Amelia Doherty
Academic Officer at University of York Students' Union (YUSU)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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York Award
University of YorkJun, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) EnglandMar, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
York Leader
University of YorkMar, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
England in the Time of King Richard III
FutureLearnJul, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Level 1 British Sign Language
Skills and Education GroupSep, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Written in Bone: An Introduction to Forensic and Bio-Archaeology
FutureLearnFeb, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
National Citizens Service Award
NCS - National Citizen Service TrustAug, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardJun, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Level 1 FGM Awareness
Ebor Academy TrustDec, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Level 2 Child Safeguarding
Ebor Academy TrustDec, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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University of York Students' Union (YUSU)
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Academic Officer
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Jun 2023 - Present
RESPONSIBILITIES- Attend high-level University meetings including University Senate, Standing Committee on Assessment and University Teaching Council to represent the views of students- Consult students to ensure they feel supported and their views are respected, and campaign on their behalf- Act as a Trustee for the Union- Chair the Academic Leadership Team- Help with the recruitment and training of over 350 academic representatives- Liaise with local and national bodiesACHIEVEMENTS- Composed a journal guide for students to help with exam revisionTRAINING- Inclusive Hiring- Union Governance- Fire Safety, GDPR, Level 2 Safeguarding- Slip, Trips and Falls- Disability Awareness, LGBTQ+ Awareness- AI in Assessment Show less
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Student Group Finance Administrator
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Sep 2022 - Jun 2023
- Fulfilled reimbursement requests and invoices for over 300 student groups, with 40+ requests daily- Responded to and sent 100+ emails daily- Prepared payment runs for Sage and Santander daily- Trained in GDPR, Equality & Diversity (including Disability and LGBTQ+ Awareness), and Health & Safety (including Fire Safety and First Aid)
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Games and Fandom Societies Representative
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Jul 2022 - Jun 2023
- Represented over 90 committee members across 22 societies at the University of York- Allocated tens of thousands of pounds of grant funding- Ratified new societies- Assisted with open days and freshers fair- Set up the @yusugamesandfandom Instagram to bring attention to the societies at York, including features and guides- Composed an article for the student newspaper Nouse- Attended the Activities Hour Show (10/11/2022) on University Radio York
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Secretary, Raising and Giving Committee
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Jun 2022 - Feb 2023
Responsible for taking minutes for the committee and assisting the YUSU Raising & Giving Officer in achieving her manifesto aims.
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University of York
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Expert Panelist
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Sep 2022 - Jun 2023
- Sat on the University of York Student Expert Panel, a key aspect of their EDI plan- Consulted on: College Governance Review, VLE reconstruction, international student supportProjects: The Belonging Project: working on improving transitional support for new students
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Department Representative, Department of History
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Jul 2022 - Jun 2023
- Represented the department to university wide committees- Sat on the department’s Board of Studies, Undergraduate Student Staff Forum, Teaching & Assessment Committee, Equality Committee, and Postgraduate Student Staff Forum- Sat on the Arts & Humanities Faculty Committee and the University of York Academic Leadership Committee- Led a team of eight reps and was involved in their recruitment- Ran the @uoyhistorydept Instagram account including graphic design and image descriptions- Planned department-specific events- Assisted in a SU scheme to extend academic extenuating circumstances support, including discussions with the Chair of the Standing Committee on Assessment- Attending the Inclusive Assessment working group- Presented presentations on the importance of volunteering.- Lobbied for history-specific employability opportunities- Penned an open letter regarding the 2023 marking and assessment boycottAs part of this role I was shortlisted for LGBTQ+ Youth Role Model of the Year 2023 at the Queer Student Awards. I was additionally the runner up at the National Societies & Volunteering Awards 2023 in the category “Opportunities for All” Show less
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Student Ambassador and Content Creator
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Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
- Represented the university at Open Days and spoke as part of a panel answering questions about life at university.- Recorded and edited a vlog about the LGBTQ+ experience for the university’s YouTube channel, which can be found here: https://youtu.be/OsZ8kem24p4 and a vlog about my summer internship which can be found here: https://youtu.be/6eIfhoxInwg- As part of freshers week 2022, I also was involved in the Welcome to University video on social media: https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChZjZ57OpFN/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=- Prepared sections of the University FAQ- Recorded and edited a blog about employability- Featured in the 2023/24 prospectus including photography and writing Show less
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Night Residential Assistant
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Mar 2023 - Apr 2023
Worked as a Night Residential Assistant on the University of York Shine Programme, focused on Year 10 students from widening participation groups.- Supervised students in nighttime icebreakers, transported to accommodation, and ensured they were well rested. Woke them up the next day for breakfast and accompanied them there.- Dealt with wellbeing and safeguarding issues that arose during the night.- Kept in communication with Senior Residential Assistants and Residential Managers. Show less
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Department Community Coordinator
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Sep 2021 - Jul 2022
Working on projects within the Department to help increase a sense of community among students:- Co-created and designed the Instagram @uoyhistorydept. - Composed and designed a New Starters Handbook for the University of York's Department of History, the first of its kind at the university - Created and developed History Links, a peer-to-peer mentoring system for students within the department.- Arranged and ran events including consultations and coffee- Attended trainings on wellbeing, disability advocacy, social media management, finance and budgeting, and corporate etiquetteAs part of this role I was shortlisted for the PVC's EDI Catalyst Award Show less
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Course Representative, Department of History
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Oct 2020 - Jul 2022
- Sat on the Board of Studies, Teaching and Assessment Committee, and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Committee. - Worked alongside staff to decolonise the curriculum and relayed student thoughts. - Organised weekly coffee mornings to tackle lockdown loneliness - As an additional role, became the only non-Education student of UoY’s Student-Staff Decolonising Education Forum from June-September 2021.
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Treasurer
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Apr 2022 - Mar 2023
Founding committee member of University of York's Cosplay Society. - Took part in finance training - Budgeted events for the society - Applied for reimbursement and fulfilled invoices - Assisted with events planning, social media management, constitutional and administrative duties, and grant applications - Composed our Sustainability Plan This committee was runner up for the Development Award at the National Society and Volunteering Awards 2023. We were additionally shortlisted at the YUSU Activities Awards 2023 in two categories: Games & Fandom Society of the Year and the Diversity & Inclusion Award. At the same ceremony, we were the runner up for New Society of the Year. Show less
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Event Coordinator
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Mar 2022 - Mar 2023
- Planned and executes events for the University of York Genshin Society, the first society of its kind in the UK. - Composed risk assessments and event management forms - Attended regular meetings. - Secured sponsorship funding - Composed our Sustainability Plan Events included an end of term meal, a summer BBQ and ice-cream social, quizzes, games night, and a mass game of hide-and-seek across the university. I was also responsible for designing and running the first York Genshin Impact Invitational and helping to arrange a collaboration with the University of Newcastle. As part of this committee, we were the runner up for the Inclusivity & Diversity Award at the YUSU Activities Awards 2023. Additionally, we were shortlisted for "New Society of the Year" at the University of York Activities Awards 2022. We were also longlisted for "Opportunities for All" at the National Society and Volunteering Awards 2023. Finally we were shortlisted for Games & Fandom Society of the Year at the YUSU Activities Awards 2023. Show less
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Diversity and Accessibility Chair
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Mar 2022 - Mar 2023
- Responsible for welfare issues within the society- Led our society’s Disability Pride Month 2022- Undertook equality training- Attended weekly events as well as meetings where we planned two events a week. Acted as lead in three events.- Completed risk assessments for the society- Composed our society’s Sustainability Plan- Composed our society’s Accessibility Plan- Acted as Returning Officer in our elections, meaning I confirmed and counted all votesThis committee was the winner for the Sustainability Award at the YUSU Activities Awards, based on the sustainability plan I composed. Show less
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Social Secretary
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Oct 2021 - Mar 2022
- Responsible for the booking of off-campus locations for our social events, such as Geek Retreat and Valhalla, York. - Responsible for assessing risk at events both on and off campus, and ensuring that student safety was a priority.- Attended regular meetings- Assisted with social media management, including the creation of our Instagram account The committee was nominated for "Fundraiser of the Year" at the Love York Awards 2022 for our contribution of over £2000 through charity streams. Show less
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Set Designer
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Oct 2022 - Dec 2022
- Set designer for the Christmas pantomime "St. Nick: A Santamime" at the University of York - Co-designed four flats for the pantomime with Rox Nairn Smith - Supervised set paintings once a week - Budgeted for new paints and other decorations - Attended weekly Production Team meetings - Designed other set aspects including a fireplace and Christmas tree - Designed and painted individual themed baubles The pantomime was the winner of the Volunteering Event of the Year at the YUSU Activities Awards 2023. Show less
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Research Assistant (Mentoring Systems)
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Jun 2022 - Jul 2022
- Designed and composed a 48-page report on peer assisted learning (PAL) schemes at the University of York- Researched external good practice from a sample of 35 universities- Quantitively and qualitatively analysed student satisfaction rates for over 30 departments using National Student Survey results as well as websites including WhatUni and the Complete University Guide- Conducted and transcribed interviews of both students and staff- Provided information on reasonable next steps, individualised to each department Show less
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Research Assistant (Inclusive Assessment)
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Mar 2022 - May 2022
- Collated case studies of good practice from 237 universities across 52 countries, presenting them in an annotated bibliography, as posters, and in a presentation.- Established the impact of inclusive assessment on widening participation groups including mature students, student carers, working class students, estranged and care leavers, disabled students, including students with autism and mental health issues, and presented this to key members of university staff- Presented this information to a board including Associate Deans, Academic SU Officers, and Chairs of committees including the Standing Committee on Assessment Show less
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President
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Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
- Represented the college at weekly meetings, as well as sports meetings- Ran the college social media (including designing, posting and captioning in accessible ways)- Managed a group of 20 volunteers to run events such as the summer formal. Due to the committee layout, I was also de facto Vice President of Events and Vice President of Wellbeing and Community at this time, which meant that I was responsible for all risk assessments and Event Management Forms and ran the college's mentoring scheme. Show less
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Vice President of Wellbeing and Community
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Dec 2021 - Apr 2022
- Represented my college at wellbeing meetings at the university- Spearheaded and was responsible for our Second and Third Year Contact scheme- Planned and ran dozens of events- Ran the college’s social media, including image descriptions.As part of this role I was the winner of the Outstanding Contribution to Student Life Award 2022
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LGBTQ+ Officer
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Mar 2021 - Dec 2021
- Representing LGBTQ+ interests in events planning, sports, and other college experiences on the Alcuin College Committee. - Arranged film nights, coffee mornings, and arts and crafts events. Planned Pride 2021 and Freshers events in September 2021, as well as Halloween events. - Volunteered as a Head Second and Year Contact, mentor, and student buddy as part of this role.- Sat on the committee of the university’s LGBTQ+ Network.- Ran the LGBTQ+ section of the York Experienced Summer School 2021 online, a programme designed for students from widening participation groups to help encourage them to apply to university.- Drafted responses for university-wide issues such as a response to a society endorsing transphobia, helping with a gender-neutral toilet consultation, and working with IT to discuss the ability to change pronouns and your name on university systems.As part of this role I was the winner of the:- Up For Anything Award at the 2021 College Committee Awards at University of York- Highly Commended for the Most Valued Member Award (College Committee Awards 2021). As a team, we were also Highly Commended for Best Event and a second event was shortlisted in the same category.I was also the winner of the Alcuin College Awards for 'Biggest Growth Award' and 'Extra Mile Award', as well as runner up for 'Best Team Player' and 'Freshers Week Hero'. Show less
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Merchant Taylors' Hall
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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Volunteer Teaching Assistant
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Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
Within a group, planned three lessons for Key Stage Two students about what is precious about York as part of a community project. This included a construction of a timeline, arts and crafts, tours, and planning a scavenger hunt. As part of this group, I was the winner of a Student Volunteering Award 2023. Within a group, planned three lessons for Key Stage Two students about what is precious about York as part of a community project. This included a construction of a timeline, arts and crafts, tours, and planning a scavenger hunt. As part of this group, I was the winner of a Student Volunteering Award 2023.
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Whatuni
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Panelist
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Apr 2022 - May 2022
Judged the WhatUni student awards alongside a number of other students over Zoom in April 2022. Then I was invited to sit on a student panel at their insights day in London, where we discussed departmental communications across a number of different universities, as well as completed relevant promotional materials. Judged the WhatUni student awards alongside a number of other students over Zoom in April 2022. Then I was invited to sit on a student panel at their insights day in London, where we discussed departmental communications across a number of different universities, as well as completed relevant promotional materials.
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Volunteer Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
Teaching phonics to Key Stage 1 children and doing one-to-one reading with children from disadvantaged backgrounds. As part of this role I have undertaken training for safeguarding, diversity, and accessibility. Teaching phonics to Key Stage 1 children and doing one-to-one reading with children from disadvantaged backgrounds. As part of this role I have undertaken training for safeguarding, diversity, and accessibility.
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York Castle Museum
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Volunteer
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Oct 2021 - Dec 2021
A member of a four-person group researching for six weeks a woman from Victorian York (Mary Ann Felgate) for the HERstory project as part of their 100 Years of 100 Women project. This involved writing and performing a presentation for the museum, researching using digitised archive material, and doing relevant secondary reading. Our findings can be found here: https://www.herstoryyork.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Copy-of-Group-6-HerStory-Notes.docx and the shortened version here: https://www.herstoryyork.org.uk/victorian-women/ Please note: My author name is listed as “Meely Doherty” Show less
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Merlin Entertainments
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United Kingdom
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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Commercial Host
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
Summer job. Worked on both the admissions desk and in the retail gift shop at York Dungeon, required setting up and closing down each day, including cleaning and stocking. Interacted with customers from a range of backgrounds with efficient speed while providing an individualised experience. Summer job. Worked on both the admissions desk and in the retail gift shop at York Dungeon, required setting up and closing down each day, including cleaning and stocking. Interacted with customers from a range of backgrounds with efficient speed while providing an individualised experience.
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Bolton School
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United Kingdom
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer Tutor
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Oct 2018 - Feb 2020
Tutored two students in History and five students in English Literature (both at GCSE level). All of them completed their GCSEs with grades between 6-8.
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Volunteer Teaching Assistant
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Oct 2018 - Apr 2019
Taught a Year 1 class one day a week alongside a qualified teacher and TA. Assisted with monitoring the children in IT and English lessons, including spelling help, taking the children to the nurse when required, and working alongside the teachers to ensure lessons ran smoothly.
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Education
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2020 - 2023
University of York
Bachelor of Arts - BA, History -
2023 - 2023
University of Wroclaw
Summer School, Public/Applied History -
2021 - 2021
University College Dublin
Summer School, Irish Studies -
2013 - 2020
Bolton School
A*A*AA (A-Level), 998888888877 (GCSE)
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