Charles O’Keefe Dolby
Barry,Wales
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in youth participation, co-design, and engagement. Skilled in facilitating workshops and training both online and in-person, with a strong focus on community engagement and relationship-building. Proficient in designing accessible resources and session materials, as well as conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Experienced in report writing, stakeholder communication, and utilising digital engagement tools such as Padlet, Mentimeter, surveys, and online platforms. Committed to trauma-informed and inclusive practice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Participation Manager
Praesidio Safeguarding
2023.07 - 2026.01
- Designed and facilitated youth and adult focus groups on online safety, wellbeing, and lived experience including the TikTok Global Youth Council and Welsh Government's Keeping Safe Online Youth Group
- Supported young people to contribute directly to policy, product, and programme development through the TikTok Youth Council
- Created engaging and accessible resources for workshops, consultations, and programmes
- Collected and analysed data to inform decisions and project outcomes
- Built trusted relationships with young people, partners, and stakeholders across sectors
- Contributed to reports, briefings, and project documentation for varied audiences including the published report: Shifting the dial: Methods to prevent ‘self-generated’ child sexual abuse among 11-13-year-olds
- Applied trauma-informed approaches when facilitating discussions on sensitive topics
Class Teacher
Bentley Heath Primary School
Bentley Heath, Solihull
2023.01 - 2023.05
- Delivered inclusive teaching with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and engagement
- Built positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
- Adapted teaching approaches to meet a wide range of learning needs
Humanities Lead (TLR)
Rosh Pinah Primary School
Edgware, London
2022.09 - 2022.12
- Led the quality of teaching and learning in history and geography
- Delivered staff training and professional development
- Observed lessons and provided constructive feedback
- Planned and delivered inclusive teaching across the curriculum
- Worked closely with SEND staff to support diverse learning needs
Class Teacher
Rosh Pinah Primary School
Edgware, London
2020.09 - 2022.12
- Led the quality of teaching and learning in history and geography
- Delivered staff training and professional development
- Observed lessons and provided constructive feedback
- Planned and delivered inclusive teaching across the curriculum
- Worked closely with SEND staff to support diverse learning needs
Education
PGCE - Secondary Education
University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham 2019.09 - 2020.07
Master of Science - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
Royal Agricultural University
Cirencester, Gloucestershire 2014.09 - 2016.07
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Swansea University
Swansea 2011.09 - 2014.07
Skills
- Youth participation, co-design and engagement
- Facilitation of workshops and training (online and in-person)
- Community engagement and relationship-building
- Designing accessible resources and session materials
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
- Report writing and stakeholder communication
- Digital engagement tools (Padlet, Mentimeter, surveys, online platforms)
- Trauma-informed and inclusive practice
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Participation Manager
Praesidio Safeguarding
2023.07 - 2026.01
Class Teacher
Bentley Heath Primary School
2023.01 - 2023.05
Humanities Lead (TLR)
Rosh Pinah Primary School
2022.09 - 2022.12
Class Teacher
Rosh Pinah Primary School
2020.09 - 2022.12
PGCE - Secondary Education
University of Gloucestershire
2019.09 - 2020.07
Master of Science - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
Royal Agricultural University
2014.09 - 2016.07
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Swansea University
2011.09 - 2014.07