Amelia Jane Nicol
Swansea
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in user research, survey design, and qualitative methods. Proficient in data analysis, report generation, and project management from inception to completion. Experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams while upholding research ethics and data protection standards. Committed to transforming research insights into actionable strategies that enhance user experience and service delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
TeacherActive
Swansea
2025.02 - Current
- Used assistive technology tools effectively for facilitating easier communication for non-verbal students.
- Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to enhance engagement in activities and lessons, providing tailored feedback to develop [Type] skills.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging behaviour, participating in progress meetings to offer insights, address concerns, and suggest interventions.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team, including speech therapists and psychologists, to support holistic child development.
Assistant production coordinator
Freelance/Self-Employed
London
2016.07 - 2023.09
- Planned and conducted production organisation from project conception to completion
- Coordinated travel arrangements for crew members, enhancing efficiency of field shoots.
- Responded proactively to unexpected challenges preventing delays in filming schedule .
- Coordinated catering services for crew members to support their well-being during long work hours.
- Managed budgets effectively whilst reducing overhead costs.
- Authored and supported creation of [Type] technical reports to inform stakeholders of research status and outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Cultural Studies
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Swansea 2022.10 - 2025.01
Bachelor of Arts - Media and Communications (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England 2017.09 - 2020.09
A-Levels -
Gower College
Swansea 2014.09 - 2016.09
Skills
- User research & experience
- Survey design & interviewing techniques
- Data analysis & producing reports
- Project planning & coordination
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Research ethics & data protection
- Conflict resolution & interpersonal skills
- Teaching & presentations
- Inclusivity and accessibility awareness
- Adaptability & problem-solving
Timeline
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
TeacherActive
2025.02 - Current
Master of Arts - Cultural Studies
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
2022.10 - 2025.01
Bachelor of Arts - Media and Communications (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
2017.09 - 2020.09
Assistant production coordinator
Freelance/Self-Employed
2016.07 - 2023.09
A-Levels -
Gower College
2014.09 - 2016.09