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

Glasgow Caledonian University

Jan. 2016 – Feb. 2017 Certificate of Higher Education in Ambulance Studies

Included 3 months of initial training at the University, then working placement.

University of Nottingham

2010 – 2015 MSci Biology – First Class degree with Honours

Year 1 was a Science Foundation Year to transfer from humanity A Levels.

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

Kench Hill Centre (Outdoor Education)

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

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

2013 – 2015 Student Open Day Helper

– Part-time work. Leading tours to prospective students and answering questions

University of Nottingham

Summer 2013 (6 weeks) Lab Assistant

– Testing cross-reactivity between allergens and anti-parasite (schistosoma egg) antibodies; preliminary work leading towards Year 3 project

Saffron Walden County High School

2009-2010 (18 months) Cleaner

Boots Store

Summer 2008 (4 months) Shop Assistant