Matthew Nderu
Romford
Summary
Reliable and committed individual with experience supporting secondary school students as a Debate Mate mentor. Developed strong communication, organisation, and classroom engagement skills through planning and delivering weekly debate sessions. Confident working independently while also collaborating effectively with others. Eager to apply these skills to support teaching and contribute positively to a structured classroom environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Mentor
DebateMate
London
09.2025 - Current
- Designed and delivered a weekly debate club for secondary school students, using a structured programme to develop critical thinking, confidence, and clear communication.
- Provided regular guidance and feedback to support skill progression and prepare students for participation in debating competitions.
- Developed leadership, mentoring, and organisational skills while adapting teaching approaches to different learning needs.
A.I Trainer
Data Annotations
London
03.2025 - Current
- Trained and evaluated AI models through data annotation, developing clear criteria for high-quality responses to guide model learning and improvement.
- Critically assessed model outputs, identifying weaknesses and providing structured feedback to improve accuracy, reasoning, and clarity.
- Contributed to training arithmetic and problem-solving capabilities in models, requiring precision and consistency in evaluation.
- Demonstrated reliability and sustained engagement through paid project-based work, earning approximately $2,000.
Fundriser
Cancer Research UK ( via City Link Solutions )
London
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Maintained professionalism while working towards targets, showing reliability and stamina.
- Developed resilience, adaptability, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Worked as part of a team towards weekly fundraising targets.
Education
A-Levels - Maths,Chemistry and Biology
Brook Sixth Form
01-2024
GCSEs -
Mayfield School
01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Chemistry (2024-Present)
Middlesex University
Skills
- Public speaking and facilitation – leading debates and guiding structured discussion
- Critical thinking development – helping students build arguments and evaluate ideas
- Persuasion and interpersonal skills – developed through fundraising work
- Data handling and attention to detail – from AI training tasks requiring accuracy and consistency
- Problem-solving – responding to unexpected challenges during sessions
- Time management – balancing preparation, delivery, and other commitments
Timeline
Mentor
DebateMate
09.2025 - Current
Fundriser
Cancer Research UK ( via City Link Solutions )
04.2025 - 05.2025
A.I Trainer
Data Annotations
03.2025 - Current
A-Levels - Maths,Chemistry and Biology
Brook Sixth Form
GCSEs -
Mayfield School
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Chemistry (2024-Present)
Middlesex University
Hobbies and interests
- I play the drums in my spare time.
- I am interested in social media and marketing.
Key Skills
- Communication – explaining ideas clearly to secondary school students during debate sessions
- Classroom engagement – keeping students involved, managing participation, encouraging discussion
- Behaviour management – maintaining structure and respectful interaction in group settings
- Adaptability – adjusting explanations and approaches based on student ability and response
- Organisation – planning and running weekly sessions consistently
- Teamwork – supporting teachers and aligning with school expectations
- Patience and empathy – working with students of mixed abilities and confidence levels
- Instruction-following – carrying out tasks set by teachers accurately
Hobbies and interests
- I play the drums in my spare time.
- I am interested in social media and marketing.