Experience

Brighton Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College
• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Teacher of Mathematics

  • Sep 2020 - Present

Brighton College
• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Teacher of Mathematics

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2020

Harris Westminster Sixth Form
• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Teacher of Mathematics

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2019


Willis Towers Watson

• Norway
• Financial Services

• Actuarial Consultant (Trainee)

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

  During my time at Willis Towers Watson, I trained as a student actuary within the retirement team at a large and successful consultancy, whilst studying for the professional actuarial exams. Key responsibilities included performing individual member calculations, producing accounting disclosures, assisting in funding valuations and other ad-hoc work for clients that include some of the UK’s largest pension schemes. During my time at Willis Towers Watson, I trained as a student actuary within the retirement team at a large and successful consultancy, whilst studying for the professional actuarial exams. Key responsibilities included performing individual member calculations, producing accounting disclosures, assisting in funding valuations and other ad-hoc work for clients that include some of the UK’s largest pension schemes.



Teach First

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Secondary Mathematics Teacher

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2015

  Bacon’s College, Southwark (September 2013 – August 2015) Addington High School, Croydon (September 2012 – August 2013) This unique and challenging graduate scheme has enabled me to train and qualify as a teacher whilst also supporting an influential charity which aims to address educational disadvantage. I have developed a wealth of transferable skills which include:  Precision in planning and organising schemes of work for learners at KS3 and KS4  Creating and sharing innovative teaching resources  Strong collaboration and team work in order to deliver an engaging curriculum and contribute to the smooth running of a large and important department  Ability to communicate clearly, presenting complex mathematical ideas in a concise and meaningful way to a range of learners with diverse needs  Regular provision of constructive feedback to learners on how to improve and succeed  Classroom management in line with a given framework of policies and practices  Accountability as both a subject knowledge specialist and as a positive role model  Ability to collect and analyse learner data in order to plan for progression  Proficiency at Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, PowerPoint and Word. I make regular use of Edexcel Results Plus and Exam Wizard and have introduced these to the department as a valuable tool for planning and assessing GCSE Mathematics. Show less



City College, Brighton

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education

• City Business Skills Administrator

  • Dec 2011 - Jan 2012

  Temporary position to fund travelling in 2012, providing support for a busy and important team within the college. My main duties included enrolling new or continuing learners onto the correct apprenticeship or NVQ programme, which involved:  Competently using database systems, such as Unit-e, to accurately edit and update information regarding learners and their specific course requirements  Checking paperwork in an efficient and precise manner  Sorting and filing various documentation to maintain an organised working environment Show less



Legal & General

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pension Claims Administrator

  • Jul 2011 - Nov 2011

  A temporary role in a team-environment with the responsibility of preparing pension annuity choices literature and illustrations for Legal and General customers. This required:  Working swiftly and accurately to deliver excellent customer service  Having extensive knowledge of a wide range of both external and in-house computer systems for producing retirement and transfer quotations as well as completing money-laundering checks and identity verification  Being comfortable and confident when liaising with customers and their financial advisors  Learning quickly and having the ability to work successfully for other teams on an ad hoc basis Show less



Student Associates Scheme

• Student Associate (Secondary Mathematics Assistant)

  • Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

  A 15-day placement completed in a local secondary school.  Working initially as a TA but quickly progressed to leading whole lessons independently.  Dual role of assisting pupils in their learning of mathematics and also raising aspirations  Created and delivered a presentation that outlined the benefits and highlights of Higher Education A 15-day placement completed in a local secondary school.  Working initially as a TA but quickly progressed to leading whole lessons independently.  Dual role of assisting pupils in their learning of mathematics and also raising aspirations  Created and delivered a presentation that outlined the benefits and highlights of Higher Education



Masquerade Costumes

• United States
• Design Services

• Supervisor/Retail Assistant

  • Oct 2005 - Sep 2009

  I worked for an independent costume hire business, which provided a lively contrast to my academic studies. A good memory and creativity proved to be invaluable skills when designing theatrical costumes and my enthusiasm and reliability led to a promotion to the position of Supervisor in 2006, requiring a vast amount of organisation and responsibilities, which included:  Leading and motivating a small team, including training and developing staff  Updating financial records, including cashing up and stock taking Show less