Levi Goodson

A diligent and highly motivated recent masters graduate of English from the University of Hull, looking to utilise the skills gained during my degree in my career. Having excellent knowledge of the English language, including how to teach English due to my bachelors in Linguistics and TESOL. Works exceptionally in a team and under pressure, gets along with people from all age group and backgrounds.

Education

Master of Arts: English University of Hull 2021-2022

Grade: Merit

Bachelor of Arts with Honours: Linguistics and T.E.S.O.L. Manchester Metropolitan University

2017-2020

Grade: Second Class (First Division)

A-Levels in English Language, English Literature and History Wyke Sixth Form College

2015-2017

Grades: B (English Language), B (English Literature), C (History)

10 GSCE’s graded A* - C Sir John Nelthorpe School 2010-2015

Work Experience

Tesco Superstore, Barton-upon-Humber – May 2021 - Present Part Time Customer Assistant

• Responsible for replenishing stock within the store and ensuring good stock control.
• Worked within a variety of departments developing good team working skills.
• Gained experience working under pressure and within time-constraints to ensure all jobs are completed on time and to deadlines.
• Built on communication skills ensuring effective communication with both customers and colleagues.
• Assisting and training new team members as required.
• Ensure all training requirements are completed and up to date.

The Hull Scribbler, University of Hull – September 2021 – September 2022 Editor and Social Secretary

• Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
• Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
• Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
• Posted and promoted articles on social media platforms to engage target audience.
• Organised events with the team to increase morale and bring creativity up.
• Organised events to invite new people into the community and increase readership of The Hull Scribbler.
• Planned ahead an agenda of events and meet-ups to keep people engaged.

Barton Market Place Fish and Chips, Barton-upon-Humber – May 2020 – May 2021

Food Server

• Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management procedures.
• Conferred with cooks to produce accurate orders, verifying accuracy prior to delivery.
• Cultivated warm relationships with customers.

Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester – January 2019 – May 2019 Teaching Assistant

• Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher’s lesson delivery.
• Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
• Delivered personalised educational, behavioural, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Supported planning and preparation for culturally diverse class sessions.
• Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.