Vanessa Showler worked as a lecturer from March to June 2012, delivering a Level 2 Computerised Accounts module. She carried out her responsibilities to a very high level and demonstrated strong technical ability. Her main strengths were her ability to communicate, prepare lessons in advance, maintain good timekeeping, and have subject knowledge beyond what was required. Her only minor weakness was occasionally preparing too much material. She fit in well with staff, colleagues, management, and students. Her attendance and timekeeping were 100% reliable. The reason for leaving was the end of the course, and her employer would hire her again for more teaching. There are no doubts about her honesty or integrity, and her employer would rehire her without hesitation. She is

1. CHASE AND HOLLAND
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Candidate Name: Vanessa Showler
Job Title: Lecturer
Dates of Employment: Start: Mar 12 End: Jun 12
What responsibilities/role did he/she have within your Company?
Delivering Level 2 Computerised Accounts module on AAT Level 2
How would you assess his/her technical ability to carry out these responsibilities?
She carried out these responsibilities to a very high level and I was very pleased with the outcomes of the
assessments taken by students taught by Vanessa.
What would you list as his/her main strength and weakness?
Strengths: Ability to communicate with staff and students, preparation in advance of the course &
lessons, timekeeping, subject knowledge over and above what was needed.
Weaknesses: None really identified other than preparing too much material for the course some of
which was to a higher standard than necessary but this just being over ambitious about what could be
covered in a short space of time with inexperienced students. To be honest, it is a rarity to find this
quality in part time temporary lecturers.
How did she/he fit in with the team/Company?
Couldn’t have asked for any better – she got on well with staff, colleagues, management and students
alike.
How was their timekeeping and attendance?
100% reliable.
What was the reason for leaving?
End of the course, we would have her back for more teaching next year if she wanted the hours.
Do you have any reason to doubt their honesty or integrity?
None at all
Would you consider re-employing him/her?
Would not hesitate
Any other comments we may find useful?
A very reliable, honest person who is genuine in her passion and drive for the profession. She will be an
asset to any company.

2. NAME: MICHELLE GRIFFITHS POSITION: LECTURER/COURSE LEADER
COMPANY NAME: DONCASTER COLLEGE
TELEPHONE: 01302 553899
EMAIL ADDRESS: MICHELLE.GRIFFITHS@DON.AC.UK
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