Scott Richard Walker Email & Phone Number

Keele University

• Design, deliver and evaluate a broad range of innovative science workshops and lectures specifically aligned to the strategic priorities of the Faculty of Natural Sciences as well as the University’s wider OfS Access and Participation (formerly OFFA) Agreement.• Oversee the building and successful implementation of Ogden funded Schools Science Partnerships across North Staffordshire to support science teaching and develop students’ science capital and identity.• Delivered cutting edge, research led, teacher CPD e.g. Phizzi Earth & Space.• Coordinate UG and PG student outreach training to initiate student-led science outreach – “In-reach”.• Interact with over 15,000 young people ranging from 1 hour workshops to multi-day residential courses a year.• Work with local teachers and academics to develop a girls into physics as well as other under-represented groups initiatives.

Stoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom

Keele, England, United Kingdom

Staffordshire

• I have a real passion for football governance and currently act as a Supply league referee and Contributory league assistant referee. It is my ambition to officiate at the highest level.• I am also a FA Referee Tutor having completed the “Developing the Developers” workshop (July 2015) and 3 day Tutor course (October 2015).

Keele

• Providing administrative support to several Outreach Officers delivering a portfolio of ROA activities.• Personal responsibility for STEM, HUMMS & Quality Monitoring projects, including the highly successful Quadrant initiative, which I developed from inception through to implementation. Having presented this at the UKCGE PEPGE Conference in February 2014, I received the prize for "Most Engaging Poster".• As part of the ROA Team, I was nominated for the Times Higher Education “Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year” award, for my work on the “Stardome” project.• Installed a data-driven approach amongst colleagues, highlighting the importance of data collection & evaluation and accurate reporting mechanisms in order to justify expenditure and attract investment.

Keele

• Under the guidance of the Residence Support Manager, I managed six RSAs in order to provide a continuous source of support and guidance to ~400 students within two halls of residence.• Actively counselled in student welfare cases and directed students to appropriate professional services.• Developed professional report writing skills to prepare confidential reports to be shared with the Student Support Centre and Staffordshire Police, where necessary.

Keele University

• Built strong mentoring relationships with young people from a variety of backgrounds across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire in a bid to raise their aspirations and dispel myths around Higher Education (HE).• Lead a team of Student Ambassadors on a wide variety of ROA activities including Open and Visit Days.• Delivered a plethora of HE and STEM focused activities to an outstanding level. In May 2013 I received a "Long-term Commitment to Keelelink"​ award followed a year later by a "NEON: Student of the Year Commendation" from the Rt. Hon Liam Byrne MP at the Palace of Westminster.

Lennard Jones Laboratories

• Demonstrated how to safely conduct scientific experiments as well as the use of intricate lab equipment.• Prepared a wide range of Health & Safety and COSHH risk assessments related to the practical activities.• This position demanded the ability to collaborate effectively with both academic staff and undergraduate (UG) students in order to create a safe, innovative and progressive learning environment.

London Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, St4 5Nt

• Taught GCSE and A-Level chemistry and physics to a wide range/ability of students using novel techniques.• Successfully planned, delivered and evaluated hudreds of lessons culminating in a very high success rate.• Acted as the Science Outreach Coordinator, liaising with feeder primary schools and other local sixth forms/colleges, to ensure SJC remained the local hub for science teaching and innovation.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Computational Solid State Chemistry

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Postgraduate Certificate In Education (With Qts), Physics, Postgraduate Certificate (Masters Level)

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Chemistry & Physics Bsc (Hons), Physical Sciences, 1St Class

Activities and Societies: Keele Student Ambassador (http://www.keele.ac.uk/studentambassadors/)CHE-10001: Structure & Bonding, CHE-10002.