Amelia Gardner-Thorpe
Exeter,Devon
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience in creating and preparing teaching materials and delivering lectures at the university level. Demonstrates expertise in teaching and historical methodologies. Strong communication skills, orally and written, and capable problem-solving abilities. Proficient in public speaking and multilingual.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Postgraduate Teaching
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2022.10 - 2026.03
- Researched, wrote, and delivered lectures, workshops and seminars, and 'supervisions' (1-on-1 or 1-to-2 sessions) for undergraduate students.
- Worked for both the Medieval and Modern Languages and Linguistics (MMLL) and History faculties.
- Taught historical and linguistic content, with an aim to engage and teach students and improve their language, critical thinking, and written communication skills.
- Initiated the use of online resources in teaching, providing additional learning materials.
- Collaborated with teaching staff, contributing to curriculum development and planning.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - History
University of Cambridge
Cambridge 10/2022 - 05/2026
Master of Philosophy - Medieval History
University of Cambridge
Cambridge 10/2021 - 05/2022
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History
University of Exeter
Exeter 09/2018 - 06/2021
Skills
- Creating and preparing teaching materials
- Teaching at university level
- Teaching methodology expertise
- Language teaching experience
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
- Multilingual
Languages
English
Native
Russian
Upper intermediate
Church Slavonic
Upper intermediate
Old East Slavic
Advanced
Latin
Intermediate
Ancient Greek
Elementary
Certification
Introduction to Digital Humanities (DH101). HarvardX via EdX. Completed Aug. 2021. Certified: 14346e22bd984f919ab42fe82b5f0459.
Volunteer at Smithsonian Transcription Center (Smithsonian Institute). Aug. 2021–Present.
Affiliations
- Carriage Driving
- Car Mechanics
- Model Building and Painting
- Guitar
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Postgraduate Teaching
University of Cambridge
2022.10 - 2026.03
Doctor of Philosophy - History
University of Cambridge
10/2022 - 05/2026
Master of Philosophy - Medieval History
University of Cambridge
10/2021 - 05/2022
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History
University of Exeter
09/2018 - 06/2021