Katie McKay
Durham
Summary
An undergraduate with volunteering experience that provides transferable skills regarding teamwork, time-management and problem solving, keen to make a contribution to this organisation alongside studying, and develop soft skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Volunteer teaching assistant
Thorpe St Andrew Sixth Form
Norwich, Norfolk
2025.01 - 2025.03
- Facilitated group discussions with students for enhanced learning experiences.
- Encouraged open communication amongst peers promoting respect and teamwork within a classroom setting.
- Maintained a safe, inclusive classroom atmosphere by enforcing school guidelines and policies.
Volunteer Canvasser
Labour Party
Norwich, Norfolk
2024.04 - 2024.07
- Enhanced confidence through numerous public speaking experiences.
- Maintained professionalism under high-pressure situations.
- Worked as part of a team, supporting colleagues during a challenging campaign
Education
BA - Philosophy and Politics
University of Durham
2025.09 - 2028.06
A Levels - Philosophy, Politics and Geography
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
2023.09 - 2025.06
GCSEs - English Literature and Language, Physics, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Geography and History
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Norwich 2021.09 - 2023.06
ESB Level 3 Award - Debating
Thorpe St Andrew School And Sixth Form
Norwich, Norfolk 2023.09 - 2024.06
Skills
- Participate weekly in Durham Debate and Discussion Society, strengthening my communication skills
- Voted most likely to become Prime Minister two years in a row by peers at Thorpe St Andrew Sixth Form, showing a capacity for leadership when needed
- Undertook a set of Legal Workshops at Roger and Norton's Solicitors in Norwich, managing time there alongside study and Canvassing
- Run a ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ Livestream with 5 others for 6-7 hours a week, with 1-3 hours of preparation a week, showing reliability
- Received awards at Thorpe St Andrew Sixth Form for high attendance levels
- Addressed a weakness in mathematical background regarding the Formal Logic within my degree with an online course taking approximately 40 hours, showing initiative
Affiliations
- Cycling, Basketball, TTRPGs, TCGs and Debate
Timeline
BA - Philosophy and Politics
University of Durham
2025.09 - 2028.06
Volunteer teaching assistant
Thorpe St Andrew Sixth Form
2025.01 - 2025.03
Volunteer Canvasser
Labour Party
2024.04 - 2024.07
A Levels - Philosophy, Politics and Geography
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
2023.09 - 2025.06
ESB Level 3 Award - Debating
Thorpe St Andrew School And Sixth Form
2023.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - English Literature and Language, Physics, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Geography and History
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
2021.09 - 2023.06