Thomas Ashworth

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Integration of the European Union module, I was responsible for:

• Delivering engaging seminars on EU law, fostering critical discussions and student participation.
• Designing essay questions, assessing students' coursework and exams with attention to detail.
• Leading discussions and clarifying complex ideas in-class to enhance student understanding.
• Providing tailored one-on-one academic support during office hours to guide students in their studies.
• Developing resource materials for lessons enhancing teaching effectiveness.
• Encouraging active participation from all pupils during class discussions fostering a sense of inclusivity.
• Utilising creative teaching approaches such as role-play, group work and visual aids stimulating student interest.
• Facilitating learning by creating interactive lessons for classroom setting.
• Utilising technology in teaching methods boosting student interest in subjects taught.
• Adapting teaching methods based on individual student needs, achieving noticeable improvement in comprehension and retention of material taught.
• Offering one-on-one tutoring sessions for enhanced understanding of complex subjects.
• Assisting students in preparing coursework projects improving their research skills.
• Marking assignments promptly providing timely feedback to students.
• Keeping accurate records of each pupil's attendance and academic performance.
• Designing and implementing engaging activities during lessons enhancing concentration levels among pupils.
• Utilising strong communication skills to effectively engage with a diverse student body.

As a Foreign Relations Intern at the Embassy of Lithuania, I was responsible for:

• Representing the Lithuanian Embassy at press conferences and diplomatic events in Westminster.
• Generating reports on various policy issues to inform decision making.
• Attending conferences related to public policy to stay abreast with industry trends and developments.
• Preparing thorough presentations on relevant topics, promoting deeper understanding amongst colleagues.
• Facilitating effective communication within my team through drafting and editing internal documents.
• Developing comprehensive understanding of policy-making process by assisting in research and analysis.
• Producing weekly reports on UK-Lithuania relations, UK press coverage of Lithuania, and developments in Portuguese politics.
• Presenting reports and analysis directly to the Ambassador and the Lithuanian Foreign Minister.
• Monitoring media and political developments to provide timely insights on foreign policy matters.
• Strengthening diplomatic engagement through active participation in high-level discussions and events.

Working at the Amazon BRS1 Fulfilment Centre in Avonmouth, Bristol, I was responsible for:

• Stocking the warehouse using Amazon’s artificial intelligence robotics stowing system (AI Inbound Stow)
• Conducting basic safety checks and quality control on warehouse stock and stowing pods (ICQA)
• Preparing and moving incoming stock around the warehouse.
• My role was conducted in a fast-paced environment, working to strict time-limits.

As a freelance translator working on fiverr.com I was responsible for:

• Translating texts of a variety of genres between English and Lithuanian.
• Delivered assignments within strict deadlines, demonstrating excellent time management skills.
• Liaising with foreign clients to facilitate better understanding.
• Translating technical manuals to aid user comprehension.
• Handling literary translations, preserving original tone and style.
• Working with legal documents, requiring a high-level of accuracy

As a customer service representative working in Bristol, I was responsible for:

• Answering customer queries and complaints via phone and e-mail
• Developing strong relationships with customers fostering brand loyalty and repeat business.
• Mitigating conflicts by providing timely and effective solutions to disputes raised by customers.
• Offering technical support, leading to enhanced user experience.
• Relaying information from associates and employees to management
• Liaising with the business’ suppliers via e-mail and approaching, via e-mail, managers of venues in order to organise events.

As an intern my role was to support the team wherever and whenever it was necessary.

• Following my internship, I was credited on the Bristol 24/7 “roll of honour”.
• Much of my written work was published online, including a review of Brian Friel’s play ‘Living Quarters’, local news articles and tourism related pieces.
• I also undertook many photography assignments at Bristol 24/7.
• My photographic work was published both online and in print in the November 2015 issue of Bristol 24/7.
• Tasks included photographing buildings, objects and landmarks for news stories, portraits of interview subjects in a variety of settings.