About me
Recent MRes graduate who specialises in close reading and critical analysis of both commercial texts and scholarly articles. Deeply interested in pursuing either copy writing or content writing.
Capable and experienced in roles entailing writing, research, editing, scribing, proofreading and tutoring. Confident and charismatic individual with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Work history
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English Literature & Creative Writing TutorPrivately owned
- Reading, United KingdomPart Time
Privately tutored a key stage three student and specialised in creative writing.
Routinely prepared learning resources and lesson plans for regular hourly sessions.
Provided reading materials external to the school syllabus, in order to promote further interest in reading.
Established an expected routine of grammar, reading, and writing every session.
Written work included both creative writing and analysis of prose.
Received structured feedback from both parent and school showing clear improvement in target areas.
Reinforced independent learning by setting additional tasks that had to be completed outside of weekly sessions.
Encouraged discussion of ideas prior to written work in order to promote confidence and collaborative learning.
Remote learning during the pandemic via Microsoft teams.
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Personal carerReading Borough Council
- Reading East, Reading RG4 6LQ, UKPart Time
Undertook personal care duties such as cleaning, dressing, cooking, wheelchair use, and the interpretation of phone calls.
Coordinated the employment of other carers including the delegation of both hours and care work.
Created a timetabled schedule of individual roles and responsibilities in order to be referred to weekly.
Advertised through numerous channels for potential carers and then interviewed and advised in the selection process of applicants.
Trained other colleagues through techniques such as shadowing, instructing, and 1:1 work.
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Skills
- Ceative Writing
- Writing Poetry
- Critical Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Critical Analysis
- Research
- Proofreading
- Customer Service
- Teamworking
- Independent
Education
MRes Children's LiteratureUniversity of Reading
- Reading, United Kingdom
BA English Literature and Creative WritingUniversity of Reading
- Reading, United Kingdom
Awards
RED AwardUniversity of Reading
Successfully completed the University of Reading Employability Skills Certificate. Attended five hours of training and development seminars and careers workshops. Secured over thirty five hours of employment by coordinating both care work and tutoring. Exceeded expectations by volunteering for more than 10 hours at John Madejski Academy.
Accumulated over 30 hours at said academy as a teaching assistant mentoring a diversity of students from key stage two to five. Supported classrooms of up to thirty students. Reviewed and gave structured feedback on A Level essays. Advised students who were undecided on their future prospects. Demonstrated sensitivity and initiative in unforeseen circumstances such as poor behaviour or absences. Encouraged students to participate and attend lessons in which permanent staff were often absent.