Zarif Uddin
Ilford,Essex
Summary
Motivated IT professional and trainee teacher with a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, a Level 3 AET qualification, and currently pursuing a Level 7 PGCE in Further Education for IT. Experienced in teaching, student support, and curriculum development, with a strong passion for fostering inclusive, engaging, and high-quality learning environments. Skilled in leveraging IT expertise, including cybersecurity, software design, and cloud computing, to deliver learner-centered and industry-relevant education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Trainee teacher
New City College
Ilford, Redbridge
12.2024 - Current
- Teaching Level 3 IT courses with a focus on programming (Python) and software development.
- Developing and delivering schemes of work aligned with awarding body requirements.
- Supporting learners through individual feedback, progress tracking, and tailored strategies to improve retention and achievement.
- Participating in professional development sessions on teaching and learning strategies, including blended learning.
Learner Recruitment & Sales Officer
Capital City College Group
London, England
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted senior recruitment staff with career fairs and recruitment events.
- Assisted with recruitment duties, screening applications and forwarding top candidates to senior recruitment staff.
- Planned, organised and managed recruitment and selection processes, consistently meeting budget targets and recruitment goals.
- Demonstrated excellent time management to organise studies and meet achievement deadlines.
- Asked for regular feedback to learn faster and improve learning outcomes.
Work Placement Coordinator
Capital City College Group
London, England
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Organised activities for youth to exercise talents, display skills and increase potential.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments, maximising safety for detached work.
- Rewarded acceptable and pro-conduct behaviour and helped youth gain self-control during difficult situations.
- Maintained current understanding of developments in safeguarding, youth work, and professional social care.
- Formulated and submitted development reports to manager.
- Developed strong rapport with young people on 1:1 and group basis.
Liaison officer
Capital City College Group
Tottenham, Haringey
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Filling up a minimum of 20 learners for each cohort.
- Building a good rapport with various stakeholders and JCP's all over East London.
- Facilitating prospective learners on to programmes of study with the college and signpost onto appropriate job opportunities.
- Liaising with JCP and other agencies to identify prospective learners to study with the college and then progress into appropriate employment .
- Deploying a full range of IAG instruments (e.g. Training Needs Analysis, Skill Check, employability assessments, motivational techniques, SMART action planning) to assess and enrol unemployed adults, determine intervention and progress onto a training programme and then into employment.
- Liaising and work with other members of the Employability Team to promote the role and develop joint working.
- Developing strong links with local employers and where possible create Sector Based Work Academies to provide our learners a progression route into employment.
Restaurant supervisor
All Star Lanes
Holborn, City of London
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Strategically planned and reviewed restaurant staffing levels based on evolving service demands.
- Ensured exceptional health and safety standards by closely monitoring restaurant operations.
- Led motivated teams of front- and back-of-house staff, achieving high-quality standards and service.
- Boosted sales through targeted product training and upselling strategy.
Supervisor
Sainsbury's
Chelsea, Royal Kensington and Chelsea
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Guided and coached staff to achieve individual growth and sales production targets.
- Provided instruction, coaching and motivation to all employees during the shift.
- Set and managed schedules to give proper coverage to required areas and meet customer service demands.
Education
PGCE - IT & Computing
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury 09.2024 -
AET Level 3 - IT & Computing
Britania Education Group
London 11.2024 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of East London
London 09.2022 - 06.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Computer Science
University of Greenwich
Greenwich 09.2018 - 06.2022
A Levels - Maths, Physics, Computer Science and Bengali
Loxford School
Ilford2018
GCSE - undefined
Loxford School
Ilford2016
Skills
- Expertise in Python programming, database management, and software development
- Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Access) and MS Project
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud computing, and social media in business
- Exceptional organizational and curriculum planning skills
- Familiar with awarding body requirements and quality assurance processes
Languages
- Fluent in English, Bangla, Hindi, Urdu.
- Working-level expertise in Italian.
- Basic level in French and still learning.
Accomplishments
- Project Management - Worked directly with staff members and the public to organize a Christmas event.
- Creative Problem Solving: - Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
- Flew a military aircraft (Grob G 115).
- Trained in multiple military rifles both semi and fully automatic (No. 8, L98, L81 and more).
- Junior First-Aider.
Hobbies and Extra Curricular
- Semi-professional footballer for Redbridge Fc
- Ex Cadet in 241 squadron (Air Cadets).
Timeline
Trainee teacher
New City College
12.2024 - Current
AET Level 3 - IT & Computing
Britania Education Group
11.2024 - 01.2025
PGCE - IT & Computing
Canterbury Christ Church University
09.2024 -
Work Placement Coordinator
Capital City College Group
03.2024 - 07.2024
Learner Recruitment & Sales Officer
Capital City College Group
01.2024 - 11.2024
Liaison officer
Capital City College Group
02.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of East London
09.2022 - 06.2023
Restaurant supervisor
All Star Lanes
07.2021 - 01.2023
Supervisor
Sainsbury's
01.2021 - 10.2021
Diploma of Higher Education - Computer Science
University of Greenwich
09.2018 - 06.2022
A Levels - Maths, Physics, Computer Science and Bengali
Loxford School
GCSE - undefined
Loxford School
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