Higher Education Neurodiversity Support Specialist

• Jan 2022 - Present

As a specialist mentor and study skills provider for Higher Education students, your primary role is to support neurodivergent students in navigating their academic studies and developing the skills necessary for success. You also serve as a mentor, offering guidance and advice on how to navigate the social constructs and structures that can be challenging for neurodivergent students. In addition to your role as a mentor, you also conduct research on neurodivergence in the post-16 sector, with… Show more As a specialist mentor and study skills provider for Higher Education students, your primary role is to support neurodivergent students in navigating their academic studies and developing the skills necessary for success. You also serve as a mentor, offering guidance and advice on how to navigate the social constructs and structures that can be challenging for neurodivergent students. In addition to your role as a mentor, you also conduct research on neurodivergence in the post-16 sector, with a focus on how Twitter can be used as a form of agency, practice, and socialization for other neurodivergent educators. Overall, your work is focused on advocating for neurodiversity and ensuring that neurodivergent students have the support they need to thrive in higher education. You are dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment that values the unique perspectives and experiences of all students. Show less As a specialist mentor and study skills provider for Higher Education students, your primary role is to support neurodivergent students in navigating their academic studies and developing the skills necessary for success. You also serve as a mentor, offering guidance and advice on how to navigate the social constructs and structures that can be challenging for neurodivergent students. In addition to your role as a mentor, you also conduct research on neurodivergence in the post-16 sector, with… Show more As a specialist mentor and study skills provider for Higher Education students, your primary role is to support neurodivergent students in navigating their academic studies and developing the skills necessary for success. You also serve as a mentor, offering guidance and advice on how to navigate the social constructs and structures that can be challenging for neurodivergent students. In addition to your role as a mentor, you also conduct research on neurodivergence in the post-16 sector, with a focus on how Twitter can be used as a form of agency, practice, and socialization for other neurodivergent educators. Overall, your work is focused on advocating for neurodiversity and ensuring that neurodivergent students have the support they need to thrive in higher education. You are dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment that values the unique perspectives and experiences of all students. Show less

One to one tutor support

• Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

HE Lecturer in Professional Practice; HNC Computing

• Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

I taught Professional Practice on the HNC Computing course which is externally verified by Liverpool John Moore's University for Nelson and Colne College Group.

Learner Support Assistant

• Sep 2021 - Sep 2021

FE Media/Film Lecturer

• Sep 2019 - Jun 2021

lecturing part-time on the BTEC Level 3 Creative Media Practice, whilst studying a PGCE. lecturing part-time on the BTEC Level 3 Creative Media Practice, whilst studying a PGCE.

Masters in Film Production

• Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

Passed with Merit Film Major Project: The theme of my work was duality & disability through hidden illness. This was due to my passion for equality and inclusivity. The modules I studied, particularly, Advanced Production Processes and Research Techniques helped me towards a teaching role within Creative Media Passed with Merit Film Major Project: The theme of my work was duality & disability through hidden illness. This was due to my passion for equality and inclusivity. The modules I studied, particularly, Advanced Production Processes and Research Techniques helped me towards a teaching role within Creative Media

Maintenance Technician

• Nov 2004 - Jul 2008

Maintence work and repairing and looking after the ten pin bowling machinery. Maintence work and repairing and looking after the ten pin bowling machinery.

Marine Engineer Mechanic

• Jun 2001 - Apr 2003

Medical retired from the service due to head injury. Medical retired from the service due to head injury.