Stephen Chambers

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I am a graduate of both Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities, with a Masters in Physics and PGDE in Education. After 9 years in the teaching profession, I am now looking for a new challenge in software engineering.

Full Stack Developer.

  • Previous Experience: Teacher, Printer, Removals
  • Website: sdchambers.co.uk
  • Prominent Skills: Problem solving, Communication, Composure
  • City: Bangor, Northern Ireland
  • Favourite Languages: Python, Javascript
  • Degrees: MSci Physics & PGDE Physics
  • Hobbies Skateboarding, Cooking, Hiking
  • Current Employment: Available

I am seeking opportunites both locally and remotely to work and learn in this industry. I am adaptable and enjoy pushing myself and my abilities to overcome new challenges. I have a proven record of working well both independently and in a team environment.

skills

Below is a selection of languages, frameworks and libraries I have studied and worked with.

HTML5

HTML5

CSS3

CSS3

Javascript

Javascript

AJAX

AJAX

Bootstrap

Bootstrap

Chai

Chai

Express

Express

jQuery

jQuery

Leaflet

Leaflet

Node

Node

OpenAPI

OpenAPI

PHP

PHP

PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL

Python

Python

React

React

Redux

Redux

Swagger

Swagger

curriculum vitae

Below is a brief summary of my CV, including recent jobs and main education. Click to download a full copy of my curriculum vitae.

Summary

Stephen Chambers

Enthusiastic and independently motivated software developer with over 8 years in a professional and highly pressured job sector. Has proven experience working well leading and collaborating with others, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

  • 8 Years teaching experience
  • Self-taught software development skills
  • Multiple training certificates across multiple platforms

Education

Master of Physics

2010 - 2014

University of Glasgow, Scotland

Skills included strong understanding in mathematics and logical thinking, practical testing of systems, coding using matlab, statistical analysis and strong skills in collaboration, including working with CERN

PGDE Physics with Science and Mathematics

2015-2016

University of Edinburgh, Scotland

Skills included high levels of communication, dealing with high pressured situations, adaptability, presentational skills, improving leadership and management skills.

Professional Experience

Teacher of Physics and Mathematics

2022-2024

Campbell College, Belfast, NI

  • Taught Physics and Mathematics from Y8 to Y14
  • First aid and GDPR trained
  • Planned and conducted national examinations
  • Designed and developed numerous aesthetic resources

Teacher of Physics

2016-2022

George Watson's College, Edinburgh, Scotland

  • Taught Physics from Y8 to Y13
  • Organised regular international and national trips
  • Helped develop a automated student feedback form within the Google Suite platform
  • Designed and presented numerous works on technology within the classroom

portfolio

Below are links to some of my portfolio projects I have completed recently.

Gazetteer

Web app which allows users to find out more about their favourite destinations.
Uses PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Leaflet, Ajax, jQuery and Bootstrap

Company Directory

An interactive frontend for a company directory allowing manipulation of the database.
Uses PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JS, Ajax, jQuery, Bootstrap and SQL

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