SELMA AITSAID
Leicester,UK
Summary
Experienced undergraduate tutor with focus on Communication and Media, bringing blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application to foster engaging learning environments. Capable of developing innovative curricula and delivering compelling lectures that enhance student understanding. Skilled in utilising diverse teaching methodologies to cater to varied learning styles and promote academic success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
PhD Candidate
University of Leicester
11.2019 - 12.2025
- Mentored groups of students annually, providing academic and pastoral support as appropriate.
- Organised seminars to share latest insights with professionals in field.
- Participated actively in departmental meetings, contributing significantly to policy formulation.
- Enhanced student comprehension by delivering engaging lectures on media theory and communication practices.
- Provided constructive feedback to students to improve their academic performance.
- Assessed student performances using fair and consistent grading criteria.
- Taught online classes to large groups using Teams to upload learning materials and assess students' work.
- Facilitated study groups outside lecture hours, fostering peer-led learning initiatives.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to media audiences in the global South, Disability Studies, Childhood Studies and media theories.
- Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues in multidisciplinary projects, fostering an atmosphere of teamwork.
- Administered examinations, assessed results and issued fair grades.
- Provided students with 2 contact hours in weekly lectures and seminars.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
Undergraduate Tutor
University of Leicester
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Module: Media Origins
- Marking;
- One-to-one tutoring and giving feedback to students;
- PowerPoint presentations;
- Reading and analysing of journal articles sessions;
- Administrative work like responding to emails
Undergraduate Tutor
University of Leicester
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Module: Research Methods
- Marking;
- One-to-one tutoring and giving feedback to students;
- PowerPoint presentation;
- Reading and analysis sessions;
- Administrative work like responding to emails and organizing one-to-one tutorials with students
Education
Ph.D. - research student in the School of Media and Communication
University of Leicester
11.2019 - 12.2024
Ph. D. Pre-sessional Programme - in the School of Languages and Applied Linguistics
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, Kent 01.2019 - 06.2019
Master’s Degree - in Literature and Civilization
University of Algiers-2
09.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor’s degree - in Anglo-saxon Studies
University of Algiers-2
09.2013 - 09.2016
Skills
- Organizing face to face and online interviewing
- Focus groups
- Ethnographic research
- Qualitative research
- Thematic Data Analysis
- Discourse analysis
- Netnography
- Data analysis using Nvivo software
- Data analysis
- MS Office Suite
- Active listening
- Team leadership and motivation
- Commitment to excellence
- Team building
Certification
- Care certificate (to be obtained)
- Associate fellowship of Higher education (in progress)
- First aid Certificate
- Face-to-face course on how to work with people with learning disabilities
- DBS certificate on the update service
- Online training and Certificates in various areas including Data Protection UK, Equality and diversity, Information Governance, Basic life support, Lone working essentials, Mental health awareness, Moving and handling of People, Paediatric first aid, Positive behavioural support, Learning disabilities, Safeguarding of vulnerable adults, Safeguarding children, Nutrition Awareness, Mental capacity Act and deprivation of liberty safeguards, Medication management, Health and Safety, Infection prevention and control, Food safety, Fire safety, Falls prevention, Conflict resolution, Autism awareness, Epilepsy awareness, End of life support, Pressure ulcer prevention
Languages
Arabic
English
French
Research skills
- Organizing face to face and online interviewing and focus groups
- Ethnographic research
- Qualitative research
- Thematic Data Analysis
- Discourse analysis
- Netnography
- Data analysis using Nvivo software
Accomplishments
Fully Funded PhD Scholarship from the Algerian Embassy
Timeline
Undergraduate Tutor
University of Leicester
10.2022 - 01.2023
Undergraduate Tutor
University of Leicester
01.2022 - 06.2022
PhD Candidate
University of Leicester
11.2019 - 12.2025
Ph.D. - research student in the School of Media and Communication
University of Leicester
11.2019 - 12.2024
Ph. D. Pre-sessional Programme - in the School of Languages and Applied Linguistics
Canterbury Christ Church University
01.2019 - 06.2019
Master’s Degree - in Literature and Civilization
University of Algiers-2
09.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor’s degree - in Anglo-saxon Studies
University of Algiers-2
09.2013 - 09.2016
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