Storyteller. Scientist. Yogi. My website, Yoga My Old Friend, has allowed me to be all these things. It is truly my passion project. Yoga My Old Friend is a yoga and science blog I have grown using techniques and methodologies garnered from my professional experiences in yoga as well as my studies in science communication. I publish content on all things yoga and try to add a touch of science to the mix when possible.Yoga My Old Friend currently has over 30k page views a… Show more Storyteller. Scientist. Yogi. My website, Yoga My Old Friend, has allowed me to be all these things. It is truly my passion project. Yoga My Old Friend is a yoga and science blog I have grown using techniques and methodologies garnered from my professional experiences in yoga as well as my studies in science communication. I publish content on all things yoga and try to add a touch of science to the mix when possible.Yoga My Old Friend currently has over 30k page views a month.I generate innovative and engaging editorial and newsletter content.Using SEO, I research articles with a view to generating organic traffic from Google. I develop, write and edit articles on all things yoga (and science when possible). In tandem, I write bi-weekly newsletters, curated to boost click-through and engagement on Yoga My Old Friend. Show less

• Traveled around Greece and carried out oral examinations on 300+ candidates for the Michigan State University English exams.• Worked as room supervisor for the written exams ensuring all students understood what was required of them in the exam and ensuring the written portion of the exam ran smoothly and on time.

• Conducted assessments to determine the needs of a student.• Monitored and evaluated student progress to make sure they continued on the right path. • Offered extra 1:1 and group guidance when needed.• Placed students in programmes that best suited their needs.• Taught English as a Second Language to high school students.• Used Moodle and Zoom to carry out lessons during COVID.

• Responsible for day-to-day duties, salaries, social media, and schedules of a busy yoga studio with 80+ students.• Managed a team of 5+ teachers.• Scheduled staff meetings on a monthly basis.• Taught 40+ students each week and helped them improve their fitness levels and reduce stress.• Communicated strategies to improve overall well-being.

• Mentored and guided university students from Abu Dhabi to carry out science workshops for school children.• Coached team members in delivery techniques, providing feedback and encouragement.

My research was on climate change communication for behavioural change. The focus of my research was on determining how to effectively communicate climate change to the public with an aim of encouraging people to take more sustainable behaviours.

• Worked with high school students from disadvantaged areas of Glasgow and worked on projects that would help them enter university.• Led seminars at the end of each academic year and evaluated students' understanding of the projects they had worked on throughout the year.

- Taught postgraduate study skills to new Masters's students- Taught a variety of information sessions to new postgraduate students.- Corrected and marked assignments. - Courses included writing at the postgraduate level, critiquing the literature, and an introduction to Moodle.

• Led seminars with undergraduate and postgraduate students in the College of Social Sciences of the University of Glasgow.• Helped students make the most of their time at university and understand how to enhance their transferable and employability skills.

This was a project in collaboration with Paragon Music and Glasgow Science Centre, led by Dr Jane Magill, School of Education at Glasgow University. Duties included developing interactive workshops to explore creativity in science with senior pupils at secondary schools.