Benjamin Smith
Liverpool
Summary
Doctor of Computer Science with extensive experience in mentoring and seminar tutoring, specializing in disability support. Proven ability to implement effective strategies for academic success, derived from personal experience as a disabled STEM student. Committed to empowering disabled students to achieve their academic goals through tailored support and guidance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Seminar tutor
University of Liverpool
Liverpool
09.2020 - 01.2025
Facilitated support for first and fourth-year students in multiple subject areas and assessments, prioritising instructional techniques and cognitive strategies that enhance success.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Computer Science
University of Liverpool
Liverpool 10.2020 - 09.2025
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Liverpool
Liverpool 09.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Warwick
Coventry 09.2012 - 07.2018
Skills
- Subject matter proficiency: Computer Science (PhD-level), Mathematics (PhD-level), and Physics (BSc-level)
- Study and Revision Strategy: Tailoring techniques to help individuals learn, revise, and prepare for exams
- Academic Recovery & Organisation: Helping students to catch up after absences, manage their time, and implement organisational systems
- Lived Experience & Empathy: Leveraging firsthand experience as a disabled student to offer targeted advice
- University-level teaching: Communicating complex concepts, supporting struggling students one-on-one, and tailoring communication style to meet individual student needs
Affiliations
- Public Speaking through Toastmasters
- Volunteering with the Dyspraxia foundation as a Conference Speaker, Media Spokesman, and Organiser
Accomplishments
- Ann Maybrey Prize for Best MSC Project (2019-20)
Publications
- Towards the 5/6 Density Conjecture of Pinwheel Scheduling, ALENEX, 2022
- Multiway Powersort, ALENEX, 2023
- Polyamorous Scheduling, FUN, 2024
- Simple Approximation Algorithms for Polyamorous Scheduling, ALENEX, 2025
Timeline
Doctor of Philosophy - Computer Science
University of Liverpool
10.2020 - 09.2025
Seminar tutor
University of Liverpool
09.2020 - 01.2025
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Liverpool
09.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Warwick
09.2012 - 07.2018
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