About

HI! I’M OLLIE.

I’m a non-binary material scientist, trained Chemistry teacher and science communicator.

I want to make a difference by teaching science that everyone can understand.

You can find me on most active on Twitter .

AVAILABLE FOR WORK

Teaching Science at KS3 and 4, and Chemistry at KS5
Technical Writing and Editing
Science Communication and Interviews
Materials Science, Chemistry and Education Research
Event Organisation
Role-Playing Game Editing and Play Testing

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Education

Science Technician at an inner-city London academy (Nov 22 – Present)
- Pioneering new techniques, including microscale experiments, and training teachers on their use.
- Deep understanding of literature surrounding use of experiments in school, with practical design revolving around cognitive load theory and Johnstone’s Triangle.
- Managing safety and risk, working with CLEAPSS Hazcards and safe disposal of harmful chemicals.
- Working to a budget, managing stock levels and maintaining exemplary records.
PGCE in Secondary Chemistry at King’s College London (2021-22)
- Winner of the John Adamson Prize, awarded every year to one PGCE candidate who excels in both theory and practice of teaching.
- Range of teaching experience at KS3, 4 and 5 in two contrasting inner and outer London placement schools.
- Experimental teaching practice and literature fluency, having read a wide range of acaedemic literature, education books and involvement in the online Teaching Community.
- Expertise in LGBTQ+ inclusive Sex and Relationship and Science education, with in-depth literature knowledge, deep understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and analytical comprehension of the DfE SRE guidelines.
- Strong pastoral experience, acting as a co-form tutor in both placements and teaching pastoral lessons.

Academic

MSci Chemistry at UCL (2017-2021) – First Class
- 2020-21 – Research project: ‘Investigating the Behaviour of the Laumontite – Yugawaralite – Wairakite System Under Pressure’ with Dr. Dewi Lewis
  - Poster of this research presented at FEZA 2021, 5-9 July 2021
  - Summary of this work in progress, unpublished
- 2019-2020 – Chemical Literature Review: ‘Can the Mott Transition be used to prove the existence of Quantum Spin Liquids?’
- Technical writer in multiple disciplines, with work about complex physics, computing and bioinspired materials.
- Confident speaker, with multiple presentations given about research undertaken, both to other students and to academics.
- Self-motivated, independently completing a complex Master’s degree to a first-class standard during a global pandemic.

Alternative

President (20-21) and Role-Playing Games Officer (19-20) – UCL Sci-Fi and Fantasy Society
- Project manager for a complete redesign of UCL SFFS’s online presence including website, Discord, Instagram and branding.
- Team leader and event manager for multiple week-long festivals, hosting multiple workshops and watch parties.
- Organised, handling 50+ people playing Dungeons and Dragons simultaneously during Fresher’s Season 2020.
- Motivated, forging an alliance of niche UCL societies in the Niche Societies Network and maintaining the society’s membership through a global pandemic.