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Nicola Brown

Nicola Brown

Saint Ann, Jamaica

Summary

Results-driven cyber security student seeking an internship opportunity to gain hands-on experience. Strong analytical skills and understanding of cyber security principles and best practices. Familiar with industry-standard security tools and technologies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

High School ICT and Computing Teacher

Harris Academy
London, Surrey
09.2022 - Current
  • Executing student-centered lessons according to institutional standards
  • Maintaining a tracker of students' performance
  • Attending regular CPD training to develop teaching and learning methodology
  • Communicate students' performance with parents
  • Enforced school-wide behavioural policy within the classroom setting to minimise low-level disruption and enhance learning.

Information Technology and Digital Media Teacher

Ferncourt High
St. Ann, Jamaica
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Train new teachers to use google suite and the learning management system.
  • Staff advisor to the class monitors.
  • Provided a safe and enriching learning environment to help students develop computer technology skills.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental opportunities by collaborating with colleagues to develop new learning projects.
  • Kept detailed records of student progress and completed reports to parents and carers.

Information Technology Teacher

Ferncourt High
St. Ann, Jamaica
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Facilitated cross-departmental opportunities by collaborating with colleagues to develop new learning projects.
  • Met with both students and parents termly to report progress and address learning challenges.
  • Managed and adapted classes to involve and motivate students.
  • Accommodated students with additional learning needs by differentiating lesson delivery and objectives as appropriate.

Food Service Worker

Evelyn Hill Inc.
New York, New York
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Demonstrated proper food handling and safety standards.
  • Kept work areas spotlessly clean for optimal hygiene levels and consistent customer satisfaction.
  • Warmly greeted customers and proactively reduced wait times.

Education

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

Southern New Hampshire University
11.2022 -

Bachelor of Education - Computer Science with Social Studies

College of Agriculture Science and Education
Portland, Jamaica
09.2013 - 07.2019

High School - General Studies

Ferncourt High School
09.2007 - 07.2012

Computer Science Subject Knowledge -

Teach Computing
10.2022 - 05.2023

GSS Train the Trainer - Digital Skills

Vocational Training Development Institute
05.2022 - 08.2022

Certificate short course - PowerShell

City University London
London
10.2022 - 12.2022

Skills

  • PowerShell Basics
  • HTML
  • IT troubleshooting
  • Data security
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Deductive reasoning skills
  • Developing security plans
  • Microsoft Access
  • Data validation
  • Problem solving

Timeline

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

Southern New Hampshire University
11.2022 -

Computer Science Subject Knowledge -

Teach Computing
10.2022 - 05.2023

Certificate short course - PowerShell

City University London
10.2022 - 12.2022

High School ICT and Computing Teacher

Harris Academy
09.2022 - Current

GSS Train the Trainer - Digital Skills

Vocational Training Development Institute
05.2022 - 08.2022

Information Technology and Digital Media Teacher

Ferncourt High
09.2020 - 08.2022

Information Technology Teacher

Ferncourt High
09.2019 - 06.2020

Food Service Worker

Evelyn Hill Inc.
05.2017 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Education - Computer Science with Social Studies

College of Agriculture Science and Education
09.2013 - 07.2019

High School - General Studies

Ferncourt High School
09.2007 - 07.2012
Nicola Brown