Megan Thomas

Experience

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  The Tap House Hartlebury

  Mar 2021 - now

  Kitchen Assistant and Front of House

  I am a cross trained member of a local award-winning pub. I work Front of House, maintaining a high standard of customer care and satisfaction and complying with food and beverage regulations. Consequently, I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Alongside this, I also work in the kitchen, where I undertake many responsibilities within this role, ranging from food preparation, to creating special options, to plating up. Within this dynamic workplace I have learnt to uphold high standards to maintain a quality service. Show less

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  Arc Hospitality Recruitment

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2024

  Hospitality Associate
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  University of Portsmouth

  Sept 2023 - May 2024

  Research Partner

  I worked as a research partner on a project which aims to improve support for autistic students at University. “Supporting autistic students through university using a collaborative participatory research approach.”Gurbuz, Emine (PI)Kapp, Steven (CoI)Lopez, Beatriz (CoI)

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  University of Nottingham

  Mar 2024 - Jul 2024

  Summer School Welfare Ambassador

  During the summer of my second year of University, I was an ambassador for the Sutton Trust Summer School. I spent two weeks working with children from diverse backgrounds; promoting The University of Nottingham. Specifically, I was a welfare ambassador, thus aiding different issues that participants experienced.

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  The Ambassador Platform

  Apr 2024 - now

  University Ambassador
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  University of Nottingham

  Sept 2024 - now

  Ambassador

  Following my two-week ambassador experience at University of Nottingham’s Summer School, I extended my role to become a University of Nottingham Ambassador. Serving as an Ambassador demonstrates my initiative to lead projects and my independent skills in promoting the University to prospect students. This role has provided valuable networking opportunities that have enhanced my ability of communication and professionalism

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  Students in Classrooms

  Oct 2024 - Apr 2025

  Primary Learning Advocate

  - Provided 1:1 and small group literacy support to the lowest 20% of Year 6 pupils, contributing to a notable improvement in reading scores ahead of SATs.- Worked alongside teaching staff to tailor interventions that built confidence and engagement in literacy learning.- Helped create a positive, motivating learning environment, supporting pupils both academically and emotionally.- Developed strong communication and mentoring skills, while gaining first-hand insight into the challenges and rewards of primary education. Show less