Experience

Signum University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Preceptor

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  I have designed and taught the 'Tolkien and Romantics' modules series, including: - 'Nature and Ecology' - 'Imagining and Dreaming' - 'Dark Romanticism and the Gothic Literary Tradition' - 'Forging Myth and History' I have designed and taught the 'Tolkien and Romantics' modules series, including: - 'Nature and Ecology' - 'Imagining and Dreaming' - 'Dark Romanticism and the Gothic Literary Tradition' - 'Forging Myth and History'



The Tolkien Society

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Secretary

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  - Organising and running the annual Tolkien Society Seminar - Organising and running the annual Tolkien Reading Day - Managing the Education Team - Mentoring PGRs in events management for the Tolkien Society Seminar - Organising and running the annual Tolkien Society Seminar - Organising and running the annual Tolkien Reading Day - Managing the Education Team - Mentoring PGRs in events management for the Tolkien Society Seminar



Self-employed

• Private Tutor of English & Music

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  I tutor English and Music to a range of ages from Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A level to undergraduate. I tutor English and Music to a range of ages from Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A level to undergraduate.



The Archbishop's School

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

• EAL Coordinator

  • Sep 2022 - Aug 2023

  - Managed the setting of EAL students in the English department.- Advised SLT and HoDs about EAL setting, curriculum scaffolding, and inclusion into school culture.- Organised and ran CPD on our EAL cohort and strategies relevant for teachers to engage/motivate/teach EAL students at different stages of English acquisition.- Wrote the school's EAL Policy.- Provided one-to-one training for teachers, including: observations (of them and them of me), meetings, afterschool EAL discussion group.- Created an EAL strategies folder on the Shared Area where staff shared EAL resources that supported EAL students. Show less

• English & Music Teacher

  • Sep 2020 - Aug 2023

  - My GCSE groups made the most progress in the English department for two years in a row, including students targeted grade 5 receiving grade 8s. - I designed the year 8 English curriculum and taught the wider curriculum from year 7-13.- Acting Head of Music for my time at the school: designed and taught the KS3 Music curriculum, managed the department budget, established behavioural management procedures supported by SLT. - Managed my own tutor group from year 8 through to the end of year 10.- Organised year 6 taster days and year 11 intervention classes.- GCSEs classes consistently received higher than targeted grades (1 - 4 grades above). Show less



Cornwall and Kent Amateur Dramatics

• Cornwall & Kent

• Musical Director & Piano Accompanist

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2023

  I have musically directed (MD) various choirs in Cornwall (Madrigali) and Kent (Herne Bay Community Singers). Additionally, I have MDed various shows for amateur dramatic societies including 'All Shook Up', 'Bring It On', 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarves'. Consistently, I worked with either the committee or directorial teams to prepare the music required, run rehearsals, and adapt music where required for the performers. All rehearsals were directed from me behind the piano. I have musically directed (MD) various choirs in Cornwall (Madrigali) and Kent (Herne Bay Community Singers). Additionally, I have MDed various shows for amateur dramatic societies including 'All Shook Up', 'Bring It On', 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarves'. Consistently, I worked with either the committee or directorial teams to prepare the music required, run rehearsals, and adapt music where required for the performers. All rehearsals were directed from me behind the piano.



Herne Bay High School

• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2020

  Schools Direct (Salaried) in English and Drama. Schools Direct (Salaried) in English and Drama.



Early Energy Centre

• Liskeard, Cornwall

• Piano & Composition Teacher / Choir Director

  • Feb 2018 - Aug 2019

  Focusing on the ethos of improving mental well-being and creativity in young people, I taught composition intertwined with piano. This involved employing various methods of composition and differentiating approaches for the student's physical and mental needs. From September to December 2018, I took over as the choir director. I organised set-lists alongside arranging songs, leading rehearsals and accompanying concerts on the piano. Focusing on the ethos of improving mental well-being and creativity in young people, I taught composition intertwined with piano. This involved employing various methods of composition and differentiating approaches for the student's physical and mental needs. From September to December 2018, I took over as the choir director. I organised set-lists alongside arranging songs, leading rehearsals and accompanying concerts on the piano.



EKC Canterbury College

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

• Literacy Lecturer

  • Aug 2013 - Jan 2018

  - Mentored a PGCE student from Canterbury Christ Church University. - Taught AQA A Level English Literature and Language, AQA GCSE English Language. - I have previously taught OCR and Edexcel Functional Skills Entry Level 3, Level 1 & Level 2, AQA GCSE English Language and Cambridge iGCSE English Language. - Co-ordinated and led the GCSE English evening classes from 2014 - 2016. - Nominated at the 'Student Led Staff Awards 2015/16'. - As part of the TEAM Academy, I worked with departments in improving students literacy skills and developing fellow lecturers embedding of literacy in their lessons. - Contributing to the planning and organisation of the Staff Conference 2013. - Co-running the Creative Writing Magazine 2013/14. - Researching and preparing materials/lesson plans for refresher sessions on Canterbury College's 11 Elements of Best Practise for college staff. - iGCSE English Language 0522: Fully Accredited for Internal Verification of Component 4 (Coursework Portfolio). Show less



Blackwell Book Services

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bookseller

  • Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

  I was responsible for ensuring that the bookshelves maintained a professional look and that at the end of every shift, the store was ready to open the next morning. The crucial focus was the high standard of customer service which I provided to all who I interacted with; I answered questions in an enthusiastic fashion and went out of my way to make sure each customer received the book(s)/order(s) they were after. I was responsible for ensuring that the bookshelves maintained a professional look and that at the end of every shift, the store was ready to open the next morning. The crucial focus was the high standard of customer service which I provided to all who I interacted with; I answered questions in an enthusiastic fashion and went out of my way to make sure each customer received the book(s)/order(s) they were after.



Morrisons

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Assistant

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2012

  The essential role of my position was customer engagement, working with the then newly constructed HOT Service to go beyond what the role entailed to provide great customer service by showing awareness and alertness to customer needs. I also replenished stock on the shop floor, working to the FIFO guide. The essential role of my position was customer engagement, working with the then newly constructed HOT Service to go beyond what the role entailed to provide great customer service by showing awareness and alertness to customer needs. I also replenished stock on the shop floor, working to the FIFO guide.



Liskeard Hillfort Primary

• Liskeard

• Classroom Assistant

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  As part of the Student Associate Scheme, I worked in every year, providing one-to-one support to students, observing teachers and taking Music lessons when the opportunities arose. I attended training days that were integral to the scheme, learning about the essential basics of teaching and practicing skills and lesson planning. As part of the Student Associate Scheme, I worked in every year, providing one-to-one support to students, observing teachers and taking Music lessons when the opportunities arose. I attended training days that were integral to the scheme, learning about the essential basics of teaching and practicing skills and lesson planning.



Crown Court

• Plymouth, United Kingdom

• Administration Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - Sep 2010

  The position required maintaining the filing system, including the provision of files for office and subsequent re-filing on return. The position required maintaining the filing system, including the provision of files for office and subsequent re-filing on return.



Liskeard Bookshop

• Liskeard

• Bookseller

  • Sep 2009 - May 2010

  My focus was assisting customers where I could and keeping the sales figures looking healthy. I also processed orders and maintained the cleanliness of the shop. My focus was assisting customers where I could and keeping the sales figures looking healthy. I also processed orders and maintained the cleanliness of the shop.



Webb's Restaurant

• Liskeard

• Kitchen Assistant

  • Sep 2007 - Jan 2010

  Webb’s allowed me to work in a busy environment where my organisation skills were greatly developed. I supported numerous chefs and waiters by washing kitchen cooking utensils, plates and cutlery; then polishing the latter that would be used for food service. Webb’s allowed me to work in a busy environment where my organisation skills were greatly developed. I supported numerous chefs and waiters by washing kitchen cooking utensils, plates and cutlery; then polishing the latter that would be used for food service.