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• Welcoming visitors and creating a safe, relaxed, and fun environment for their visit and inspire them to live in a world where wildlife thrives• Ensure the health & safety, welfare and security of visitors and animals on site, dealing calming and professionally with visitor emergencies and sensitive situations• Research, write, and deliver talks that align with ZSL’s mission about the many animals that we have at Whipsnade zoo. Audience numbers range from 1 –… Show more • Welcoming visitors and creating a safe, relaxed, and fun environment for their visit and inspire them to live in a world where wildlife thrives• Ensure the health & safety, welfare and security of visitors and animals on site, dealing calming and professionally with visitor emergencies and sensitive situations• Research, write, and deliver talks that align with ZSL’s mission about the many animals that we have at Whipsnade zoo. Audience numbers range from 1 – 300• Develop and deliver activities and family workshops to our visitors in events such as Vets in Action and Beano• Deliver ZSL’s daytime commercial educational zoo courses for groups of children aged 5-10. o Managing the admin of these courseso Creating content and activitieso Liaising with keeper teams for animal enrichment and behind the scene activitieso Working with educational volunteers • Assisting with the management of the volunteer team o Ensuring the wellbeing of volunteerso Supporting Team Leaders in the creation of rotas• Event planning including running Penguin Weekend and World Lion Dayo Working with the events team to organise equipment and to safely set up the event and to manage crowd numbers o Working with the graphics team to create signage as well as fun and colourful activities o Managing volunteers who help run the event o Develop activities, games, and crafts for visitors of all ages• Working with the community team to develop fully accessible and inclusive engagement programmeo I am currenting working on the development of how to bring Audio Description to our tours and talks• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with various teams across site, including the education, community, keeper, and events teams• Managing and maintaining the equipment and props used in engagement activities Show less

• Working collaboratively with other teaching staff to ensure planning and resources are effective • Delivery of teaching that meets Ofsted criteria for outstanding lessons • Adapting teaching to ensure differentiation is present in all lessons• Implement behaviour management that promotes positive behaviour• Supporting 1:1 in class and around the school• Help the pupils to access the curriculum and possibly tailor the lesson of the activity to their… Show more • Working collaboratively with other teaching staff to ensure planning and resources are effective • Delivery of teaching that meets Ofsted criteria for outstanding lessons • Adapting teaching to ensure differentiation is present in all lessons• Implement behaviour management that promotes positive behaviour• Supporting 1:1 in class and around the school• Help the pupils to access the curriculum and possibly tailor the lesson of the activity to their level of ability• Make learning fun, enjoyable and accessible• Be a support to the pupils when they are struggling, and help them to calm down and remain focussed• Working with children with additional needs (SEHM or SEN), encouraging them to learn and challenge themselves Show less

Completed a PGCE Secondary Science with Biology at the University of Plymouth3 school placements; the Lipson Co-operative Academy, Tor Bridge High, and Chilton Trinity. • Followed the NC and exam board specifications to plan and teach engaging science lessons to students ranging from Year 7 - Year 11. • Acted as a tutor, delivering DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as personal development sessions. • Attended and participated in weekly CPD sessions… Show more Completed a PGCE Secondary Science with Biology at the University of Plymouth3 school placements; the Lipson Co-operative Academy, Tor Bridge High, and Chilton Trinity. • Followed the NC and exam board specifications to plan and teach engaging science lessons to students ranging from Year 7 - Year 11. • Acted as a tutor, delivering DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as personal development sessions. • Attended and participated in weekly CPD sessions and bi weekly pastoral team meetings and bi weekly department team meetings. • Assisted with extra-curricular activities such as the Lipson Co-operative Academies’ Combined Cadet Force, and Chilton Trinity's Duke of Edinburgh Club. Show less

Somerset, England, United Kingdom

• Supporting 1:1 in class or in small groups• Helping pupils to remain focused• Building a strong relationship with the pupils and teaching staff to ensure that the pupils are achieving their potential

• Researched and wrote articles to inspire and educate young adults • Main focus with in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and maths) and environmental science

Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote D'Azur, France

3 month Erasmus Placement at Association Accueil et Rencontres• 2 days a week working at the community food bank, speaking a mixture of French and English• 2 days a week working as an Environmental Education Assistant o Assisting in the running of environmental education activities such a maintenance of the community garden, nature arts and crafts, and outdoor playo On Wednesday afternoons, I would assist in the afterschool homework club that the community centre ran… Show more 3 month Erasmus Placement at Association Accueil et Rencontres• 2 days a week working at the community food bank, speaking a mixture of French and English• 2 days a week working as an Environmental Education Assistant o Assisting in the running of environmental education activities such a maintenance of the community garden, nature arts and crafts, and outdoor playo On Wednesday afternoons, I would assist in the afterschool homework club that the community centre ran. Either speaking French to assist in maths and geography, or helping the children with their English• 1 day a week working towards the IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management. Disrupted due to COVID-19 Show less

Seychelles

• Worked in different schools teaching lessons on coral reefs which included fun activities and crafts• Conducted guided snorkels with resort guests, giving them briefings on how to snorkel safely and what marine life we’ll see• Presented talks and interactive demonstrations to guests and staff about the importance of marine conservation• Worked with different organizations for Seychelles Climate Action week and created engaging activities and resources to present to members of the… Show more • Worked in different schools teaching lessons on coral reefs which included fun activities and crafts• Conducted guided snorkels with resort guests, giving them briefings on how to snorkel safely and what marine life we’ll see• Presented talks and interactive demonstrations to guests and staff about the importance of marine conservation• Worked with different organizations for Seychelles Climate Action week and created engaging activities and resources to present to members of the public at the Climate Action Fair Show less

Somerset

Led activity sessions such as archery, target shooting and high ropes. Attended to guests needs such as booking activities, helping find activities suitable for them and their family and answering general enquiries. Working as part of the lifeguard team to achieve a safe but fun pool environment, attending training once a week to stay up to date with rescue and first aid techniques. Awarded employee of the week for my work ethic and commitment to a great guest experience.

• Conducted reef check surveys for fish, invertebrates and benthic studies whilst also guiding these survey dives• Helped train new staff/volunteers in survey techniques, identification and safe diving procedures

• Maths and science tutor for 5 groups of students ranging from Year 6 - Year 11 • The role requires me to think on my feet (especially for the year 6/7 students) and to be flexible in my approach to teaching• Good organisation and resourcefulness are key to this job

• First point of contact for all students approaching Student Advice • Providing excellent customer service, whilst administering the booking of appointments, handling all telephone enquiries, office administration, triaging of clients and helping with outreach and publicity• Undertaking a Diploma of Professional Development where I'm taking courses in Leadership Styles, Leadership in Difficult Situations, Problem Solving and Teamwork

• General maintenance of hedgerows, pathways and nature reserves with the Warden Team and Access Team• Undertook access surveys, planning surveys and wildlife (such as bat) surveys• Researched history for two weeks with the Sustainable Tourism Team• Helped conduct outside lessons for a month with the Education Team• Wrote monthly biodiversity Facebook posts promoting and informing people about the array of species found within the National Park• Completed a report on upland… Show more • General maintenance of hedgerows, pathways and nature reserves with the Warden Team and Access Team• Undertook access surveys, planning surveys and wildlife (such as bat) surveys• Researched history for two weeks with the Sustainable Tourism Team• Helped conduct outside lessons for a month with the Education Team• Wrote monthly biodiversity Facebook posts promoting and informing people about the array of species found within the National Park• Completed a report on upland dwarf shrub species, where I collected data in adverse weather conditions and reported my results using GIS and R statistical software. I achieved a 1st for my report, presentation and work commitment Show less

Msc Conservation Education And Engagement, Environmental Science

Through Writtle campus. Modules include: - Research Techniques - Theory in Conservation Education - Nature Benefits & Human Wellbeing.

Pgce Secondary Science With Biology, Secondary Education And Teaching

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: • Marine Conservation and Scientific Diving Society - I achieved my PADI Advanced Open Water Qualification.

Biology, General, A Level: Biology (A), Chemistry (C). As Level: Mathematics (B), Geography (C)

Activities and Societies: • Volleyball club • Netball Club • Mountaineering Club

History, B

Activities and Societies: • Head of the International Committee - organised fundraising events and raised awareness on global issues.

High School, Biology (A), Chemistry (A), Physics (A), Maths (A), Statistics (A), History (A*)

Activities and Societies: • Netball Club • Athletics Club • Volleyball Club • Cricket Club • Rounders Club • Hockey Club • Student Mentor.