Oliver Mazarelo

Delivered weekly mathematics tutoring to three year 5 pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds supporting their preparation for SATs. Varied explanations to suit different learning styles and levels of understanding. Prepared sessions in advance, designing activities to support learning.

Volunteer Mathematics Tutor - Action Tutoring

(2023-09 - 2025)

• Delivered weekly mathematics tutoring to three year 5 pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds supporting their preparation for SATs.
• Varied explanations to suit different learning styles and levels of understanding.
• Prepared sessions in advance, designing activities to support learning.

Student Ambassador, School of History - University of Nottingham

(2022-09 - 2024-09)

• Paid role representing the School of History at university open days, speaking with prospective students and their families about History courses and university life
• Researched first-year modules, teaching methods and assessments to provide accurate information and answer any questions.
• Delivered tours of university facilities and worked together with other student ambassadors to prepare venues and ensure events ran smoothly.

Professional Esports Player - UMX & Coalesce Esports

(2019-09 - 2022-06)

• Competed as a salaried professional esports player in international tournaments while completing my A Levels and first year of university, balancing competition with academic commitments.
• Collaborated with international teammates, adapting my communication to ensure clear and effective coordination during competitive matches.
• Won several UK tournaments while competing professionally, helping the team become the top-ranked team within the UK.

Student Observer - Family Advice Midlands

(2024-09 - 2026-09)

• Observed a lawyer advising clients during a pro bono family law clinic and gained insight into how lawyers communicate professionally with clients.
• Prepared a detailed attendance note of the meeting and discussed the matter with the solicitor following the meeting, which developed my understand of the legal issues raised.

Two-Day Winter Workshop - Slaughter and May

(2023-12 - 2023-12)

• Selected to attend a two-day in person workshop for non-law students, gaining insight into commercial legal practice and work undertaken by trainees.
• Completed trainee-style exercises, discussing approaches and answers with trainees developing my understanding of how commercial lawyers approach client problems.

Open Days & Insight Events - Commercial law firms

(2022-09)

• Attended open days and insight events with different commercial law firms such as: Eversheds Sutherland, Squire Patton Boggs, Freshfields and Gateley.
• Participated in presentations and discussions with lawyers developing my understanding of differing law firm cultures and approaches.

Peer Mentor - University of Nottingham

(2022-09 - 2024-09)

• Supported first-year history students by organising regular sessions providing practical guidance on academic work and adapting to university life.
• Chaired group discussions ensuring that this was an inclusive and supportive environment.

Esports First Team Captain - University of Nottingham

(2023-09 - 2024-09)

• Captained the University’s esports team, coordinating player availability and ensuring a complete five-person line-up was available for fixtures.
• Scheduled matches with opposing teams, accommodating competing player schedules and communicating arrangements to teammates.

LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) - The University of Law (2025-09 - 2026-09)

Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) - The University of Law (2024-09 - 2025-06)

BA (Joint Hons) - Ancient History & History - University of Nottingham (2021-09 - 2024-06)

A-Levels & GCSEs - The Manchester Grammar School (2018-09 - 2021-06)