September 2022-Present – Teacher of History and Politics | Coulsdon Sixth Form College
Fulltime, paid. Teaching British and Communist history course (Edexcel). Teaching UK, Ideology and US politics course (Edexcel). Assisting in teaching other courses including English Literature, Law and Public Services (BTEC Level 2).
Also serving as National Education Union Workplace Representative.
July 2019-August 2019 – Foyer Assistant | Plas Newydd. National Trust.
Part-time, unpaid. Greeted guests to the house and gave directions. Monitored rooms and explained aspects of the exhibits to guests.
May 2019-July 2019 – Intern | Llangefni Job Centre Plus. Department of Work and Pensions.
Full-time, unpaid. Assisted customers with computer use, CV writing and applying for benefit claims. Covered for front of house staff, directing customers to relevant individuals. Assisted with workshops off-site. Spent periods of workdays discussing the role and functioning of the job centre and UK government work and pensions rules and policy. Sat in on and assisted with meetings.
September 2018-August 2019 – Steward | Pontio Arts and Innovation Center
Part-time. unpaid. Opened and closed cinema doors for screenings and performances. Processed tickets at cinema and theatre entrances. Assisted customer with concerns and ensured screenings and events were undisrupted. Carried out basic cleaning afterwards. Assisted with a music gig off-site.
November 2017-May 2018 – Parliamentary Intern | UK Parliament.
Worked for the Anglesey MP Albert Owen, at his constituency office in Holyhead, Part-Time, unpaid: Carried out research on various topics and organizations; compiled briefings for the MP; Carried out media monitoring as part of media strategy; accompanied and assisted the MP in constituency surgeries and visits. Assisted in answering phones, phoning constituents and organizing the office. Assisted in organizing local youth forum.
August 2016; August-September 2015; August-September 2014 – Assembly Support Staff | Welsh Assembly.
Worked for Welsh Assembly Member (AM) Rhun ap Iorwerth, Shadow Minister for Economy and Enterprise, at his constituency office in Llangefni, Part-Time, unpaid: Engaged in local case work; Drafted correspondence; Researcher of various casework issues, groups and businesses; Compiled briefings on pressing issues; Attended local party meeting alongside AM and the Plaid Cymru Party Leader; Wrote meeting records; Prepared materials for display at the Anglesey Show; Attended meeting on renewable energy as part of delegation representing AM; Media monitoring; Answered phones and liaised with constituents.
June-July 2015 – Assembly Support Staff | Welsh Assembly.
Worked for Welsh Assembly Member (AM) Simon Thomas, Shadow Minister for Education, in his Cardiff office, Full-Time, unpaid: Support Staff Induction Course; Analysis of government reports; Drafted letters on constituency matters; Media monitoring; Researcher using Assembly Information Services; Represented AM at meetings: Attended meetings with AM; Wrote briefings on policy issues; Spent one day working at AM constituency office in Llanelli; Wrote an official consultation response on a Network Rail proposal.
October 2015-September 2016 – Editorial Board & Contributor | Interstate Journal of International Affairs.
Part-Time, unpaid: Contributed to journalism management and strategy at editorial board meetings. Contributed to issues and blog. Edited other blog articles and assisted in reviewing past issues. Carried out research and interviews for Podcasts.
Canvassing for EU referendum and Plaid Cymru in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
July-September 2014 – Museum Exhibition Assistant | Menai Heritage, Telford Centre, Menai Bridge
Part-Time, paid. Assisted in setting up and storing displays; Interacted with visitors – provided information, sold tickets and souvenirs, made refreshments; Carried out historical research; Advised on development of museum.
2012-2013 – Amateur Actor/Director | Goodyear Pictures (now disbanded) | ADLIB Drama Club
Goodyear Pictures (now disbanded): Acted in two short films and directed one other. Gave advice relating to script writing and video editing. Helped to recruit new members to the group.
ADLIB Drama Club: Earned a Acting Solo, Grade 6 – Bronze Medal London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Qualification. Played main roles in two stage plays.