Jack Whitfield
Research Development Project Lead at University of Plymouth- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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A Level: English Literature ~ B
ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT ACADEMYJul, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
A Level: German ~ B
ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT ACADEMYJul, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
A Level: History ~ B
ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT ACADEMYJul, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
BA (Hons) Creative Writing ~ University of St. Mark & St. John [2015]
University of St. Mark & St. John
Experience
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University of Plymouth
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Development Project Lead
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Mar 2021 - Present
Leading a project on behalf of SAFE (Systemic Autism-related Family Enabling) with Plymouth University’s Institute of Education, conducting scoping reviews and consultation of the Autistic adult community regarding the development of enabling and accessibility software (e.g. community access apps and digital resource banks).
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Doctoral Teaching Assistant
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Oct 2019 - Present
Engaging in Doctoral Research into young Autism, Music and Communication. Also training as a lecturer in Childhood, Early Years and SEN subject areas.
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Research Assistant
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Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
Assisting research, including report writing, survey and resource creation and literature reviews for a project developing SEND (Special Education Needs & Disabilities) resource packs for families with Autistic children in Malaysia.
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Session Lead and Respite Support Worker
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Feb 2019 - Present
Supporting young children with Autism and related learning and intellectual needs in activities based in nature, adventure and creative expression. Supporting young children with Autism and related learning and intellectual needs in activities based in nature, adventure and creative expression.
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Co-chair of Young Persons' Advisory Panel
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Apr 2017 - Jan 2019
Representing and facilitating the autistic voice, among other 16-25 years old, to help direct education frameworks, practises and training delivered by the Autism Education Trust. Also involved being part of Channel 4's 'Are You Autistic?' documentary. Representing and facilitating the autistic voice, among other 16-25 years old, to help direct education frameworks, practises and training delivered by the Autism Education Trust. Also involved being part of Channel 4's 'Are You Autistic?' documentary.
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Support & Education Mentor
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Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
Providing enriching support to individuals with Autism in supported living settings. Providing enriching support to individuals with Autism in supported living settings.
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Director of Vocational Development
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Sep 2014 - Jan 2019
Autism Assemble is an award-winning grassroots social enterprise for the empowerment, sustainable skill development and advocacy of individuals with Autism in the Devon & Cornwall area. We have a permanent base at our charity shop and resource centre, the Portal, in Torpoint, but also complete voluntary support across the region. Our collaborators include Working Well with Autism, Dame Hannah Rogers, Support'Ed, and the local branches of the National Autistic Society. Autism Assemble is an award-winning grassroots social enterprise for the empowerment, sustainable skill development and advocacy of individuals with Autism in the Devon & Cornwall area. We have a permanent base at our charity shop and resource centre, the Portal, in Torpoint, but also complete voluntary support across the region. Our collaborators include Working Well with Autism, Dame Hannah Rogers, Support'Ed, and the local branches of the National Autistic Society.
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Local Graphic Novelist
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2017
jakspeedyillustrator.wordpress.com ~ See collections of my work online!Due to the nature of how I draw creatively, I'll often undergo periods of hiatus followed by periods of high activity - so please bear with my creative process! jakspeedyillustrator.wordpress.com ~ See collections of my work online!Due to the nature of how I draw creatively, I'll often undergo periods of hiatus followed by periods of high activity - so please bear with my creative process!
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Modus Care Ltd.
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Support Therapist
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Nov 2015 - Dec 2016
Supporting vulnerable adults with Autism in residential care with essential and skill development needs. Supporting vulnerable adults with Autism in residential care with essential and skill development needs.
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University of St Mark & St John
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student IT Support
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Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Supporting students and the staff at the University with anti-virus, software and hardware needs to continue the ongoing success of studies and delivery of lectures and events on-campus. Supporting students and the staff at the University with anti-virus, software and hardware needs to continue the ongoing success of studies and delivery of lectures and events on-campus.
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Assistant Poet Shadow for Shake the Dust
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Feb 2012 - Jul 2012
Shadowing renowned south-west performance poet Sara-Jane Arbury in developing students' slam poetry on the Cultural Olympiad theme of Truce. Stoke Damerel won their regional heat and went on to perform, with our support, at The Southbank Centre in the National Championships. Shadowing renowned south-west performance poet Sara-Jane Arbury in developing students' slam poetry on the Cultural Olympiad theme of Truce. Stoke Damerel won their regional heat and went on to perform, with our support, at The Southbank Centre in the National Championships.
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Education
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2019 - 2023
University of Plymouth
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Education -
2016 - 2018
University of Birmingham
Master of Education (MEd), Autism (Adults) ~ Long Distance, Part-Time (To study from Plymouth) -
2011 - 2015
University of St. Mark & St. John
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing
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