Curriculum Vitae

David W Austin
Higher Education: 	
1973-76    	BSc (Earth Sciences), University of Lancaster 
1979-80		MSc (Fuel Technology), University of Portsmouth
1982-83		Postgrad. Cert. In Education, University of Reading 
1994-97		BA (Mathematics), The Open University.

Industrial Career:	
1976-79		Technologist, Energy Services Dept., R.O.S.W.Ltd. 
1981		Energy Surveyor, Nat. Ind. Fuel Efficiency Service  
1981-82		Energy Consultant, London and Home Counties
		Corporate Member, Institute of Energy (M Inst E)
		Chartered Engineer (C Eng).

Teaching Career:	
1983-84		Teacher and House Tutor, St. Bede's Sch., Hailsham 
1984-85		Teacher of Mathematics Edgecliffe Sch, Kinver, Staffs
1985-98		Teacher of ICT @ Comp.Stu., Gen.Stu., Math.(Adv. Level), Torc High, Staffs 
                Staffordshire C.C., I.T. Coordinators' Certificate
1999-01		Teacher of ICT & Math. (Advanced Level), Adcote School, Salop
2001-02		Teacher of Mathematics, Fitzharrys Sch., Abingdon
2003		Teacher of ICT & Mathematics,Woodrush High School 
                Teacher of ICT, Ridgeway & Bridgnorth Endowed Schools
2004-07         Various temporary assignments including:
                Lecturer, General Studies, King Edward's College
2008-09         Teacher of Mathematics, The Royal Wolverhampton School
Autumn 2009     Teacher of Mathematics, Wrekin College
Autumn 2010     Lecturer in Mathematics, Worcester College of Technology 

Additional temporary assignments academic years 2011/13 – including:
Jan/Feb 2012    Lecturer in Mathematics, North East Worcestershire College 
Mar/Apr 2012    Lecturer in ICT, Ludlow College 
Sep/Oct 2012    Lecturer in Eng & Math (F.S.), N.E.W. College, Worcs.
Mar-Jun 2013    Lecturer in Science & Electronics, SouthStaffs College, Tamworth, Staffordshire.

Academic Year 2013/14:
Continuing tutoring commitments plus occasional temporary assignments, including:
Teacher of Mathematics and ICT, Bredon School Oct/Nov 2013
Teacher of Mathematics, Park View Academy, Spring Term 2014
Teacher of Mathematics and Statistics, Washwood Heath Academy, May/June 2014 

Academic Year 2014/15:
Continuing tutoring commitments with occasional temporary assignments, including:
Long-term assignment with Applegreen Care in association with Fleet Tutors and Bromley LEA, October 2014 - March 2015
Lecturer, E-Commerce Dudley College, April/May 2015
Tutor of English and Mathematics, Looked-After Children, DMBC, July 2015

Academic Year 2015/16:
Continuing tutoring commitments with occasional temporary assignments, including:
Mathematics Lecturer (Functional Skills), Gloucester College, Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, Autumn 2015.
Lecturer, Birmingham Metropolitan College (Advanced Technology Centre, Brierley Hill), February/March/April 2016
Lecturer, Wolverhampton City College, February - June 2016

Academic Year 2016/17:
Lecturer, Dudley College, Autumn Term 2016

Academic Year 2017/18:
Lecturer (Computing, Mathematics, Science), Bournville College, Sep/Oct/Nov.

Academic Year 2018/19:
Various temporary, short-term assignments, including at Heart of Worcs College, Lecturer, Mathematics, Jan 2019;
Teacher/Tutor, Excel Tuition, Ongoing.

Note also that private tutoring commitments cover several subjects, largely English, ICT, Mathematics and Science.

Academic Year 2019/20:
Temporary, short-term assignments, including at Telford College: Lecturer, Engineering Mathematics, Jan 2020.
Teacher/Tutor, Excel Tuition, Ongoing.

More recent ventures:
Sandwell College - Mathematics lecturer, October - December 2021.
Bournville College - English lecturer, January/February 2022.
Kidderminster College – Tutor/Lecturer/Consultant, IT & Computing Jan-May 2023.
University College, Birmingham - Visiting Lecturer, Mathematics - April/May 2023, December 2023 Agency: Protocol.
Dudley College of Technology - Mathematics for Engineers - February/March 2024 Agency: Kiwi Associates.

Schooling:		 
1966-73		King Edward VI G.S., Stourbridge  	
		'O' Levels: 	French, German, Latin, Mathematics,
				Physics, Geog., Eng. Lit, Eng. Lang,
		'A' Levels: 	Mathematics, Physics, Geography.

Other Interests:   	
                Rugby Union (Captain, K.E.S.S. Ist XV; Univ. of
			     Lancaster Ist XV)
		Squash (Club Standard)
		Mountaineering (M.L.T.B. Part 1);The Freedom of Tryfan!
		Cycling
		Choral Singing (Chairperson, Tamworth Singers;
		Conductor, Tamworth Barbershoppers;
		Chorister, Lich. Cath. S. Choir, Shrewsbury Cantata)
		Reading and Writing


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Contact: mail@dwaustin.net.

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