Emma Victoria Shiel
Researcher
Manchester,Greater Manchester
Summary
Skilled Researcher specialising in Qualitative Psychology study; well-versed in Report Writing, Analysis and Technical Softwares. Insightful professional ready to apply six years of experience to a new role with room for growth and advancement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Marker / Examiner
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2023.06 - Current
- Graded exams and essays inputting marks and feedback onto computer system.
- Prepared comprehensive reports, facilitating student progression.
- Used a variety of software's: Moodle, Turnitin.
- Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
- Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
Research Assistant/Associate
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, Kirklees
2020.09 - Current
- Produced actionable information that curated informed community intervention.
- Completed exhaustive research into project areas using creative methods, databases, physical records and digital resources.
- Distilled large amounts of information, producing reports, spreadsheets and documents outlining key details.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analyses on a regular basis.
- Set up meetings and focus groups.
- Prepared graphs and spreadsheets to present findings.
- Provided access to experimental data for faculty researcher or supervisor.
- Coded data following specified research protocol and entered data into computer database for subsequent analysis.
- Prepared interview questions and recruited subjects to obtain best possible responses.
- Worked on an array of projects: Living in Batley and Heckmondwike: Jo Cox Foundation, Back to the Future: How Can Enrolled Nurses (Mental Health) Experience of Education and Training Inform Nurse Associate and other Apprenticeship Programmes, Mapping the Russia / Ukraine Conflict, Covid Outdoor Spaces (COS) Data Analysis, The None in Three Research Centre for the Global Prevention of Gender-Based Violence, and COVID-19 effects on Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Reviewer
Europe's Journal of Psychology
Remote
2023.01 - Current
- Proofread content to guarantee publishing of accurate and error-free text.
- Completed project work within tight turnaround times ahead of publication.
Final Year Mentor
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, Kirklees
2022.10 - Current
- Established professional relationships with students and staff.
- Recommended campus resources to enhance productivity and maximise student potential.
- Tracked performance/development and conducted assessments.
- Offered valuable feedback to help improve students academic writing.
Speaker
British Internal School Ukraine
Remote
2023.04 - 2023.04
- Educated students on War Anxiety, Confidence, Emotional Burnout, presenting information in interesting and memorable way.
- Prepared and delivered bespoke presentations to diverse range of students.
- Used visual aids to consolidate points, organising and setting up equipment.
- Planned speeches to capture attention of different types of audiences.
- Generated interest using interactive techniques and engaging storytelling.
- Gained confidence sharing vulnerabilities to build trust with listeners.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate
University of Huddersfield and Creative Minds
Remote
2023.02 - 2023.04
- Planned daily operations to focus team efforts on current priorities.
- Reviewed the existing logical model and stress test is again current providers and products.
- Identified potential routes to market/opportunities.
- Engaged with potential partners on expectations, understanding of the model and potential barriers to market entry.
- Developed a business canvas model, articulating key elements for consideration as part of scale-up plans.
- Mapped organisational requirements for growth against the existing logic model and the business canvas model.
- Prepared and write the final report, presentation and case study.
Academic Mentor
Hathershaw College
Oldham
2022.04 - 2022.09
- Assessed SEN student abilities and crafted individual teaching plans.
- Conducted assessments of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.
- Set clear short-term and long-term goals to help SEN student progression.
- Generated ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Prepared reports on students and activities for administration team.
- Managed student behaviour, intervening in crisis situations to resolve conflicts.
- Created classroom environment appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counsellors and administrators to resolve student behavioural and academic issues.
- Planned extra-curricular activities for students to explore various interests.
Applied Behaviour Analyst
Self-Employed
Huddersfield, Kirklees
2020.01 - 2020.07
- Taught therapeutic techniques and exercises to assist clients in managing symptoms.
- Carried out thorough patient assessments to support diagnosis and treatment.
- Produced detailed client progress reports, reviewing with clients to establish treatment objectives.
- Guaranteed positive outcomes of complex cases, consulting with psychiatry and nursing staff to achieve optimal treatment planning.
- Safeguarded client privacy with stringent adherence to data security policies.
- Set clear short-term and long-term goals to help SEN student progression.
Early Years Practitioner
Foxhill Primary School
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2015.09 - 2017.02
- Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
- Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
- Served as Key Person for 5+ children.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Used phonics to build reading and writing skills.
- Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield 2022.10 -
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield 2020.10 - 2022.06
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with Counselling
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield 2017.09 - 2020.05
CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma - Childcare
Calderdale College
Halifax 2015.09 - 2017.06
Skills
- MS Office
- Data collection, research, and analysis
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Research management
- Quantitative and Qualitative methodologies
- Report writing
- Excellent Communication
- Literature reviews
- Proofreading and editing
- Journal publication procedures
Languages
English
Native
French
Intermediate
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Walt Disney
Timeline
Marker / Examiner
Manchester Metropolitan University
2023.06 - Current
Speaker
British Internal School Ukraine
2023.04 - 2023.04
Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate
University of Huddersfield and Creative Minds
2023.02 - 2023.04
Reviewer
Europe's Journal of Psychology
2023.01 - Current
Final Year Mentor
University of Huddersfield
2022.10 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology
University of Huddersfield
2022.10 -
Academic Mentor
Hathershaw College
2022.04 - 2022.09
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Huddersfield
2020.10 - 2022.06
Research Assistant/Associate
University of Huddersfield
2020.09 - Current
Applied Behaviour Analyst
Self-Employed
2020.01 - 2020.07
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with Counselling
University of Huddersfield
2017.09 - 2020.05
Early Years Practitioner
Foxhill Primary School
2015.09 - 2017.02
CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma - Childcare
Calderdale College
2015.09 - 2017.06