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Dr Simon Read

Dr Simon Read

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Research Assistant at Cardiff Metropolitan University

  • Education

    • Coleg Glan Hafren

      2003 - 2004
      Media Studies AS

    • St. Teilo's Church in Wales Sixth Form College

      2002 - 2004
      Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, and Information Technology AS

      Separate modules in each of the above AS courses.

    • St. Teilo's Church in Wales High School

      1997 - 2004

      Studied: English (Literature and Language), Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), Religious Education, Graphic Design, Design Technology, Information Technology, and Art.

    • Cardiff Metropolitan University

      2020 - 2020
      Preparing to Teach in Post Compulsory Education & Training (PCET) Pass

      Learning the fundamentals of teaching adult learners.We were assessed via essays, preparing class room teaching materials, and delivering a 20-minute micro-teaching session.Note: This was module 1 of PGCE (PCET), taken separately.

    • Cardiff Metropolitan University

      2012 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) English and Creative Writing First-class honours (1st)

      The course consisted of more than fifteen modules over three years and my dissertation took the form of an examination of truth within autobiographical literature.I earned the opportunity to gain work experience with Seren Books, worked on a university fund-raising project, and was also a founding member of the 'Creative Writing Society' at the university.In Summer 2015, I graduated with First-class honours.

    • Cardiff Metropolitan University

      2020 - 2022
      Professional Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) PCET Pass

      Two year course developing the skills required to become a teacher in post-compulsory education.For year 1, I was tasked with logging 20 hours of teaching experience in the first year of my 'Post-Compulsory Education and Teaching' qualification . These hours were to be taught in my field of expertise and were conducted alongside the Creative Writing team at Cardiff Metropolitan University.Subjects taught:[BA Hons]'Autobiographical I' - Creative Writing workshop… Show more Two year course developing the skills required to become a teacher in post-compulsory education.For year 1, I was tasked with logging 20 hours of teaching experience in the first year of my 'Post-Compulsory Education and Teaching' qualification . These hours were to be taught in my field of expertise and were conducted alongside the Creative Writing team at Cardiff Metropolitan University.Subjects taught:[BA Hons]'Autobiographical I' - Creative Writing workshop sessions'Urban & Contemporary Writing' - Seminar and workshop sessions on Franz Kafka (The Metamorphosis), Richard Brautigan (All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace), Nick Drnaso (Sabrina), and Haruki Murakami - I also created the lesson plan and design for each session.[MA]Creative Writing workshopsFor year 2, I was tasked with logging 80 hours of teaching, which I completed by teaching undergraduate seminars/lectures at Cardiff Metropolitan University and UWE Bristol.Other tasks included curriculum design. Show less

    • Cardiff Metropolitan University

      2015 - 2016
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Creative Writing Distinction

      Activities and Societies: I was invited back in March 2019 to give a talk to students on Freelance Work in Creative Industries. Dissertation examining 'Critical Value in the Transgressive Absurd-Surrealist Novella'

    • Cardiff Metropolitan University

      2020 - 2023
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Creative Writing

      Activities and Societies: Chairman - Creative Writing Society Researching Dadaism.

  • Experience

    • Ventura

      Oct 2005 - Dec 2007
      CSR

      Assisting customers on a range of topics relating to o2 telephone contracts and mobile phone technology.I also helped out on the training and development team as well as technical support.

    • Conduit Global

      Jun 2008 - Oct 2012
      CSR

      Assisting customers with any challenges they may have been encountering. I also assisted with professional proofreading, editing, and letter writing.

    • Seren Books

      Oct 2013 - Sept 2014
      Intern

      To assist the running of Seren's monthly 'First Thursday' event at Chapter Arts Centre.Helping with the bookstall, monetary exchanges, stock taking, and the general set up of the event.This work continued for Seren Books at the 2014 XX Women's Writing Festival.

    • Rux Burton Associates

      Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
      Charity Fundraiser

      Contacting alumni students of Cardiff Metropolitan University - via telephone and written correspondence - to inform them of charitable opportunities associated with the university. This position was situated at Cardiff Metropolitan University's 'School of Management/Technology'.

    • Little Lantern Press

      Feb 2015 - now
      Fiction Editor

      I review, sort, and edit submissions. I also correspond with writers and utilise social media to maximise exposure of our publications.

    • St David's Catholic Sixth Form College | Coleg Catholig Dewi Sant

      May 2015 - Jun 2015
      Exam Invigilator

      Monitoring examination sessions and assisting with student requests.

    • Tesco

      Oct 2015 - Jul 2016
      Technical Support Manager

    • OCS

      Sept 2016 - Jun 2017
      NSC Operator

      Transcribing internal messaging system and administrating live faults.

    • Carbon60

      Dec 2016 - Jan 2023
      IELTS Exam Invigilator for British Council

      To administer, invigilate, and supervise candidates sitting IELTS (International English Language Testing System) administered by British Council, ensuring exams are held according to the relevant British Council requirements.

    • Cardiff Council

      Sept 2017 - now
      Higher Clerical Assistant

      Admin duties, working in the Social Services department:- Managing legal documents- Performing HR duties to ensure new starters are set-up before they begin working with us.- Noting the minutes of various types of meeting- Typing notes/Copy typing- Maintaining records system and document folders- Handling sensitive information- Fielding telephone calls- Collating court documents- Working alongside the South Wales Police on information sharing and incident reports- Photocopying, scanning, printing - including specialised printing- Assisting colleagues with ICT complications (before they are referred to the ICT department)- On-job training of new colleagues in the same role- Managing work diaries for, both myself, and my colleagues- Assisting Operations Manager with the booking of meetings at a family contact centre Show less

    • The Brilliant Club

      Oct 2020 - now
      TSP Tutor (The Scholars Programme)

    • Cardiff Metropolitan University

      Feb 2021 - now

      Associate Tutor in English & Creative Writing at Cardiff Metropolitan University.(January term 2022) Teaching, assessing, and marking the 'Autobiographical I' module (3rd year students)(September term 2022) Teaching, curating, assessing, and marking the 'Fact or Artful Enterprise' module (3rd year students)(January term 2023) Teaching, curating, assessing, and marking the 'Stories Matter' module (1st year students) Assisting MA Creative Writing classes, leading workshop sessions.

      • Senior Research Assistant

        Dec 2023 - now

      • Associate Tutor

        Jan 2022 - now

      • Student Demonstrator (Teaching Assistant)

        Feb 2021 - Jan 2022

    • University of the West of England

      Jan 2022 - now
      Associate Lecturer

      (Oct 2022~May 2023) 'A Career in Fiction' - teaching, curating, and assessing/marking. (3rd year students)(January-May 2022) 'Narrative Non Fiction and Copywriting' - teaching, curating, and assessing/marking.Also covered 'Eco-Fiction' seminars/workshops (1st year students)

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Core Strategies for Teaching in Higher Ed

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • Writing Ad Copy

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • Teaching English as a Foreign Language

      TEFL Org UK (TEFL Scotland Ltd)

    • Business Dynamics

      Enterprise Education Trust

    • Writing Fundamentals: The Craft of Story

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • Distributing and Marketing Ebooks

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • Child Protection Awareness

      British Council
      Mar 2017

    • Safeguarding Children & Adults

      Cardiff Council
      Nov 2018

    • Poetry in America: The Civil War and Its Aftermath (Online course)

      Harvard University
      Jul 2015
      View certificate certificate

    • Academic Integrity (Online course)

      The University of Auckland

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Professional Practice in Creative Arts - Guest Speaker

      Issued by Cardiff Metropolitan University on Mar 2019
      Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityAssociated with Dr Simon Read

    • Radio Host, Producer, Fundraiser

      Issued by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board on Mar 2001
      Cardiff and Vale University Health BoardAssociated with Dr Simon Read