Experience

Oxford MeasurEd

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Research

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  • Providing strategic oversight for a diverse programme of education research and evaluation • Leading the research team to deliver high quality research on education in low- and middle-income contexts • Providing strategic oversight for a diverse programme of education research and evaluation • Leading the research team to deliver high quality research on education in low- and middle-income contexts



National Centre for Social Research

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Director

  • May 2018 - May 2021

  • Designing and leading research and evaluation projects in the Children and Families team

• Senior Researcher

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2018

  • Conducting and managing qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research as part of the Children, Families and Work Team in the Policy Research Centre• Conducting and managing process and impact evaluations of education and welfare interventions• Reporting on social policy research for a range of policy, stakeholder, academic and public audiences

• Researcher, Policy Research Centre

  • Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Conducting qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research as part of the Children, Families and Work Team• Conducting process and impact evaluations of education and welfare interventions



University of Oxford

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Education Researcher

  • Mar 2019 - Feb 2020

  Investigating the child, household, school and community factors that shape gender-based differences in skills development, training, education, employment and life chances in Ethiopia, India, Vietnam and Peru. Investigating the child, household, school and community factors that shape gender-based differences in skills development, training, education, employment and life chances in Ethiopia, India, Vietnam and Peru.



Loughborough University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Associate

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

  • Designed, implemented and analysed quantitative and qualitative research relating to social policy, with a focus on income adequacy, disability and welfare entitlements • Worked on a number of high profile projects including the Minimum Income Standards for the UK, Minimum Income Standards for London and Living Rents • Planned and organised fieldwork and coordinated project teams • Delivered high standard outputs according to the requirements and timelines of third sector funders and stakeholders • Prepared and delivered presentations and written reports for various audiences including funders, academics, policy makers and the general public Show less



University of Warwick

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Doctoral Student

  • Oct 2011 - Sep 2015

  - Designed and implemented a sustained programme of participatory, qualitative research with young people in one Ethiopian city, exploring their understandings of why they went to school and considering how these accounts compare to the arguments for education relied upon in development/policy orthodoxy.- Considered the ways in which material poverty, education and public policy can expand and/or constrain children's well-being, capabilities and opportunities.- Developed excellent analytical writing skills and proficiency in written and verbal communication, presentation and persuasion.- Conducted extended literature reviews.- Gained experience in tailoring the delivery of ideas according to audience and brief. Show less

• Seminar Tutor - Researching Society and Culture

  • Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

  - Planned and delivered seminars to groups of 12-24 undergraduate students- Taught a critical and practical understanding of quantitative and qualitative methods and their appropriate usage- Addressed substantive issues including community, urban poverty, working lives and urban disorder- Highlighted links between research, policy and practice and social change- Monitored student progress and assessed achievement- Contributed to the development of new modules of undergraduate learning in role as Sessional Tutor Representative in the department Show less

• Competitor Analyst

  • Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

  - Conducted web-based research on the curricula design and content and web-branding and marketing strategies of ‘competitors’’ Sociology programmes- Collated findings in Microsoft Excel and Word- Presented findings in a brief to the respective working groups and the Teaching and Learning Committee- Worked closely with a colleague to work in the most effective manner, share best practice and meet strict deadlines



Community Development

• Peer Reviewer

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  - Reviewed qualitative research submitted for publication in a leading international journal - Reported evaluations and recommendations to editors and authors - Reviewed qualitative research submitted for publication in a leading international journal - Reported evaluations and recommendations to editors and authors



London Schools Excellence Fund

• Doctoral Researcher, University Learning in Schools project

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  - Developed a programme of work, based on my research expertise, to be taught in 30+ schools across London - Worked collaboratively with an 'outstanding' secondary school teacher - Sought to improve teaching and learning in secondary schools by enhancing teachers' knowledge of and passion for recent developments in core subjects. - Planned and scheduled a coherent unit of work - Worked to tight deadlines - Accountable to a number of external stakeholders - Monitored and evaluated the programme Show less



The Brilliant Club

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Key Stage 3 & 5 Tutor

  • Feb 2013 - Feb 2014

  - Delivered programmes of pre-prepared university-style tutorial sessions to small groups of pupils aged 13-18 at non-selective state schools in London. - Designed a new programme of work based on my research expertise in the Politics of Development - Constructed detailed lesson plans and material resources - Monitored student progress and marked final assignments,giving students quantitative and qualitative feedback - Offered students advice and guidance on university life, academic skills and techniques for non-verbal communication Show less



The Myton Hospices

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fundraising Analyst

  • Oct 2008 - Oct 2009

  - Identified potential business donors for the fundraising department to approach - Used internet and database resources to source information on the payroll, turnover and Corporate Social Responsibility activities of local businesses - Monitored the effectiveness of existing campaigns and relationships - Used Microsoft Office applications for both administration and presentation - Created a database of existing and potential business partnerships - Communicated via email and telephone with existing and potential external donors Show less