Matilda Atkinson
N.E.S.T Schools Project Worker at Newcastle University Students' Union- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Safeguarding Adults Level 3
Newcastle City CouncilJul, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Safeguarding Children Level 3
Newcastle City CouncilJul, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
NCL+ Award
Newcastle UniversityMay, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Suicide Awareness Training
Zero Suicide AllianceMar, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Healing Classroom Approach Programme
International Rescue CommitteeFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Safeguarding Children - Levels 1 + 2
Newcastle City CouncilJan, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Newcastle University Students' Union
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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N.E.S.T Schools Project Worker
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Mar 2023 - Present
I work for a student-led organisation called North-East Solidarity and Teaching (or N.E.S.T) that supports refugees and asylum seekers in Newcastle upon Tyne. As N.E.S.T's Schools Project Worker, I am responsible for the ongoing delivery and development of the schools project. This involves recruiting and training volunteers, designing and delivering sessions in schools, and working directly with education professionals to ensure the effective running, expansion and monitoring of the project. We currently run reading comprehension activities, phonics classes, and lunch-time/after-school clubs in nine schools. I work collaboratively with colleagues in Newcastle University Students’ Union (NUSU) and Newcastle University, as well as external organisations including Newcastle City Council to carry out the project. I was offered this role after volunteering and interning with N.E.S.T for 18 months. Show less
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N.E.S.T Schools Project Intern
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Jan 2023 - Mar 2023
After one year of volunteering in local schools, I successfully applied for an internship with NEST to continue my work in a paid capacity. In this role, I plan and deliver a programme of learning sessions for refugee and asylum seeker children in local skills, working to improve their reading and writing skills and confidence. I conduct qualitative and quantitative research to track the progress of learners’ development. I train and support student volunteers to assist in the delivery of sessions. Show less
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Unibuddy
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Unibuddy Ambassador
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Dec 2022 - Jul 2023
As an Ambassador, I supported potential students from around the world to make a choice that feels right for them. I represented Newcastle University and the Education Studies BA on the Unibuddy platform. I was available to chat with prospective students and applicants 24/7. As an Ambassador, I supported potential students from around the world to make a choice that feels right for them. I represented Newcastle University and the Education Studies BA on the Unibuddy platform. I was available to chat with prospective students and applicants 24/7.
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Newcastle University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Ambassador
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Feb 2023 - Feb 2023
After hearing about my work with N.E.S.T, I was asked by the Global Opportunities department at Newcastle University to become a Global Ambassador. This involved attending regular meetings, conferences, and open days with senior faculty to represent the student voice on global issues. After hearing about my work with N.E.S.T, I was asked by the Global Opportunities department at Newcastle University to become a Global Ambassador. This involved attending regular meetings, conferences, and open days with senior faculty to represent the student voice on global issues.
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Newcastle University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications and Events Intern
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May 2022 - Jul 2022
I worked part-time as an intern for the ENACT web app team in the linguistics department at Newcastle University. I oversaw running their social media accounts, which involved creating and submitting weekly plans for 100+ posts across Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok. I also organised dissemination activities in partnership with North East Solidarity and Teaching, in which I ran after school sessions based on the web app's activities for students from forced migration backgrounds. I also assisted in organising a multiplier event, which took place in July to promote the app and share the results with linguists from across the country. Show less
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Newcastle City Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Chaperone
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Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
I worked on a temporary basis at The Hopping’s Pop-Up School, with children from the travelling community, to assist the organisers with a variety of activities, including teaching, sports, dance, and general chaperoning duties. During this time, I also worked for the Showmen’s Mental Health Charity and European Opera Centre to put on a performance with the children, assisting in art, music, dance and acting activities. I worked on a temporary basis at The Hopping’s Pop-Up School, with children from the travelling community, to assist the organisers with a variety of activities, including teaching, sports, dance, and general chaperoning duties. During this time, I also worked for the Showmen’s Mental Health Charity and European Opera Centre to put on a performance with the children, assisting in art, music, dance and acting activities.
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Sitel Group
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Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Contact Tracer
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May 2020 - Mar 2021
Throughout the pandemic, I worked full-time as a contact tracer for the UK Test and Trace programme. I called confirmed contacts and cases of COVID-19 to inform them of their self-isolation and provide support. This role required me to have a professional phone manner and data-inputing skills. It was home based. Throughout the pandemic, I worked full-time as a contact tracer for the UK Test and Trace programme. I called confirmed contacts and cases of COVID-19 to inform them of their self-isolation and provide support. This role required me to have a professional phone manner and data-inputing skills. It was home based.
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Channel Business Services Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reception Administrator
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Mar 2020 - May 2020
I worked part-time in reception at a business centre, answering and directing calls, meet and greeting clients, filing, and completing general admin tasks. I often worked under pressure and unsupervised. I worked part-time in reception at a business centre, answering and directing calls, meet and greeting clients, filing, and completing general admin tasks. I often worked under pressure and unsupervised.
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McArthurGlen Group
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Guest Experience Host/Key Holder
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Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
I worked full-time at the Garden of Light, a digital, interactive experience funded by the Ashford Designer Outlet. The non-profit raised money for the William Harvey Hospital. The job involved guiding groups of up to thirty people and customising the tour for those with special needs. I was also entrusted with opening and closing the unit from early on in the role. Despite closing early because of the pandemic, we raised over £35,000. I worked full-time at the Garden of Light, a digital, interactive experience funded by the Ashford Designer Outlet. The non-profit raised money for the William Harvey Hospital. The job involved guiding groups of up to thirty people and customising the tour for those with special needs. I was also entrusted with opening and closing the unit from early on in the role. Despite closing early because of the pandemic, we raised over £35,000.
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Flip Out | Trampoline Arenas
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Australia
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Safety Marshal
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Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
I worked part time at a trampoline centre, taking on a number of roles. These included being a party host, working reception and ensuring all customers were interacting safely on the arena. This job allowed me to improve my social skills and interact with people of different ages, in a busy working environment. I worked part time at a trampoline centre, taking on a number of roles. These included being a party host, working reception and ensuring all customers were interacting safely on the arena. This job allowed me to improve my social skills and interact with people of different ages, in a busy working environment.
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Education
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2020 - 2023
Newcastle University
Bachelor of Education - BEd, Education -
2012 - 2019
Highworth Grammar School
A-Levels and GCSEs, Politics, Economics, History
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