Summary
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Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
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Folake Aiyetigbo

Camberwell,London

Summary

Experienced computer science teacher , specialising in delivering engaging and comprehensible content. Capable of fostering deep understanding of complex concepts through innovative teaching methods such as pair programming, flipped learning approach , interdisciplinary links and student-led learning. Skilled in curriculum development and fostering inclusive learning environment that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Teacher of Computer Science

Christ The King Aquinas Sixth Form College
Brockley, London
09.2022 - Current
  • Develop and implement comprehensive scheme of learning aligned with curriculum guidelines to support learners' achievement
  • Deliver engaging computer science lessons that meet curriculum and examination board standards.
  • Organise hands-on coding sessions embedded in lessons to enhance student interest and practical skills.
  • Conduct regular assessments to evaluate student progress and set targeted academic goals
  • Provide constructive feedback to help students overcome learning gaps and improve outcomes.
  • Prepare detailed course impact review for senior management review.




Trainee teacher

Dulwich College
London, Greater London
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Assisted lead teachers in curriculum planning and implementation.
  • Delivered lessons according to school curriculum guidelines; ensured consistency in teaching standards across all classrooms.
  • Planned, prepared resources and delivered engaging lessons to pupils across key stages 3, 4 and 5.
  • Assessed and recorded students' progress to identify areas needing improvement. Utilised assessment data to inform planning of subsequent lessons. Retaught concepts when pupils demonstrated insufficient mastery before advancing.
  • Supervised and supported students during extracurricular activities such as coding club.
  • Adhered to school safeguarding procedures and maintained safe environments conducive to student learning.





Trainee teacher

Harris City Academy
Croydon, Greater London
10.2021 - 01.2022


  • Delivered structured and sequenced lessons to pupils across key stages 3 and 4.
  • Utilised diverse instructional and assessment resources to adapt lessons to meet students' needs.
  • Carried out some pastoral duties as a co-tutor to a year 7 group for instance, facilitated daily routines and sorted out timetable issues.
  • Conducted PSHE lessons during tutor time to support students' personal development.


Teaching assistant

Jessop Primary School
London, Greater London
09.2019 - 10.2021

Teaching Assistant and SEN support


  • Supported pupils' access to learning through one-on-one guidance including SEN pupils for improved academic performance.
  • ·Facilitated general support for teacher through clerical duties, resource organisation for classroom learning, and active engagement in pupil and classroom management.

Administrative assistant

Goodness and Mercy Limited
London, Greater London
08.2014 - 09.2019
  • Managed client enquiries, requests, and complaints promptly to ensure high satisfaction levels.
  • Handled written correspondences, including letters and emails.
  • Maintained and updated client records, guaranteeing data security and confidentiality.
  • Scheduled meetings and appointments for clients and management using an organised diary.

Flight watch/Data Officer

Maevis Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2008 - 10.2012

Flight watch/Data Officer

  • ·Tracked aircraft movements and logged accurate daily flight data from various sources for informed business decisions - invoicing
  • Analysed monthly flight data using SQL queries for finance department audits.
  • Compiled reports from radar, physical observations, and communication frequencies for billing.

Data entry officer

Mariavia Limited,
Minna, Nigeria
02.2008 - 04.2008

Data verification officer (fixed contract)


  • Conducted thorough verification of clients' documents for authenticity and accuracy.
  • Captured clients' biometric data and issued clearance certificates.
  • Logged and escalated suspected inconsistencies to supervisor for resolution.

Customer service support

Alif maintenance solutions
Minna, Nigeria
04.2007 - 02.2008

Customer service support

  • Addressed client enquiries and concerns via telephone, email, and face-to-face interactions.
  • Documented communications and provided assistance, signposting to relevant authorities when necessary.

Education

PGCE - Computing

Kings College London
London
09.2021 - 06.2022

Computer science

LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (LAUTECH)
Nigeria
09.2001 - 07.2006

Pre-degree science

LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (LAUTECH)
Nigeria
09.2000 - 07.2001

WASCE -

Mayflower Secondary School
Nigeria
09.1993 - 06.1999

Skills

  • Curriculum design and delivery of well-structured computer science lessons
  • Skilled in conducting data driven formative and summative assessments and exam preparation
  • Ability to adapt lessons to meeting learners' needs
  • Use of educational and technology tools such as Google classroom, Teams OneNote, online IDEs
  • Effective classroom management and behaviour for learning
  • Promoting student engagement and independent learning for example through flipped learning and classroom discussions
  • Python programming proficiency
  • Excellent rapport building and communicating with parents regarding learners' progress


Certification

  • Member of CAS - Computing at School
  • Keeping Children Safe in Education – refresher completed September 2025
  • Prevent training – refresher completed September 2025

Affiliations

  • Baking and cake decorating

Gaps in employment

July 2022 to September 2022

  • Summer Break : school summer break. This was the transition period between the completion of PGCE and the beginning of the autumn term at current school.


October 2012 to August 2014

  • Raising family and relocation: further employment was not sought after leaving Maevis Limited due to plans of relocation to the United Kingdom to join family. The process was quite delayed and took longer than anticipated.


April 2008 to September 2008

  • Transition between jobs: end of fixed contract job with the completion of NYSC. The five months was spent on self-development - enrolling for a course in databases while also looking to secure a job


December 2006 to April 2007

  • Transition between completion of higher education and start of NYSC: wait period between completion of higher education and undergoing NYSC


July 2001 to September 2001

  • Summer break: university summer break between the completion of the pre-degree program and the start of first year undergraduate.








References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher of Computer Science

Christ The King Aquinas Sixth Form College
09.2022 - Current

Trainee teacher

Dulwich College
02.2022 - 05.2022

Trainee teacher

Harris City Academy
10.2021 - 01.2022

PGCE - Computing

Kings College London
09.2021 - 06.2022

Teaching assistant

Jessop Primary School
09.2019 - 10.2021

Administrative assistant

Goodness and Mercy Limited
08.2014 - 09.2019

Flight watch/Data Officer

Maevis Limited
09.2008 - 10.2012

Data entry officer

Mariavia Limited,
02.2008 - 04.2008

Customer service support

Alif maintenance solutions
04.2007 - 02.2008

Computer science

LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (LAUTECH)
09.2001 - 07.2006

Pre-degree science

LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (LAUTECH)
09.2000 - 07.2001

WASCE -

Mayflower Secondary School
09.1993 - 06.1999
Folake Aiyetigbo