Helen Kosc
Doctoral Researcher at Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley- Claim this Profile
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Polish Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
GotocoJul, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Correctional Services Canada Volunteer ID
Correctional Service of CanadaJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Grade 7 Piano; Advanced Rudiments & Practical Theory
The Royal Conservatory of MusicJul, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Standard First Aid, CPR and Swim Instructor
Lifesaving Society OntarioJan, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Doctoral Researcher
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Oct 2022 - Present
In collaboration with 'Restart Thames Valley', I am investigating the resettlement journeys of 300 prison-leavers released from HM Prison Bullingdon over the next 18 months. As a researcher, I am conducting ethnographic data collection through a combination of participant observation, and unstructured, sequential interviews. In collaboration with 'Restart Thames Valley', I am investigating the resettlement journeys of 300 prison-leavers released from HM Prison Bullingdon over the next 18 months. As a researcher, I am conducting ethnographic data collection through a combination of participant observation, and unstructured, sequential interviews.
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Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jul 2023 - Present
Research Assistant for the Machine Learning Group, University of Cambridge. Working alongside Dr. Miri Zilka investigating the understanding and application of data science and automation tools in criminal justice. A collaborative project with Police forces across the United Kingdom, exploring the potential benefits and harms of data science tools in future policing. Research Assistant for the Machine Learning Group, University of Cambridge. Working alongside Dr. Miri Zilka investigating the understanding and application of data science and automation tools in criminal justice. A collaborative project with Police forces across the United Kingdom, exploring the potential benefits and harms of data science tools in future policing.
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Oxford University Canadian Student Society
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United Kingdom
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Oct 2020 - Present
In this role, I oversee the ~100 student members and ~11 executive members, create the aims and goals of the society for the coming year, and represent the society internally and externally through meetings and communications. My job as president is to create a platform through which Canadian students at Oxford can connect, communicate and feel supported. In this role, I oversee the ~100 student members and ~11 executive members, create the aims and goals of the society for the coming year, and represent the society internally and externally through meetings and communications. My job as president is to create a platform through which Canadian students at Oxford can connect, communicate and feel supported.
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University of Oxford
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Oct 2021 - Aug 2023
Working with Dr. David Kirk and Dr. Marti Rovira, investigating whether former police officers in the United States face stigma in the labor market following the social unrest from lethal police violence, through an experimental audit research design. I am responsible for data collection, storage, and subsequent analysis.
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Research Assistant
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Mar 2021 - Aug 2023
Hired by the Department of Sociology as a Research Assistant for Dr. Marti Rovira's research project exploring discriminative hiring and the effects of criminal record on employability through an experimental audit study.
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University Lecturer & Tutor
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Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
Taught undergraduate students at the University of Oxford the ‘Introduction to Sociological Theory’ course for the 8 weeks of Trinity term. I was responsible for the creation of the syllabus and the assignment of all reading materials. I teach weekly lectures, hold tutorials, and grade weekly papers and one final examination
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Jesus College Oxford
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Equality & Diversity Officer
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Nov 2020 - Oct 2021
As the Equality & Diversity Officer for my college, my role is to create a more inclusive space among the graduate student community at Jesus College, Oxford. I take action to reduce discrimination and promote equality among the students. I also act as a liaison between the graduate students and the College, expressing any concerns or needs the students might have. For more information about my position, click the link below: As the Equality & Diversity Officer for my college, my role is to create a more inclusive space among the graduate student community at Jesus College, Oxford. I take action to reduce discrimination and promote equality among the students. I also act as a liaison between the graduate students and the College, expressing any concerns or needs the students might have. For more information about my position, click the link below:
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Smith School of Business at Queen's University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Head Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2018 - Aug 2020
Head Teaching Assistant for Fundamentals of Marketing course offered at the Smith School of Business (COMM231)
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2020
Teaching Assistant for Fundamentals of Marketing course offered at the Smith School of Business (COMM231)
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Queen's Pre-Law Society
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
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Senior Events Director
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Sep 2018 - Sep 2019
Responsible for the organizing, planning and managing events for the Queen's Pre-Law Society, including Mock Trials, Case Competitions, Mooting Competitions and Speaker Events. Also responsible for coordinating with the corresponding speakers, venue, attendees, and the club's members.
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Public Relations Director
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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Israel
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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International Studies Ambassador
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Jul 2017 - Apr 2020
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Monash University
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Intern
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May 2019 - Jun 2019
Intern at the Decision Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Monash and the Melbourne University School of Psychological Science, in Melbourne, Australia Intern at the Decision Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Monash and the Melbourne University School of Psychological Science, in Melbourne, Australia
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Whyville Education
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South Korea
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
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Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS)
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Gael Frosh Leader
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Aug 2017 - Sep 2017
Arts and Science Orientation Leader for incoming University Students. Responsible for looking after a group of first year students, organizing activities, running programs, and promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. Arts and Science Orientation Leader for incoming University Students. Responsible for looking after a group of first year students, organizing activities, running programs, and promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment.
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National Lifesaving Society
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Camp Robinhood
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Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
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Education
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University of Oxford
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Sociology -
University of Oxford
Master of Science - MS, Sociology -
Queen's University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology and Psychology -
Smith School of Business at Queen's University
Certificate in Business, Business/Commerce, General -
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts - BA, University Exchange -
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Bachelor of Arts - BA, University Exchange -
Bader International Study Centre
Bachelor of Arts - BA University Exchange -
De La Salle College "Oaklands"
High School Diploma -
The Royal Conservatory of Music
Music Performance, General, Grade 1-7 & Advanced Rudiments