About Me

Innovative Teaching, Digital Learning, Creative Technology, Law - my career has been anything but linear.

Starting in law firms, I transitioned to the education sector. Working with children with learning difficulties, I discovered the power of adaptive teaching and the role technology plays in accessible education. My teaching philosophy evolved during my ten years as a classroom teacher, where I also earned the 'ICT Mark' and the title of 'Innovator of the Year' by Suffolk County Council.

My journey took a digital turn when I pursued a BSC in Computing, specialising in Web Development and Mobile App Design. This led to a role as a Learning Designer at the University of Suffolk's Centre of Excellence in Learning and Teaching. Now, as the Digital Training and Development Design Lead at IKON, I continue to champion digital learning solutions.

When not pushing the envelope in digital training, I enjoy exploring the world with my family, mentoring in robotics, supporting wildlife charities, and immersing myself in nature's beauty at Suffolk’s reserves.

My Career and Education Timeline

  • IKON

    IKON Training

    Oct 2022 - Present

    Digital Training and Development Design Lead

  • UoS

    University of Suffolk

    Sep 2021 - Oct 2022

    Learning Designer (Full-time)
    Sep 2021 - Oct 2022

    Web Developer (Part-time)
    Mar 2022 - Oct 2022

  • UoS

    BSC in Computing

    2020-2022

    University of Suffolk

  • Create

    The CREATE Education Project

    Nov 2019 - Oct 2022

    3D Printing CPD Trainer (Freelance)

  • Kapow

    Kapow.com

    Nov 2018 - Oct 2020

    Content Author - Specialist Computing Skills (Freelance)

    https://www.kapowprimary.com/specialists/richard-williams/

  • Espe

    ESPE de l'académie de Reims (au sein de l'URCA)

    Nov 2017 - Oct 2022

    Visiting Lecturer (Freelance)

  • Suffolk County Council

    Suffolk County Council

    Sep 2011 - Sep 2021

    Class Teacher

    Holbrook Primary School

    Sep 2011 - Aug 2017

    St. Pancras Primary School

    Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

    Otley Primary School

    Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

    Wetheringsett Primary School

    Sep 2019 - Oct 2022
  • Essex CC

    Essex County Council

    Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

    Class Teacher

    Maldon Primary School

  • QTS (PGCE)

    2009-2010

    Billericay S.C.I.T.T

  • Derby CC

    Derby City Council

    2008-2009

    SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Master of Laws (LLM)

    2007-2008

    Northumbria University

  • Nabarro LLP

    2007-2008

    Business Researcher

  • Bar Vocational Course (PGDip)

    2006-2007

    Northumbria University

  • Irwin Mitchell LLP

    2005-2006

    Personal Injury Assitant

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

    2002-2005

    University of Sheffield

  • A-Levels

    2000-2002

    St. Benedict’s Sixth Form Centre, Derby - English, History, Sociology, and Drama AS Level