Isaac Brewer
Summary
Detail-oriented approach to work, with proofreading and editing experience. Firm understanding of conducting desk-based research and public communication tasks, complemented by proficiency in Microsoft Office software and qualitative research methods such as NVivo. Adept at managing websites and social media platforms, with a focus on effective time management and interpersonal communication. Committed to delivering high-quality content tailored for diverse audiences while actively listening to client needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Editor
Routed Magazine
2025.11 - 2026.01
- Uploading articles ahead of latest issue publication (Issue 27);
- Redeveloping website ahead of latest issue publication.
- Ensuring high-quality manuscripts by thoroughly proofreading and editing.
A-Level politics tutor
Tutorful
2024.02 - 2026.01
- Providing students with a range of material support to improve their understanding of British and American politics.
- Advising students on how to construct convincing arguments and points for higher-mark questions (AQA and Edexcel syllabuses).
- Successfully retained four students for further lessons.
- Proofreading and providing swift and constructive feedback on students' work.
- Achieved 5-star reviews from students and positive feedback from parents.
Researcher (voluntary)
Action on Armed Violence
2023.10 - 2026.01
- Authored a briefing note to UK Parliamentarians titled 'The Rwanda problem: why human rights abuses by the Rwandan government poses a major problem to the UK's asylum 'solution' '.
- Critically analysed data sets that revealed how certain British universities have engaged financially with arms companies.
Youth Engagement Academy intern
Centre for Migration, Gender and Justice
2023.11 - 2024.03
- Identified civil society partners to cooperate with for the Centre's shadow report project.
- Analysed international funding trends in relation to tackling Gender-Based Violence facing migrants in the Horn of Africa.
- Wrote and edited engaging copy for the organisation’s LinkedIn posts.
- Co-wrote a shadow report which critically analysed Djibouti's engagements with migration and gender dynamics in its fourth and fifth CEDAW periodic reports.
- Individual discussion of the high risks migrant girls faced from sexual exploitation and trafficking in Djibouti was cited in the CEDAW Committee's Concluding Observations.
Research and Communications intern
A-id: Agenda for International Development
2023.09 - 2024.02
- Researched various international development issues, particularly those relating to forced displacement. This work focussed on various development issues, such as the Global Compact on Refugees and recent trends surrounding climate change-induced displacement.
- Coordinated organisation's social media output on Twitter and Instagram.
- Monitored social media engagements.
Office administrative assistant
Coastdale Parks
Ormskirk
2019.08 - 2022.06
- Produced and edited copy for the company's main website.
- Facilitated further marketing by writing persuasive blogs that promoted the four holiday parks and company products.
- Contributed to the functioning of the business by taking minutes of meetings.
- Conducted customer service roles, either by telephone or in-person.
Education
BA - International Relations and Politics
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 2019.09 - 2023.06
MSc - International Migration and Public Policy
London School of Economics and Political Science
London 2024.09 - 2025.12
Skills
- Effective time management
- Proofreading and editing
- Policy report writing
- Desk-based research
- Time management
- Public communication
- Website management
- Active listening
- Writing for various audiences
- Copywriting
- Website and social media management
- Intercultural communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Qualitative research methods (NVivo)
Certification
Certificate in Tackling Irregular Migration: Policy Development and Negotiation (April 2025). Awarding body- European Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science
References
References available upon request.
Selected list of Publications
- UK-Rwanda asylum deal article:
https://aoav.org.uk/2023/the-rwanda-problem-why-human-rights-abuses-by-the-rwandan-government-pose-a-major-problem-to-the-uks-asylum-seeker-solution/
- Internal Displacement and Non-Communicable Diseases piece:
https://researchinginternaldisplacement.org/short_pieces/what-threats-do-non-communicable-diseases-pose-to-idp-populations-and-how-can-policy-interventions-help/
- How migrant networks are shaping labour recruitment after Brexit: https://superdiversity.net/2025/11/06/how-migrant-networks-are-reshaping-labour-recruitment-after-brexit/https://superdiversity.net/2025/11/06/how-migrant-networks-are-reshaping-labour-recruitment-after-brexit/
Research experience
Research assistant, “Longitudinal impacts of no recourse to public funds on health and wellbeing for children and families in England” (reporting to David Stark, Research Fellow in Social Policy, University of Birmingham)
10/24- Present
- Data collection: drafting and submitting clear and concise Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to local councils to enquire about number of immigrant families receiving support under Section 17 Children Act 1989;
- Such FOI requests focus on either families applying to Voluntary Assisted Programme in last twelve months or have been referred to Independent Family Returns Panel.
- Data analysis through qualitative methods.
Timeline
Editor
Routed Magazine
2025.11 - 2026.01
MSc - International Migration and Public Policy
London School of Economics and Political Science
2024.09 - 2025.12
A-Level politics tutor
Tutorful
2024.02 - 2026.01
Youth Engagement Academy intern
Centre for Migration, Gender and Justice
2023.11 - 2024.03
Researcher (voluntary)
Action on Armed Violence
2023.10 - 2026.01
Research and Communications intern
A-id: Agenda for International Development
2023.09 - 2024.02
BA - International Relations and Politics
University of Sheffield
2019.09 - 2023.06
Office administrative assistant
Coastdale Parks
2019.08 - 2022.06