Erin McGurk
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Credentials
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Introduction to Quantum Computing
The Coding SchoolApr, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Leaf
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Changemaker Fellow
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
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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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Student Leader
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Apr 2023 - Present
Having submitted a manifesto which I read out in a hustings in front of my year group, I was invited to interview with the Principal and Head of Sixth Form at AGGS before ultimately being awarded the role of Student Leader. In this role I coordinate Student Council meetings and guide the focus of our projects to improve the school environment. Furthermore, I act as a liaison between staff and students, helping to create positive changes.So far, I have played a key role in developing a new structure to elect student council members from lower school to ensure the best candidates in each form are awarded the role so it does not become a popularity contest. I have also made it a priority for us to focus on community within school and developing more connection between different year groups through the implementation of a House System in school. Show less
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Economics Society Lead
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Mar 2023 - Present
I organise and lead the weekly Economics Society with several other students. We deliver presentations and interactive activities to encourage other students to actively participate in the economics and politics unfolding around them.I use this as a brilliant opportunity to further my own knowledge of the subject and find ways of linking major economic events to the lives of students at school.
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Astrophysics Club Leader
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Feb 2023 - Present
Together with 2 other students, I lead astrophysics club at school in which I work collaboratively to deliver presentations to younger students about different topics in physics, space, mathematics, and philosophy. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about several of my areas of interest and also offers me the ability to develop my public speaking and presentation skills. Past topics have included extra-terrestrial life and whether or not mathematics is fundamental to the universe (I’m inclined to say that it is not!) Show less
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Deputy Student Leader
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Sep 2022 - Present
After writing a letter of application and delivering a speech, I was appointed deputy student leader for school council.As part of this role, I lead a group of y12 student council helpers as well as running the ‘Respect Project’ campaign for younger members of the council.I further help with the Youth Travel Ambassador Scheme and attend regular meetings with the executive student council to discuss making policy changes within school.
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Student
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Sep 2017 - Present
I am a student in the sixth form of Altrincham Grammar School for Girls studying Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and Computing. As an active member of the school community, I work passionately within different groups and committees while maintaining top grades in my studies. Currently, I am a member of the media team, as well as a student digital leader, and working closely with the charity committee to promote various charities within school.
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Student Digital Leader
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Sep 2021 - Present
As an SDL, I provide digital training for teachers at school as well as collaborating with other members of the team to produce informative resources for staff and students.Recently, I delivered an online safety presentation to younger years and have also been part of a digital evening for parents of new y7s. I have also worked in creating posters and form-time resources about the Acceptable Use Policy.
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Media Team
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Sep 2021 - Present
As a member of the media team, I write articles about events going on in school which go out to parents and students in termly newsletters.I coordinate the younger members of the team to ensure that articles are edited and delivered on time.
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Young Women Into Finance
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Member
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Feb 2023 - Present
Having submitted an application and engaged in a video interview, I am delighted to be part of the Young Women into Finance program for the next few years. This offers me the opportunity to learn from mentors in the finance sector and enables me to take exams delivered by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments. Having submitted an application and engaged in a video interview, I am delighted to be part of the Young Women into Finance program for the next few years. This offers me the opportunity to learn from mentors in the finance sector and enables me to take exams delivered by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments.
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Bite Back
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United Kingdom
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manchester Youth Board Chair
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Nov 2022 - Present
After delivering a speech and talking to fellow members of the youth board, I was elected chair of the Manchester Youth Board for BiteBack2030.This role involves coordinating with other chairs and ensuring a constant stream of dialogue between the Manchester board and the charity as a whole. Taking on this leadership role meant that I was able to greatly develop communication and speaking skills as well as creating campaign-oriented strategies for successfully delivering our message.
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Youth Board Member
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Jul 2022 - Present
Since August 2022, I have been a member of the Manchester Youth Board for the charity Bite Back, championing access to healthy and nutritional food for all young people across the country. I am strongly passionate about making widespread societal change as a member of the board due to the severity and complexity of the issues it addresses.
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NHS
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Youth Forum Member
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Aug 2022 - Present
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PwC UK
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United Kingdom
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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PwC Work Experience Program
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Aug 2023 - Aug 2023
After participating in a selection process involving a psychometric assessment and a video interview, I was invited to spend one week at PwC’s Manchester office learning about the company and taking part in skills sessions. I enjoyed the opportunity to take part in taster sessions exploring tax, consultancy, auditing, and technology. Speaking to partners and other members of the firm gave me an invaluable opportunity to ask questions and understand the various roles at PwC. Over the course of the week, I worked in a group of 5 to research and pitch a slide deck relating to the construction of a new office for a firm. This allowed me to develop my ability to collaborate with others to come up with creative solutions to an unfamiliar problem and gave me a taste of the role of a consultant in a large professional services firm. Pitching our idea to a partner and a senior manager, I was delighted with the feedback that I spoke eloquently, answered questions with conviction, and had a confident presence. Show less
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HSBC
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Work Experience
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Jul 2023 - Jul 2023
Had the opportunity to take part in a week long work experience program with HSBC which involved a mix of online and in person days learning about the bank. Online, I took part in various sessions covering personal finance, career development, and presentation skills. I also had the opportunity to speak to various members of organisations within HSBC such as First Direct Bank, M&S Bank, and SVB. I further spent two days in the Manchester Office for the GTRF (Global Trade and Receivable Finance) department. Learning about the role of the bank in bridging the payment gap between imports and exports was exceptionally interesting. I gained incredibly valuable skills in networking through the opportunity to discuss the importance of this departments work with several employees. Furthermore, I learned about different departments from people working in India, the UAE, and various other locations. Having such a rounded view of the bank and it’s global presence has prompted me to research further into GTRF and other similar departments for potential future career paths. I was excited by the macroeconomic view necessary for the job and it was brilliant to see many of the concepts I have learned in economics lessons being transferred to the working world. Show less
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University of Cambridge
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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STEM Smart Program
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Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
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Christ's College Cambridge
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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James Meade Economics Series
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Feb 2023 - Mar 2023
Across multiple sessions, I learned about economics modelling and decision making. These hour-long weekly sessions were delivered by scholars at Cambridge university and greatly developed my understanding of Economics, as well as furthering my passion to study it at a higher level. In particular, I loved exploring the mathematical foundations of game theory and how I can link my love for maths with real-life problem solving for policy making. Across multiple sessions, I learned about economics modelling and decision making. These hour-long weekly sessions were delivered by scholars at Cambridge university and greatly developed my understanding of Economics, as well as furthering my passion to study it at a higher level. In particular, I loved exploring the mathematical foundations of game theory and how I can link my love for maths with real-life problem solving for policy making.
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Manchester Crown Courts
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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Barrister | Mock Trial Competition
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Sep 2022 - Nov 2022
At the start on Y12, I had the pleasure of being part of the Mock Trial team as both a prosecution and defence barrister. After trying out for, and receiving, the role, I worked to analyse the case briefs we had been given and construct well-formed legal arguments. Over the course of 2 months, I attended regular practise sessions with the rest of the team and learned a great deal about working in the legal industry. I was delighted to have worked closely with 2 practising barristers, taking on their feedback in terms of my delivery and how to act in front of the court. On the day of the trial, my team made it to the final where we very narrowly lost out on winning overall. It was a hugely beneficial experience which taught me a great deal about public speaking, constructing arguments, and responding to unfamiliar situations. Although I am not looking towards a career in law, I know that this experience has facilitated the development of many transferable skills which I can apply to whatever job role I take on in the future. Show less
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UK Mathematics Trust
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United Kingdom
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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UKMT Summer School
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Jul 2022 - Jul 2022
After being one of the highest scoring candidates in the country in the UKMT Intermediate Challenged I was invited to attend a Summer School delivered by UKMT. Over the course of the week, I participated in various mathematical sessions, developing my problem solving and analytical skills. With session topics ranging from the twin prime theorem to modelling using parabolas, I learned a great deal about a range of different mathematical concepts and also met other students from across the UK who share a similar love for mathematics as I do. It was an exceptional experience which allowed me to gain insight into what studying mathematics at university may be like. Show less
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CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chartered Institute of Marketing Virtual Work Experience
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Jan 2021 - Feb 2021
As part of this experience, I learned about careers in marketing and how they can be found across a range of sectors. I heard from inspiring women already in the field and received some guidance for next steps as I look towards my own future careers. As part of this experience, I learned about careers in marketing and how they can be found across a range of sectors. I heard from inspiring women already in the field and received some guidance for next steps as I look towards my own future careers.
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Airbus
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France
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Aerospace Virtual Work Experience
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Nov 2020 - Dec 2020
As part of this experience, I learned about the different careers and opportunities in aerospace engineering through research and attending webinars. This also afforded me the opportunity to apply some of the maths and physics I had learned in school to more complex engineering problems. As part of this experience, I learned about the different careers and opportunities in aerospace engineering through research and attending webinars. This also afforded me the opportunity to apply some of the maths and physics I had learned in school to more complex engineering problems.
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Education
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Altrincham Grammar School For Girls
A Levels, Maths, Further Maths, Economics, Physics, EPQ -
Altrincham Grammar School For Girls
GCSEs, 9 x Grade 9