A recent graduate with a passion for life
I am a woman of the world. I am constantly seeking and learning about ways to make the world a better place. This often involves reading up about current events, gaining understanding about historical conflicts, and listening to inspiring thinkers. I am particularly interested in the treatment of women and girls, and other disadvantaged groups.
When I am not learning about current and historical events, I normally have my head in a book or my journal, trying new recipes or exploring the outdoors with my trusty furry companion.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
BA History and Politics, with a Minor in Social Justice: First Class Honours
Studying at University gave me the opportunity to delve into regions and issues of the world that I had previously been unable to specialise in. I initially began choosing modules around social inequality, involving studies of education, health care and political systems. This developed into gender politics, where I explored feminism and masculinities studies to a higher level. I learnt more about the interconnected inequalities that many groups in society faced, especially women, migrants and members of the BAME community.
Thesis Title: "The untold story of female Syrian refugees in Lebanon. An analysis of the impact of being a refugee on changing gender roles." (1st)
This project allowed me to independently investigate challenges that refugee women face, particularly those who fled civil war in Syria and arrived across the border into Lebanon. I researched issues such as child marriage, loss of security, and potential empowerment. The project has given me a huge amount of appreciation and admiration for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Their journeys are inconceivable.
ROEDEAN SCHOOL
Drama and Theatre Studies, Government and Politics, and History. AS Level in Chemistry.
A-Levels: ABB
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
Volunteering and Employment
TEACHING ASSISTANT, ARDINGLY COLLEGE
Responsible for the development and education of future generations. This involves organising and leading interventions, liaising with staff about student progress and behaviour management.
January 2021 - present
RESEARCHER, LOVE AND POWER
July 2020 - March 2021
Shaping and creating the brand and purpose of a start-up women's rights charity. This entailed finding speakers for Feminist Bootcamp, writing brand guidelines and ensuring all departments worked cohesively under the same ethos.
SUPERVISOR, JACK WILLS
October 2018 - May 2020
Entrusted with the wellbeing and success of a world renown store. Interviewed and hired potential employees, often in a group setting. Led various merchandising and sales projects throughout the season. Also undertook various financial administrative assistance, including banking, placing orders and payroll.
TUTOR, FÁILTE REFUGEES
September 2019 - March 2020
Through UCD Fáilte Refugees and Fáilte Isteach, I taught conversational English to refugees and migrants in Ireland. This aimed to create greater awareness of the migrant crisis. It was really rewarding to focus on the small ways that people can improve the lives and experiences of vulnerable members of society.
RESEARCHER, VOICE
September 2019 - December 2019
Working in a local, small non-profit organisation, I was able to explore environment and climate justice. I co-created and organised brand audits, where we shed light on plastic pollution by huge corporations like CocaCola. I researched and contacted other like-minded charities and stakeholders to raise awareness and gain support for the campaign.
RESEARCHER, TOYBANK
September 2016 - October 2016
I was responsible for collating and analysing information for various fundraisers that were being organised. I would then present the findings to the managers. Additionally, I taught disadvantaged children around Mumbai topics such as hygiene, food nutrition and education.