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Lorraine D.
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My name is Miss Lorraine De Souza, Currently a Head of Year 11 and have been teaching ICT and Computer Science for 12 years. I graduated with a First Class Honors degree in Computing and Business Management from Kingston University, UK in 2009 and proceeded to complete my PGCE in Information Technology at Kings College University of London in 2011 after taking a break to travel. I worked in an Academy for 6 years as, a Head of department, Head of Year 12 and a Coordinator of Business and Computing. I love my job because of the students I interact with. When I am not teaching I love to travel and explore other cultures or socialize with friends in nice restaurants. Read more
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About Me
My name is Miss Lorraine De Souza, Currently a Head of Year 11 and have been teaching ICT and Computer Science for 12 years. I graduated with a First Class Honors degree in Computing and Business Management from Kingston University, UK in 2009 and proceeded to complete my PGCE in Information Technology at Kings College University of London in 2011 after taking a break to travel. I worked in an Academy for 6 years as, a Head of department, Head of Year 12 and a Coordinator of Business and Computing. I love my job because of the students I interact with. When I am not teaching I love to travel and explore other cultures or socialize with friends in nice restaurants.
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My classes are fun and interactive. I ensure all the content learn meets to the exam content needed for the students whilst extended their knowledge to real world experiences.
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Information Technology
Computer Science
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Head of Year 11
GEMS Metropole
Address students' pastoral needs, ensuring comprehensive support in emotional, social, welfare, attendance, and health matters through assemblies and establishment of a mentoring programme. Analyze assessment data to identify patterns in student performance,pinpointing areas for academic improvement and development. Cultivate strong, positive connections with families, serving as an accessible and professional liaison. Collaborate with staff to elevate educational standards and student achievement through strategic year group leadership, and delivering training. Motivate staff to enhance teaching efficacy by sharing outstanding practice, offering professional mentorship and through effective line management. Facilitate and organise mock exams, communicate with students and parents regularly. Schedule and co-ordinate the entry into 6th Form Process ensuring students chose suitable pathways and receive guidance throughout.
Head of Department
GEMS Metropole
Integrated Prep and Senior School vision into the Computer Science and ICT curriculum, ensuring alignment and progress. Implemented diagnostic assessment tools to identify and support individual student learning needs. Successfully led department in preparation for inspections. Fostered academic excellence by coordinating parent-teacher meetings, setting student performance plans and delivering training on learning strategies. Updated teaching materials, ensuring inclusive, adaptive education. Enhanced student engagement through dynamic and interactive classroom experience.
Co-ordinator of Business and Computer Science/ Head of Year 12/ Head of Computer Science/Teacher of Business Studies/Computer Science
Park Academy West London
Fostered student growth in social, personal, and academic domains. Articulated a clear strategic vision, identifying improvement areas and orchestrating targeted action plans successfully for the department and for student progress. Maintained proactive and positive communication with parents, ensuring transparency and engagement with the educational progress of students. Monitored and optimized student attendance and punctuality, achieving exemplary standards across the year group. Delivered training and offered expert guidance to stakeholders on pathways including University admissions, internships and apprenticeship applications.
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Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Information Communications Technology
Kings College London
Bachelor of Science with Honours First Class, Computing with Business
Kingston University
NPQ for Senior Leadership
Department for Education