A Grounding in the Basic Maths that support Software Fundamentals

From 88.39 C$ /h

A good grasp of Maths and IT Fundamentals has become essential in many walks of life, both professional and personal.

In this very specific foundational course, designed to help those interested in a career in the IT Software field, we will learn about mathematical concepts like: Set theory, Numeral Systems (binary, decimal), and Algebra (including Boolean). These lie at the very foundation of Computer Science. Then go on to see how they are applied in Database Design and Programming concepts.

Extra information

Some means of note taking is recommended.

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At student's location :

Around Larne, United Kingdom

At teacher's location :

Bank Road, Larne, UK

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I was born in a town called Skipton, North Yorkshire. So naturally I've a Northern UK accent. But having taught some twenty years, I typically speak slowly and enunciate clearly.

I very much believe in keeping things as simple as possible, so as to aid practical application. Too much detail early on can overwhelm, and damage confidence. Once a skill has been practised a while, more detail can be added in.

In my personal life, I no live in Larne, Northern Ireland - having moved to Ireland with my wife in 2009. My hobbies include gardening and reading.

Education

Apr 2016 MTA: Software Development Fundamentals
Apr 2016 MTA: Networking Fundamentals
Dec 2011 TESOL TEFL Advanced Certificate (Distinction)
May 2009 Introductory Course - TEFL Certificate
2002-2004 Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Huddersfield University
1999-2001 HND in Software Engineering (Distinction) - Bradford University

Experience / Qualifications

Having passed my Hnd in Software Engineering in 2001, I started teaching vocational IT in colleges. Qualifications like GNVQ and AVCE in subjects like Computer Hardware, Networking, Database Design & Programming. I also worked for Edexcel as an assessor.
Several years later I then passed my TEFL qualifications.
Since then I've taught English as a Foreign language, Hnd level IT and Maths, and basic IT/Microsoft suite skills both online and face-to-face.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

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The class is taught in

English

Skills

Math

Computer science

Information technology

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Mathematics as anyone will tell you can be a very fickle subject to learn. I find the the best way to learn Mathematics is to try as many problems as possible and the understanding comes after you work at it.

In my lessons I will give you problems relating to the topic you tell me you are having trouble with and ask you to solve them to the best of your ability then when you think you're done we'll go over the solutions and I will explain to the best of my ability the reasons we arrive at these solutions. The more you try the better you'll be at mathematics.

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