Jacob Butler
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About
I graduated as a Primary School Teacher from Canterbury Christ Church University and after 8 years teaching I am now looking for new challenges in software engineering.
Full Stack Developer
- Previous Experience: Teaching, Stock and Admin Clerk
- Website: jacobmbutler.co.uk
- Skills: Problem solving, Communication, Attention to Detail
- Country: United Kingdom
- Favourite Languages: Python, JavaScript
- Degree: BA in Primary Education with QTS
- Hobbies: Musician, Gaming, Baking, Walking my dogs
- Current Employment: Senior Specialist Ops Support
I am seeking opportunities to explore the world of software development and continue to learn and develop my skills. I enjoy new challenges and meeting new people and have worked well both individually and as part of a team.
Skills
Below are the languages, frameworks and libraries that I have studied and worked with.
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
Python
C#
C++
Ajax
Postgresql
Java
Node
PHP
Bootstrap
Github
Redux
JQuery
React
Leaflet
VSCode
Curriculum Vitae
Below is a summary of my CV, including my employment and education. Click to download a copy of my Curriculum Vitae.
Summary
Jacob Butler
Enthusiastic and motivated software developer, keen to improve and learn new skills. Over 11 years experience in teaching, a high pressure, professional area of work, including experience teaching abroad. Proven leadership and team working experience, excellent communication and problem solving skills and always endeavouring to improve on myself and my abilities.
- 11 years working as a teacher across age groups from 3 - 19 years old
- Self-taught software development skills
- Training certificates in multiple languages and areas of software development
Education
BA Primary Education with QTS
2008 - 2011
Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
Skills included high levels of communication, dealing with high pressured situations, adaptability, presentational skills, improving leadership and management skills.
Full stack developer course
2024 - 2026
IT Career Switch
Software development skills in multiple languages, exploring many different frameworks and libraries. Certificates in multiple courses including gaming and AI development.
Professional Experience
Teacher
2011 - 2022
UK / Thailand
- Taught all subjects to age groups from 3 - 19
- Wide ranging differentiation and inclusion training and GDPR trained
- Lead of creative arts and music, planning all curriculums and resources for the entire school
- Leading multiple classes and teams ensuring a professional, friendly and enjoyable educational atmosphere
Senior Specialist, Stock and Admin Ops Support
2023 - Present
GXO Logistics, UK
- Stock and Admin clerk within a logistics company warehouse
- Wide variety of computing skills required and trained using retail and logistic systems with regular on the job training courses
- Part of a small team ensuring the smooth running of daily operations, supporting both managers and colleagues
- Trained in multiple areas and offices of the warehouse, strongly focused on problem solving and investigations into errors or issues raised
Portfolio
Below are links to some of the projects I have completed as a starting developer.
Contact
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