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Emma McDonald
English Literature with Creative Writing BA (hons) Student
Norwich
Summary
An articulate, enthusiastic and resourceful third-year English Literature with Creative Writing BA (Hons) student with UEA, who is results-driven, highly motivated, with a variety of transferable skills and a love of projects' creative process. Able to work well as an individual and as part of a team, seeking a position that will make use of and challenge my current abilities, skills and qualifications while encouraging further development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Equality and Diversity Officer
University Society Committee, Stitch 'n' Mix
Norwich
06.2023 - Current
- Ensuring accessibility and comfort in professional and social environments for our members and those who work with us
- Advertising events through social media (Instagram) and communicating details and relevant information to members (MS Outlook and Whatsapp)
- Hosting events and answering internal queries
- Planning events, both internal and outreach
Volunteer Proofreader
Hinterland Magazine
05.2023 - Current
- Corresponding with magazine editors to present clearly documented and/or marked-up feedback (BSI standard)
- Proofreading creative non-fiction to house standards and flagging edits.
Course Representative
UEA Humanities Faculty
09.2021 - Current
- Elected position to advocate for students, particularly regarding accessibility issues and representation, but also more widely with regards to course structure and presentation
- Contribute to and evaluate the topics for and effectiveness of the internal newsletter
- Learn how the university functions as an institution and how to use that knowledge to facilitate communication between various levels of seniority and between departments and to improve the courses and support students
Mentor
Peer Assisted Learning Scheme
06.2021 - Current
- Complete training in active listening, diversity, and academic and well-being support
- Start maintaining and adding to PAL social media and online presence
- Meet regularly with new students, both new sixth-form graduates and mature students, to ensure they acclimate to university life, to help tailor methods of study for them, and to direct them to ways of engaging with Norwich's wider community, particularly academic and creative
- Additional training (2022 & 2023) in Mental Health Awarenes
Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer
Essex Libraries
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Coordinating with the reception desk to sign members of the public up to the challenge
- Answering public queries as to the challenge's structure and requirements as well as the library's structure and organisation
- Interacting with staff as well as the public, including both adults and children
- Ensuring the administrative requirements were fulfilled.
Pride Maker: Stage Assistant, Shop Team Member
Volunteering
Norwich Pride
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Main Responsibilities:
- Sell official merchandise to the public
- Organise backstage green rooms for acts
- Facilitate accessibility including demarcating a specific area for BSL interpreters
- Find and transport resources, including information and furniture, as required throughout the day
- Setting up and decorating the venue for efficiency and presentation
- Awareness of the scheduled programme and monitoring performers' needs.
Committee Member
UEA New Writing Live
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinate with student readers and authors to arrange scheduling and content regulations for events and monitor availability and access requirements
- Running and organising book sales, including completing PIN Entry Device training and interacting with the public
- Working with the National Centre for Writing to set up events and to ensure that both the committee and the NCW (as the venue) had the relevant information.
- Introducing readers at a live event using their bios and coordinating the running order
Editor and Contributor
UEA Undergraduate Anthology
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Produced creative work (poetry then prose) for publication to specified standards
- Reviewing successful submissions, separating work between then collaborating with other editors, and preparing the anthology for publication.
Tutor
Magikats Maths and English Tuition
Maldon
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Tutor children aged 5-16 in English and Maths
- Work independently either one-on-one or with groups of students and with other tutors
- Set up the space and organise resources for each session
- UEA Undergraduate Anthology Team
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Member
UEA School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
09.2021 - Current
- Attend meetings with staff of varying seniority, taking minutes when needed
- Represent student interests and offer insight into how policies (would) affect them
- Monitor and evaluate implemented institutional changes and plan new ones
Education
BA (Hons) - English Literature with Creative Writing
University of East Anglia
Norwich 09.2021 - Current
A-Levels - English Literature, Classical Civilisation, German, Music
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Colchester 09.2019 - 07.2021
GCSEs -
The Gilberd School
Colchester 09.2014 - 07.2019
Skills
Basic Math
undefinedAccomplishments
- Published in the UEA Undergraduate Anthology 2022 and 2023.
- First Chair Oboe in Essex Youth Orchestra and UEA Symphony Orchestra.
- Involvement in organised protests in Norwich 2021 (Climate March) and 2023 (Protest for Palestine).
Software
MS Teams
MS Excel
Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader
Certification
Introduction to Proofreading 1 with the Chartered Institute for Editing and Proofreading (Aug-Dec 2023)
Supplementary Training
- Action Counters Terrorism: Awareness E-Learning
- Mental Health Awareness Workshop (2022 & 2023)
- Active Listening Training
Timeline
Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer
Essex Libraries
06.2023 - 09.2023
Equality and Diversity Officer
University Society Committee, Stitch 'n' Mix
06.2023 - Current
Pride Maker: Stage Assistant, Shop Team Member
Volunteering
Norwich Pride
06.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer Proofreader
Hinterland Magazine
05.2023 - Current
Committee Member
UEA New Writing Live
02.2023 - Current
Tutor
Magikats Maths and English Tuition
07.2022 - 09.2022
Editor and Contributor
UEA Undergraduate Anthology
06.2022 - 01.2023
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Member
UEA School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
09.2021 - Current
BA (Hons) - English Literature with Creative Writing
University of East Anglia
09.2021 - Current
Course Representative
UEA Humanities Faculty
09.2021 - Current
Mentor
Peer Assisted Learning Scheme
06.2021 - Current
A-Levels - English Literature, Classical Civilisation, German, Music
Colchester Royal Grammar School
09.2019 - 07.2021
GCSEs -
The Gilberd School
09.2014 - 07.2019
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