Mark Doran

Over the past few years, I have been studying full time as a student, building a solid foundation in the subject of English Literature. I have studied at two different universities, both as a distant-learning student and as a in-campus student. I am keen to both broaden my understanding of my subject area and apply it to the world around me.

I have honed important skills for any work environment, including strong written and oral communication, dealing with various types of people, time management, self-discipline, strong work ethics, and always maintaining a professional appearance.

English Tutor at Volunteer Tutors Organisation (2025-06 – Present)

• Provided online weekly tutoring on a weekly basis in National 4 and 5 level English in accordance with the SQA syllabus.
• Experience dealing with vulnerable groups.
• PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) certified.
• IT literacy skills.

Book Coordinator at British Heart Foundation (2024-02 – 2025-03)

• Sorting through books that people would donate to the shop and organize them into categories of different genres.
• Ensuring the books were of acceptable quality to be sold.
• Working with other volunteers and often help to carry heavy items and reach high shelves.

English Tutor at Treasure Learning (2026-05 – Present)

• Online, paid tutoring platform.
• Tutoring people from a variety of different national backgrounds in the subject of English.
• Worldwide connectivity.

English Tutor at The Centre of Education and Coaching (The CEC) (2026-05 – Present)

• Online, paid tutoring platform.
• UK-based and tutoring subjects from Primary School levels to A-Levels.
• Assisting pupils in strengthening their knowledge and understanding of English.

Customer Service Assistant at Scotmid co-operative (2022-05 – 2022-10)

• Dealing with customers in a fast-paced environment.
• Cash handling.
• Experience in age verification practices when selling age restricted products and using the Think25 Policy.
• Stocking shelves.
• Cooking food and ensuring quality control.

Kitchen Porter at Lornebank Care Centre (2021-01 – 2022-04)

• Experience cleaning large amounts of dishes in a busy kitchen environment.
• Making toast and sandwiches for the residents.
• Capable of playing supportive roles during busy kitchen periods.
• Good at handling elderly people and serving food to them.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Literature – Open University (OU) (2022-10 – 2025-07)

Postgraduate Taught MLitt (Master of Letters) in English Literature – The University of Glasgow (UofG) (2025-09 – 2026-09)

Accredited copywriting course in Copywriting – College of Media and Publishing