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Courtenay Dubock

Courtenay Dubock

Volunteer classroom assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant ranger ready to make a difference.

  • Education

    • Open Learn

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      Free online short courses:Everyday Maths 1Energy Resources: an introduction to energy resources/ coal/ solar energy/ tidal energyGroundwaterThe Science of Nuclear EnergyUnderstanding Deep Geothermal EnergyWater in the UKEnvironmental Management and OrganisationsUnderstanding the Environment (7 short courses)EutrophicationNature Matters (3 short courses)Citizen Science and Global BiodiversityClimate ChangeIntroducing the Environment Ecology and… Show more Free online short courses:Everyday Maths 1Energy Resources: an introduction to energy resources/ coal/ solar energy/ tidal energyGroundwaterThe Science of Nuclear EnergyUnderstanding Deep Geothermal EnergyWater in the UKEnvironmental Management and OrganisationsUnderstanding the Environment (7 short courses)EutrophicationNature Matters (3 short courses)Citizen Science and Global BiodiversityClimate ChangeIntroducing the Environment Ecology and EcosystemsAn Introduction to Biological SystematicsLife in the PalaeozoicMigrationEvolution Artificial Selection and DomesticationEvolution Through Natural SelectionStudying Mammals (10 short courses)Animals in the Extreme (3 short courses) Show less

    • Future Learn

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      Free online short courses:Good Brain Bad Brain (3 short courses)Psychology and Mental HealthHow to Succeed at: Writing Applications and InterviewsArchaeologyIntroduction to EcosystemsAnatomy: Know your AbdomenNumeracy Skills for Employability and the WorkplaceSoilsHomo Floresiensis UncoveredExploring English: Magna CartaBig Data (4 short courses)Genomic MedicineElements of Renewable EnergyRe-Enchanting the CityHeart… Show more Free online short courses:Good Brain Bad Brain (3 short courses)Psychology and Mental HealthHow to Succeed at: Writing Applications and InterviewsArchaeologyIntroduction to EcosystemsAnatomy: Know your AbdomenNumeracy Skills for Employability and the WorkplaceSoilsHomo Floresiensis UncoveredExploring English: Magna CartaBig Data (4 short courses)Genomic MedicineElements of Renewable EnergyRe-Enchanting the CityHeart HealthDeveloping Your Research ProjectThe Diabetes EpidemicStart Writing FictionMoonsEnvironmental Challenges: Human Impact in the Natural EnvironmentEnvironmental Challenges: Hierarchy in Property RightsEnvironmental Challenges: Justice in Natural Resource ManagementEnvironmental Challenges: Rights and Values in Ecosystem ServicesEnvironmental Challenges: Scarcity and ConflictThe Science of NutritionIntroduction to GeologyIntroduction to Sustainability and DevelopmentIUCN Red List of EcosystemsWritten in the BoneA Question of TimeAutism Show less

    • De Montfort College

      2015 -
      Teaching Assistant level 3

      I have completed a level 3 Teaching assistant award through distance learning in which I have to answer a series of essay questions for 4 assignments based on how children and young adults develop and their safeguarding and well being.

    • Uprising Birmingham

      2019 - 2020
      Environmental Leadership Programme

      A series of speaker events and lessons from professionals throughout Birmingham and beyond. The final task was to work in teams and create a social action campaign. My campaign, Outside-In Brum, sought to encourage locals in Birmingham to get back to nature in their homes and local green spaces. We limked with partners such as The Active Wellbeing Society and Groundworks to produce a survey to discover how and how often locals use green spaces, what their main barriers were to using green… Show more A series of speaker events and lessons from professionals throughout Birmingham and beyond. The final task was to work in teams and create a social action campaign. My campaign, Outside-In Brum, sought to encourage locals in Birmingham to get back to nature in their homes and local green spaces. We limked with partners such as The Active Wellbeing Society and Groundworks to produce a survey to discover how and how often locals use green spaces, what their main barriers were to using green spaces and how these areas could be improved regarding equipment, personeel and activities. We have recieved 141 responses so far. Show less

    • CWT

      2017 - 2018
      Level 3 NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning Passed

      I took a teaching assistant apprenticeship for a year to qualify at level 3. Modules included safeguarding and child development.

    • Moulton School and Science College

      2006 - 2013

      A Levels:Biology- BPsychology- BChemistry- DGeneral Studies- DAs Level Maths- CGCSE's:Maths- A*Core and Additional Science- A, AEnglish Language- AEnglish Literature- BGeography- AArt- BHistory- BFrench- BRE- BIT- Distinction

    • The University of Northampton

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Environmental Science 2:2

      Activities and Societies: The Rounders' Society Throughout the 3 year course we have covered many subjects including ecology, biodiversity, biogeography, physical geography, air and water principles and applications, waste management, sustainable development, research methods and climate change. Assignments have included presentation, research reports, phase 1 habitat surveys, using GPS and GIS for mapping, site reports, stakeholder letters, data analysis and practical skills in the field and in the lab.

    • Coventry University

      2016 - 2017
      Environmental Management MSc Merit

      Activities and Societies: The Global Leaders Programme: skills workshops, speaker events, french lessons. Modules:Environmental Law Clean Energy, Climate and Carbon Environmental Management and Auditing Global Environmental Issues Environmental Principles and Sustainability Ecological Management and Assessment Environmental Observation by Remote Sensing Pollution Modelling, Prevention and Control Project on human-wildlife-conflict in Zimbabwe

  • Experience

    • Moulton Primary School

      Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
      Volunteer classroom assistant

      At Moulton primary I had to stick work in children's books as a record of their progress, listened to children read and was given groups to work with, sometimes with their work or phonics.

    • The Wildlife Trust Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire

      Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
      Volunteer

      I helped with practical work for 5 days at various nature reserves in Northamptonshire which involved making small footbridges, fixing fences, counting sheep and pulling up bracken and ragwort.

    • Lumbertubs primary school

      Jan 2015 - May 2015
      Volunteer reading helper

      I listened to 3 low ability year 6 girls read to improve their skills at reading and comprehension.

    • The Wildlife Trust Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Work party volunteer

      Every Wednesday I attended practical conservation work days on Northamptonshire nature reserves, some of which are SSSI's. Tasks were to fix fences, clear pathways and to pull bracken and ragwort to allow other species to grow.

    • Coventry East Kumon Centre

      Apr 2017 - Sept 2017
      Assistant

      I mark and record children's English and Maths work.

    • Coventry South Kumon Centre

      Jul 2017 - Sept 2017
      Assistant

      I mark and record maths and English work.

    • Hill Farm Primary School

      Sept 2017 - Jul 2021

      A 1:1 with two SEN children in Reception. And a 1:1 with an autistic boy in year 1. A TA in a year 3 classroom. I support the learning of downs syndrome twins (girls) in year 1, I also help to get resources ready for lessons, do duties such as first aid and teach a small group for phonics. I support children's learning in the classroom (year 1), get resources ready for lessons, do duties such as first aid and break time duty, and do interventions for pupils with SEN.

      • 1:1

        Sept 2020 - Jul 2021

      • Teaching Assistant

        Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

      • 1:1

        Sept 2018 - Aug 2019

      • Teaching Assistant

        Sept 2017 - Aug 2018

    • Solihull Conservation Group

      Sept 2019 - Jan 2022
      Volunteer

      I have helped to clear meadow spaces, remove Himalayan Balsam, coppice Hazel and make a dead hedge across LNR’s in the Solihull area.

    • Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

      Oct 2020 - now
      Volunteer Young Ambassador

      The Wilder Future for Warwickshire project is a programme on which I receive training in social media, ecology and conservation skills such as surveying and habitat work and species features and habits.

    • Ryton Pools Country Park

      Jul 2021 - now
      Assistant Ranger

      Habitat management (grassland and woodland)Shop assistant Children’s party activities (dens, wild woods, pond dipping, mini beasts)

    • Dunsmore Living Landscape

      Aug 2021 - now
      Volunteer

      Carrying out surveys and conservation work across Warwickshire nature reserves.

    • Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve

      Aug 2021 - Apr 2024
      Volunteer

      I help with the maintenance of the grounds around the visitor centre.

    • River and Catchment Restoration Team WKWT

      Apr 2024 - now
      Volunteer

      Installing coir rolls along Coventry Canal for water vole habitat creation.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ATV

      Jan 2022

    • Sit-on Mower

      Jul 2022

    • Bugs 101: insect-human interactions

      University of Alberta through Coursera
      Feb 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Ecology: ecosystem dynamics and conservation

      American Museum of Natural History through Coursera
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • The age of sustainable development

      Columbia University through Coursera
      Nov 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • Bee Nesting Ecology and Conservation

      Field Studies Council
      Oct 2021

    • Brushcutter and trimmer

      NPTC
      Jan 2022

    • Driver’s license

      Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
      Feb 2017

    • Understanding Autism

      Learning Curve Group
      Jul 2021

    • Discovering Beetles

      Field Studies Council
      Jan 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Courtenay Dubock
      V50 Award Vinspired 2015 An award for volunteering for over 50 hours.