About Me

Nici Hoyle

Mathematician. Engineer. Scientist. Coder. Artist. Teacher.

That's quite a mouthful.

But in truth my career path to date has covered a lot of bases.

• Maths degree, Oxford University.
• PhD in Computational Engineering.
• Designed cutting-edge aerodynamics for an F1 team, optimising engine air intakes for peak performance.
• Applied my engineering expertise to medical research, using my code to study human carotid artery shapes to help uncover stroke triggers.
• 10 years in the film industry creating physics-based visual effects, for major films like Harry Potter, The Dark Knight, Captain America: The First Avenger, Fast and Furious 6 (check out IMDB for more).
• Made the decision to sacrifice what was arguably the coolest job in the world to get to know my children.
• Fell into teaching and became Head of Engineering, pioneering the subject as a core curriculum offering from Year 3 upwards.
• 8 years teaching Engineering, Science, Maths and Computing focused on KS3, specialising in helping students develop real-world problem-solving skills and relate curriculum to the everyday to enhance learning.
• In collaboration with IAPS, published a complete and comprehensive Engineering scheme of work for Years 3-8.
• Outreach to teach enrichment GCSE and A-level maths to show how topics are relevant to the real world.
• Trained teachers from over 100 schools nationwide to develop resources and relate curriculum topics to developing problem-solving skills and independent thinking in students.
• Tailored STEM enrichment provider for Year 7 through to Year 11.
• Presented seminars on Taking Leadership of Your Learning at IAPS Deputy Heads conference.

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