Education
University of Hull & Hull SCITT
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and PGCE
2020 – 2021
University of Hull
MMus – Master of Music
Dissertation: Effects of Singing on Children and Young People
2019 – 2020
University of Hull
BA (Hons) Youth Work and Community Development
(First Class)
2016 – 2019
Languages
French/English bilingual
Spanish — Intermediate
Dutch — Intermediate
Norwegian — Beginner
Key Skills & Achievements
Policy & Stakeholder Engagement
- Contributed to widening participation and access to higher education through outreach and event facilitation (University of Hull).
- Led safeguarding and inclusion initiatives within youth residential programmes aligned with national policies (NCS).
- Supported regional and national NGO networks fostering community and volunteer engagement (CISV Norway).
Communications & Public Engagement
- Managed digital content creation and mass communications including social media, newsletters, blogs, and website updates (WordPress, Mailchimp, Adobe Creative Cloud).
- Delivered presentations and talks to large audiences, tailoring messaging for diverse groups and contexts.
- Coordinated logistics and communications for national and international events, fostering collaboration among multiple stakeholders.
Policy & Stakeholder Engagement
- Lived and worked in a post-Brexit UK as a European, committed to rebuilding cross-border cooperation.
- Participated in European Voluntary Service, supporting transnational youth programmes and communication strategies.
- Engaged with international cultural and educational initiatives promoting inclusion and diversity from a young age, facilitating intercultural discussions around current topics (CISV International).
Professional Experience
Schools Singing Lead
Chapter of York — January 2024 – Present
- Led curriculum delivery and community partnership within York Diocese schools, integrating arts education with institutional and national policies.
- Coordinated activities, recruitment, and collaborative projects with local music organisations.
Primary School Teacher
Bude Park Primary School — Sept 2022 – July 2023
- Designed and led whole-class teaching and school choir initiatives, fostering engagement and positive behaviour aligned with school policies.
Pastoral Care Intern
VOCES8 Summer School & Festival — July 2022
- Assisted delivery of residential youth music programme, supporting wellbeing and event logistics.
Pastoral Care Lead
NCS The Challenge — August 2018 & July 2019
- Managed behaviour and wellbeing for 15-17 year olds on residential programme, working closely with mentors and staff to promote inclusion and safeguarding.
Student Ambassador
University of Hull — Jan 2019 – Sept 2021
- Delivered presentations, tours, and outreach promoting access to higher education among large (400+) and diverse student groups.
European Voluntary Service
CISV Norway — 2015-2016
- Coordinated national volunteer networks, managed communications (WordPress, Mailchimp), and supported event planning for international youth programmes.
Other Experience
York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir
Deputy Musical Director
2025 — present
HEY Children’s University
Volunteer
2020
University of Hull
Course Representative
September 2018 – 2019
BBC Radio Humberside
Guest on Fiona Mills and Kofi Smiles shows
2020 – 2024
Hull University Students’ Union
Society/Club President
2017 – 2019
CISV International
National Junior Representative
2013 – 2015