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Gateshead, England, United Kingdom

Develop and implement customised lesson plans tailored to individual student’s academic goals and learning styles. Deliver sessions covering all core and several optional subjects at KS3 and KS4 levels, including preparation for standardised examinations. Regularly assess student progress, identify areas of improvement to enhance academic progress, and provide regular feedback to relevant stakeholders.● Develop lesson plans that align with students’ school curricula, focusing on areas of difficulty.● Deliver engaging and comprehensive private tutoring sessions in biology, chemistry, and physics to GCSE and A-level students resulting in improved final exam results.● Utilise a variety of teachcing methods, interactive tools and resources to engage students and simplify complex concepts to ensure a deeper understanding of material.● Build strong, trust-based relationships with students and parents to facilitate effective communication and collaboration. Help students build effective study habits and boost confidence in learning.

Acted as Second-in-Department Biology teacher, delivering well-structured schemes of work to effectively communicate complex concepts and enhance student comprehension. Managed qualitative and quantitative data analysis to monitor progress and assess impact, presenting findings to stakeholders through various communication channels. ● Achieved positive residuals in exam years, contributing to higher-than-expected student grades.● Reviewed and restructured existing provisions to enhance online learning during COVID-19 lockdowns, redesigned them to significantly improve student engagement during remote learning periods.● Organised and managed multiple school events and trips, enriching educational experience.● Established new tradition with annual Science Symposium, promoting scholarly discourse among A-level students.● Mentored student and newly qualified teachers, enhancing teaching skills and confidence.● Facilitated collaboration among internal stakeholders across different organisational tiers, nurturing professional development and relationships withing and between departments.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Managed local research operations focused on cancer diagnosis pathways, overseeing four nurse-led teams in patient recruitment across North East and Tees Valley, ensuring efficient patient enrolment and data collection. Processed and l patient health data from hospital and GP records, maintaining strict confidential and data integrity. ● Developed and implemented robust data management protocols for handling sensitive patient information, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.● Critically evaluated existing literature on comorbidities' in cancer, identifying factors affecting cancer diagnosis timelines, contributing to oncology research.● Fostered collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals and academic researchers to facilitate interdisciplinary studies in oncology.

London, United Kingdom

Led regional Genomic Education Programme, enhancing healthcare professionals' understanding of genetic and genomic concepts for clinical practice. Coordinated and conducted diverse educational sessions across hospitals, general practices, and academic venues, featuring lectures, workshops, and specialised MSc modules.● Crafted a tailored training programme in collaboration with Genetic Consultants and Counsellors.● Successfully delivered educational sessions to over 900 healthcare professionals and students within six-month timeframe, significantly raising genomic literacy.● Expanded training programme by preparing and mentoring additional staff to facilitate broader educational outreach.● Evaluated the impact of education and engagement events, contributing to the development of the Knowledge of Genome Sequencing (KOGS) questionnaire (Sanderson et al., 2018, Patient Education and Counselling).

London, United Kingdom

A senior member of the genetic and genomic research recruitment team, collaborating with clinical teams to increase the recruitment of suitable patients for CRN studies and the 100,000 Genomes Project. Provided genetic expertise across various clinical departments, effectively communicating complex scientific concepts to both healthcare professionals and patients. Conducted thorough audits of databases to ensure availability of clinical data and samples, coordinating with other departments to minimize delays in research progress. ● Played key role in enhancing patient recruitment and participation in genomic research, leading to improved study outcomes and participant engagement, and contributing to advancement of genomic medicine.● Developed new methods to address and clear backlog of over 1000 patient referrals, streamlining recruitment.● Spearheaded innovative recruitment and compliance strategies, leading to significant rise in clinician referral follow-ups and enhanced recruitment rates.● Reorganised team structure and implemented new management practices, significantly boosted team morale and motivation. Pioneered staff development programs, providing tailored training nurturing individual growth and bolstering team effectiveness.

London

Promoted awareness and research into Rare Diseases, with a focus on BHD syndrome and associated pathologies including renal oncology. Developed and disseminated weekly research blog and regular newsletters, ensuring community received up-to-date information on disease research and management. Synthesised complex medical content into accessible summaries, databases, and informational materials for broad distribution. ● Tailored communication strategies to resonate with diverse audiences, utilising various styles to maximize understanding and engagement.● Collaborated with international experts to successfully launch new global awareness campaign for BHD syndrome.● Translated informational materials into multiple languages, expanding reach and accessibility of disease-related content.● Played key role in organising and executing international conference, enhancing Foundation's visibility and impact.● Engaged in local, national, and international representation, promoting charity's mission and fostering stakeholder relationships.

London Bridge

Primary research using stem cell-derived neural cells to develop in vitro models of ALS. Included the development of new genetically modified stem cell lines, directed differentiation, primary cell culture, and various analysis techniques. Also mentored BSc and MSc student projects.Selected to presented research at the 2013 World Conference in Regenerative Medicine. Completed various training courses at KCL, Aberdeen University and Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology.Contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications: Bryson et al., (2014), Science; Barcellos Machado et al., (2014), Development; and Ilic et al., (2012), Cytotherapy. Also co-authored a chapter in Progenitor and stem cell technologies and therapies: Principles and Issues (Vol 1). Provided additional copyediting input to grant applications and ethics documents.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Stem Cell Biology And Regenerative Medicine

Activities and Societies: BPSS Committee member 2012-2014 Postgraduate symposium organiser 2013 and 2014 Member of student editorial team.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc Hons), Medical Genetics (Year In Europe), First Class

Activities and Societies: Biomedical Society Committee Member 2007-2008For my thesis I worked with Dr Flaviano Giorgini to identify.

Gcse/A-Level

A-levels: Biology (A) Chemistry (A) Mathematics (A) Theatre Studies (B) GCSE: Art (A) Biology (A*) Chemistry (A*) English Language (A).