Thomasina Cummings
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Curriculum vitae

Thomasina (Tammy) Cummings BSc (Hons) MBCS

Maiden name Payne
Bridgend CF34 9AT
admin@thomasinacummings.com

Experience

  1. – Present

    Digital Trainer and IQA

    GCS Training, Gower College Swansea

    • Assessor, Agored Software Developer 4
    • Assessor, C&G Business Administration 4
    • IQA and Assessor, Agored Digital Infra Engineer 3 and 4
    • IQA, Pearson IT Software, Web and Comms 3 and 4
    • IQA, Agored User Centred Design 2, 3 and 4
    • IQA, Agored Data Analytics 3

    Previously in this role: Assessor of C&G Functional Skills 2 and 3; Assessor and IQA for C&G IT Software, Web and Comms 3 and 4, Agored Information Security 3 and 4, C&G IT User Awards 2 and 3, Agored Cyber Security Analyst, and Agored Digital Skills for Business 2 and 3.

  2. –

    Digital Peer Mentor

    GCS Training, Gower College Swansea

  3. –

    Crochet Designer

    Thomasina Cummings Designs

  4. –

    Finisher and Packer

    SLS Creative, Porthcawl

  5. –

    Teaching Assistant

    Valley Education (long-term placement at Betws Primary)

  6. –

    Tutor and Assessor

    WBTA, Port Talbot

  7. –

    Microsoft Student Partner

    Microsoft UK

  8. –

    Elected Student Representative

    University of Wales, Swansea

  9. –

    Bar work and housekeeping

    Esplanade Hotel, Porthcawl

  10. –

    Production operative and telesales

    OP Chocolates, Merthyr Tydfil; Bluebird Toys, Pentrebach; Cardiff Moat House Hotel

  11. –

    Youth Training Scheme placements

    New Look, Merthyr Tydfil; Kwik Save, Nelson; Boots the Chemist, Caerphilly

Education and qualifications

  1. –

    Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

  2. –

    Certified Ethical Hacker v11

    EC-Council

  3. – Present

    Leadership, management and Microsoft certifications

    Gower College Swansea

    • ILM Level 5 Leadership and Management
    • ILM Level 4 Leadership and Management
    • Microsoft Office Specialist Expert
    • Microsoft Office Specialist Associate
    • Pearson Edexcel Level 4 TAQA

  4. –

    A1 Assessor certification

    WBTA, Port Talbot

  5. –

    PGCE with QTS

    Swansea Institute of Higher Education, with placements in Cowbridge and Bryntirion

    • Secondary Mathematics (11–16)
    • ICT and Computing (all ages)

  6. –

    BSc (Hons) Computer Science, first class

    University of Wales, Swansea

  7. –

    BTEC Computer Studies and ECDL

    Bridgend College and home study

  8. –

    RSA and Pitman's Typewriting, RSA Word Processing, Speedwriting

    Merthyr Tydfil Technical College

  9. –

    Career break to raise a family

  10. –

    O levels: Maths (C), English (B), French (C)

    Afon Tâf High School, Troedyrhiw

Personal statement

I believe that, as an employee of Gower College, I have proven myself to be:

  • Friendly, with the ability to get on well with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities
  • Adaptable to the needs of the student, varying my skills and delivery accordingly
  • Considerate of the stakeholders and their needs
  • Organised, with excellent record-keeping skills
  • Patient, understanding, and supportive of those who may lack confidence
  • Methodical and creative in my lesson planning, to make learning fun and accessible and to improve comprehension
  • Motivational and encouraging, to maintain learner engagement and boost colleague morale
  • Keen to promote development, and a forerunner in the move to remote teaching and learning

When I joined Gower College, my first role was to deliver Functional Skills as part of the English contract. This allowed me to work very closely with the Essential Skills team. I have kept excellent ties with them, and we have since collaborated on the move to Teams, the rollout of Digital Skills for Business, and ALN support programmes.

As a digital mentor, I supported staff across the college in departments other than my own. This was a fantastic opportunity to meet the wider team and form cross-college links. I have supported the Business Administration team with resources and their use of technology, I regularly assist with Smart Assessor, I work closely with the Digital and Quality teams, and I have an excellent working relationship with staff across the campuses.

I have initiated and developed computing, IT and digital skills courses which are now in full-time delivery and, through this, I have made excellent contacts in SBUHB, the DVLA, Amazon and local councils. I am frequently asked to meet employers to answer queries about eligibility and discuss the training we offer.

While I have had few leadership and support roles to date, I am keen to develop in this field. I have shown that I can work to deadlines, am target-driven, and can plan to meet the needs of both my employer and our commercial partners. In 2024, I completed my Level 5 Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management. To develop my skills further, I took a role of responsibility in the rollout of the new Agored Digital Skills for Business. I have since developed materials for, and gained approval for, Agored User Centred Design (all levels), Pearson L4 IT Software, Web and Telecoms, Agored Cyber Security Analyst (3 and 4), Agored Software Development L4, and City & Guilds L4 Business and Administration. I pride myself on handling the demands of a full caseload alongside developing new courses and other activities within the college.

I am a qualified Assessor and Internal Quality Assurer. I understand the need for compliance across our delivery platforms, and I lead regular standardisation meetings across the digital teams. I hold a PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status, am a professional member of the British Computer Society, and am committed to promoting a safe environment for staff and students. I hold an enhanced DBS and am registered with the EWC.

References

Available on request.

Disclosure and Barring Service

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E0479182679
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001503504531
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