Resume of Mark A Simon

Qualifications

Degree

BA; Dip Ed, (Mathematics, Psychology) Macquarie University

Technical

CompTIA: A+; Network+; iNet+

Apple Service Certification

ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence)

Master MOS Trainer (Microsoft Office Specialist) 2000 & 2003

Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Project 2002

VETAB

Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training

Certificate IV in IT (Client Support)

Certificate IV in Small Business Management

Work Experience

Current: Owner, Manngo Net Pty Ltd/ Comparity Training

Comparity Training offers application and technical training, as well as development in Web, Database and Software.

Much of this work is as a contractor to companies including:

Dynamic Web Training, Computer Graphics College, WorldSites, McMillan Bird, Pollak, SkillGate and Computer Gym.

1995 - 2000: Director of Studies (Computing)

Bridge Business College, Sydney.

• Maintenance of Computer System & Network:
• Development of software for specific purposes
• Supervision, Training & Development of procedures for staff and students
• Development & Oversight of Computer Curriculum
• Teaching of students in specialised areas, such as programming & HTML

1993 - 1994: Computer Coordinator

St Agnes High School, Rooty Hill

1992: Twilight Communications

• Contract Programming
• Consultancy & Training

1988 - 1991: Education Officer

Kurrawood Computers, Richmond

• Advising schools on their computer hardware & software needs
• Training staff, and giving presentations to staff and parents

While there, I was also responsible for helping business in the following areas:

• Networking
• Specialised hardware and software needs
• Training and support

Before: Computer Education Consultant

Disadvantaged Schools Program

Working with teachers in developing policy; Training of staff and other adults associated with the program; Advise DSP committee on acquisition of hardware and software; Advise DSP committee on curriculum and policy matters; Provide a written Report to the DSP committee and schools on the progress of the Program; Work with state committees on the development and implementation of policy and training programs; Working with children on computer and music camps

Before: Mathematics Teacher

Windsor High School & Springwood

Teaching Mathematics and computing at all levels; Development and implementation of school computer curriculum and facilities; Working with regional committees on computer education; Working with Talented Students programs; Coaching the Debating Teams

Contracts & Other Development Include

• Development of Booking System for the Australian Museum, Educational Division (Twilight Communications).
• Development of Apple version of Technics control software for Lego
• Development of Educational Game (Maths Invaders) on Macintosh. (Twilight Communications).

Drama

I have been involved in amateur theatre, including acting and directing, and was president of Glenbrook Players.

Music

I have a keen interest in a variety of music. I play the guitar, and am studying the piano.

Other

I maintain a strong interest in Science and Mathematics.

Technical

Operating Systems & Platforms

Macintosh OS, Windows and Linux, as well as older systems.

Programming Languages

C & C++; Pascal; BASIC; SQL; Assembly Languages; Scripting languages specific to various packages (VBA etc)

Web Technologies

HTML; JavaScript; CSS; Perl; PHP; XML;

Networking

TCP/IP; AppleShare; Windows; Novel NetWare;

Software

• MS Office
• Internet Software
• Various Graphic & DTP software
• Database Packages

Teaching

• High School Teaching
• Adult Education
• Individual and group training in software and concepts.

IT Subjects Taught

MS Office

Word, Excel, Access, Outlook PowerPoint, Project

Programming

C++; VB.NET

Web

DreamWeaver; FrontPage, Flash

(X)HTML; CSS; JavaScript; PHP; ASP.NET

Microsoft Courses

Other

XML, SQL

Presentation

A major area of my responsibilities has been in presentations to groups, both to teach, and to inform.

Experience

I have had much to do with the education of school aged students, and with adults. The years of teaching and inservice training have helped me to form a style which communicates comfortably and effectively with others.

Problem Solving

I have also spent much time in working with groups and individuals in establishing and meeting their computer-related needs, and working through the implementation of their solutions. This often involved repeated meetings, research into the possible solutions, and learning on my part of how it all worked.

Strengths

• My ability to communicate well verbally and in the written word
• Solid knowledge of computers which is broad and deep
• Fast learner
• Ability and experience in teaching
• Management of people
• Management of resources
• Sense of Humour ...
• An interest in the Arts as well as the Sciences