Science Teacher

• Sep 2019 - Present

Digital Learning Coordinator

• Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

BTEC Standards Verifier & Examiner

• Aug 2015 - Present

I work with allocated centres to ensure that the verification process is followed correctly for the internally assessed element of the course, offering support and guidance where needed. I also undertake sampling exercises to give feedback on assessment and release certification.I mark written exam papers and record the marks on the BTEC systems, ready for qualifications to be awarded. As a welsh-speaking examiner, I also compare the Welsh and English medium papers, agreeing on the grade boundaries with the Chief Examiners.

Course Leader: Biology & Applied Science

• Aug 2014 - Jul 2019

I am the Biology tutor at the College, holding the position of Course Leader for both A Level Biology and BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science, as well as teaching on Access to Higher Education courses. I am also a member of the Information & Learning Technology team, heading up the development of the College's virtual learning environment. In addition to my teaching role, I have held the position of Equality & Diversity Champion, assisting the Director for Learner Services in promoting and embedding equality and diversity into both the curriculum and the Colleges’ extra-curricular activities. I am also a Personal Tutor, working closely with the learners, other staff and parents to ensure that learners are supported and engaged, allowing them to achieve their full potential at NSC.

Curriculum Manager

• Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

Maternity cover role for the Academic & Professional Studies, Motor Vehicle and Engineering Department

Programme Area Leader: Creative, Digital & Science

• Jun 2017 - Mar 2019

Teacher

• Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

I taught at a Welsh medium secondary school in North Wales. I taught Science to mixed ability year groups in Year 7, Physics to a range of abilities across Years 8 - 11 and Maths to Year 7. I also delivered sessions to Year 9 based on sex education and relationships.As Form Tutor to a Year 7 class, I was responsible for their welfare and behaviour at Ysgol y Creuddyn and worked closely with the pupils and the Head of Year 7 to ensure that any issues the pupils had were addressed and dealt with quickly and effectively.

Lecturer

• Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

I was a part-time lecturer on both BTEC Level 2 Animal Care & Level 3 Animal Management courses, as well as teaching Essential Skills ICT to a variety of students. I taught a range of students, including students who had progressed to Level 3 from Level 2 courses, mature students and those with Additional Learning Needs.In addition to full-time College students, I was responsible for a group of Year 10 pupils from a Welsh medium school who were undertaking the Level 2 Extended Certificate in Animal Care as one of their GCSE options. To fulfil this, the group of 11 pupils attended the College campus for 4 hours a week on Fridays.I specialised in lecturing on biology/physiology, nutrition and animal behaviour & communication.

Vice President Education & Welfare

• Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

Part of the Students' Union Executive, I had responsibility for arranging campaigns relating to the academic experience of students at Bangor University and overall responsibility for the Course Representative System. I was responsible for initiating and supporting welfare initiatives from both the Students' Union and the University. I also assisted students in casework, whether that be relating to their academic studies or in welfare issues (e.g. housing, financial or emotional support).

Student Trustee

• Dec 2010 - Jun 2012

As one of student trustees, I was responsible for ensuring that the student voice is heard at Board of Trustees level. In addition to sitting on the Board of Trustees, I held the Trustee position on the Students' Union Elections Committee and assisted societies to run committee elections.

Lead Good Practice Guideline Volunteer

• Oct 2009 - Jul 2013

I was responsible for the creation of workbooks and reviewing submitted Good Practice Guideline applications in relation to the Nightline Association Good Practice Guidelines.For a short period, I took over the sole running of the project, including supporting individual Nightlines to complete the workbooks, whilst additional volunteers were recruited. When four additional volunteers were recruited, I was the Lead Volunteer for the project, taking on the role of training the new volunteers, conducting monthly "support calls" and supporting them when issues or queries arose.

Conference Office Receptionist (Summer)

• Jun 2010 - Jun 2012

Liaising with guests and other staff members on a variety of tasks, I spent two full summer breaks as a Receptionist, as well as returning briefly to train the new staff at the start of the third summer.Dealing with customer queries and complaints and ensuring that the relevant paperwork was completed, during my second summer, I was responsible for training and supervising new staff, arranging the weekly rota and ensuring that cover was available if staff could not work.

Telephone Operator

• Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

I was part of a team contacting alumni to follow up the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey and completing the form over the telephone.

Documentation Writer

• Apr 2011 - Oct 2011

I wrote help documentation for the Three Rings system, that streamlines helpline administration in the form of a wiki. I wrote help documentation for the Three Rings system, that streamlines helpline administration in the form of a wiki.

Secretary

• Mar 2010 - Apr 2011

As Secretary, I was responsible for arranging weekly committee meetings, minuting the meetings and distributing the minutes. I was also responsible for the General Meetings held twice a year. In addition to this, I took care of all of the confidential data held on all of the Nightline volunteers and ensured that the policies and procedures of the service were upheld and reviewed.

Rota Officer

• Mar 2009 - Mar 2010

Part of a team of 3 Rota Officers, I was jointly responsible for ensuring that sufficient volunteers were available to staff the Bangor Nightline shifts each night of term, achieving approximately 90% open shifts.

Playarea Assistant

• Mar 2006 - Sep 2010

I supervised the play area, whilst it was used by both children and adults. I also oversaw the use of the laser game and the indoor go-carts, training new staff in how to operate the computer system and troubleshoot. I also manned the restaurant area, serving food and drinks to customers. I supervised the play area, whilst it was used by both children and adults. I also oversaw the use of the laser game and the indoor go-carts, training new staff in how to operate the computer system and troubleshoot. I also manned the restaurant area, serving food and drinks to customers.

Clerk Typist

• Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

I undertook general administrative duties within a busy office dealing with children in care. Duties include typing, filing, photocopying, distribution of sensitive and confidential information and dealing with telephone calls/messages. I undertook general administrative duties within a busy office dealing with children in care. Duties include typing, filing, photocopying, distribution of sensitive and confidential information and dealing with telephone calls/messages.