Lucy Hope
Tring,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Dedicated swim teacher and research lab assistant with a proven track record in implementing innovative teaching methods, ensuring safety compliance, and fostering engaging learning environments. Demonstrates expertise in experimental design, data analysis, laboratory techniques, and qualitative and quantitative research. Effectively collaborating with teams to achieve objectives while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and time management. Committed to advancing professional skills and contributing to impactful research initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Teacher
Wildfish Swim School
12.2024 - Current
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to maintain student interest in swimming lessons.
- Enforced water safety rules to prevent accidents, injuries, and compliance gaps.
- Facilitated engaging swimming lessons, supporting positive, fun learning atmosphere for students.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Research Lab Assistant
University College London
09.2026 - 09.2026
- Assisted A-level and BTEC students during week-long research placement activities.
- Prepared buffers and solutions, verifying correct formulation and readiness for use.
- Supported and demonstrated data analysis skills across assigned reporting tasks.
- Centrifuged samples and removed supernatants following established laboratory protocols.
- Provided aliquots of solutions and chemicals using accurate measurements and records.ractices.
- Set up cleaned laboratory equipment and maintained condition for optimal use.
Research based Lab Placement
University College London
07.2023 - 09.2026
- Created and executed three week-long research projects across defined study scopes.
- Research previous project papers, consolidating key findings and recurring themes.
- Applied multiple laboratory techniques alongside analytical methods, including nano-tracking particle analysis, flow cytometry, immunoblotting, cell culture, size exclusion chromatography, gel electrophoresis and western blotting.
- Wrote clear lab reports, documenting methods, observations, and findings for review.
- Collaborate with researchers to discuss data and plan future placements.
- Maintained clean, safe workplaces to minimize contamination during chemical handling.
Education
A-Levels - Education
Tring School
2025
SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming - Sports
Swim England
2024
Nation Rescue Award for Swim Teachers And coaches - Health and Saftey
Royal Life Saving Society
2024
Level 3 mathematics - Education
Tring School
2024
GCSEs - Education
Tring school
2023
Skills
- Experimental design
- Data analysis
- Laboratory techniques
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Experimental designing
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Hypothesis formulation
- Report preparation
- Team collaboration
- Punctuality
Timeline
Research Lab Assistant
University College London
09.2026 - 09.2026
Swim Teacher
Wildfish Swim School
12.2024 - Current
Research based Lab Placement
University College London
07.2023 - 09.2026
A-Levels - Education
Tring School
SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming - Sports
Swim England
Nation Rescue Award for Swim Teachers And coaches - Health and Saftey
Royal Life Saving Society
Level 3 mathematics - Education
Tring School
GCSEs - Education
Tring school