/2003 – To date Member, British Computer Society