Description
Seeking interesting outdoor work and an opportunity to learn new skills! I will be moving to New Zealand for November 2019 with the Working Holiday Visa and would like to find a job where I can by active and share my passion for the outdoors with people, whilst experiencing the culture of New Zealand. I am currently working as a Tutor at a rural Education Centre in the UK, so have experience at leading groups, creating a positive atmosphere and being flexible with work hours. I am physically fit and enjoy activities such as running, swimming, cycling, yoga, wildlife conservation and mountain hikes in my free time. I am currently working towards my UK Summer Mountain Leader Qualification. Please view my attached CV for full list of experiences.
Education
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Glasgow Caledonian University
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Jan. 2016 – Feb. 2017
Certificate of Higher Education in Ambulance Studies
Included 3 months of initial training at the University, then working placement.
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University of Nottingham
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2010 – 2015
MSci Biology – First Class degree with Honours
Year 1 was a Science Foundation Year to transfer from humanity A Levels.
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Saffron Walden County High School
- 2003- 2010 A Levels – A*, A, A (Psychology, Classical Civilisations, English Literature) AS Level – A, A (Art, General Studies) GCSE – 14 grades A* - C
Experience
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Kench Hill Centre (Outdoor Education)
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October 2017 - present
Tutor
– Leading educational activities in a rural environment, mainly for inner London primary children. Activities mainly outdoors e.g. countryside walks, orienteering, shelter building, raft building, archery, team-building games, beach visits, meet-the-animal sessions.
– Additional tasks include providing hospitality to non-school group bookings at weekends and non-term time, plus helping maintain/improve the site facilities in the garden and buildings. -
Scottish Ambulance Service
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January 2016 - October 2017
Ambulance Technician
– Delivery of treatment and care to patients, mostly in emergency medical situations. Role included providing on scene medical treatment, transportation to appropriate medical facilities if required, plus giving health advice.
– Included one year as a working student -
University of Nottingham
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2013 – 2015
Student Open Day Helper
– Part-time work. Leading tours to prospective students and answering questions
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University of Nottingham
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Summer 2013 (6 weeks)
Lab Assistant
– Testing cross-reactivity between allergens and anti-parasite (schistosoma egg) antibodies; preliminary work leading towards Year 3 project
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Saffron Walden County High School
- 2009-2010 (18 months) Cleaner
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Boots Store
- Summer 2008 (4 months) Shop Assistant