Computer literate Human Biology 2.1 (Hons) graduate from the University of St Andrews who is keen to gain experience as a teaching assistant or other positions in schools where my degree is relevant... Good time management skills, numerate and highly motivated as demonstrated by my successful research project. I have experience in general administration, retail and scientific laboratory based work. In addition, I have experience in teaching English as a foreign language and working with young adults.

2001-2005                              University of St Andrews

Human Biology 2.1 (Hons) BSc

Modules studied: Most related to degree subject but others including statistics and computing. In addition, I undertook a laboratory based research project (first class 1.1) in my final semester which is to be published.

1999-2001                               Bishop Douglass RC High School

3 GCE A Levels; Biology (B), Chemistry (B), Theology (B)

10 GCSE’s; 2A*’s, 4A’s, 4B’s

1999-2004                                                             Waitrose, John Lewis Partnership

                                                Retail Assistant in Provisions and, Meat/Fish department.

                                    -Responsible for stock control, staff rotas and customer assistance.

-Key member of section and supervisor on weeknights and   Saturday mornings.

Summer 2004                   Edexcel Examinations Board

                                                Examination assistant      

                                 -Marked GCSE Maths Foundation/Intermediate exam scripts

                   -Worked to strict deadlines and attention to details.

Summer 2004                           Catch 22 Agency

                                    Numerous work placements.

Summer 2000                           Allcover Insurance (work experience)

                                                Administrative work experience in insurance office.

-General administration duties including data entry, filing,  photocopying, answering the phone and assistant to staff..

Communication:                     -Excellent interpersonal skills (both written and oral) with ability to communicate effectively at all levels from the general public, management and work colleagues, enhanced by EF retail, laboratory and other work experience.

Teamwork:                             -Ability to work effectively as part of team as demonstrated by numerous university group projects and job placements such as EF where   teamwork was essential.          

Presentation:                          -Experience of giving a number of presentations, culminating in a 20 minute presentation of my research project to senior academics from the University of St Andrews.        

Football                                   -Goalkeeper in successful Sunday league and 6 aside football                                                                        teams.

-Responsible for arranging sponsorship, team organisation and social functions.

Rugby                                     -Currently looking for a rugby team to play for next season

Gym                                        -Keep fit.