Samuel Raphael
English Teacher
Summary
Recent University of Edinburgh graduate with a first-class degree in BSc Psychology. Advanced experience with quantitative analyses in R for a dissertation in developmental cognitive neuroscience requiring a meticulous attention to detail. Comfortable in positions of leadership and team environments with the ability to speak publicly to large or small groups. Proven ability to apply these skills in diverse environments (e.g., data analysis, research, teaching, sports management), now passionate about understanding and using all types of data to help people make better decisions. Currently working in Japan embracing the challenge of integrating into a different culture and learning an entirely new language.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme
Osaka
08.2024 - Current
- Communicated with Japanese teachers to optimise delivery of lesson plans to classes of 15-25 students.
- Learned Japanese to conversational level in two months with no previous experience.
Freelance Visual Artist
Self-employeed
03.2020 - Current
- Privately commissioned artist, specialising in human and animal portraiture.
- Developed a website to market and sell commissioned drawings and paintings - samuelraphaelart.com
- Balanced the immense time requirements of creating professional art with full time study and semi-professional football.
EUAFC Club President
Edinburgh University Association Football Club
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Launched a new club website at euafc.com.
- Organised open trials for 250 prospective club members in September 2023 and January 2024.
- Expanded club membership from 90 to 140, maximising club revenue.
- Enhanced financial stability by securing sponsorships and organising fundraising to finance the salary of six coaches, equipment hire/purchase, and travel to fixtures.
- Developed excellent communication skills through extensive public speaking demands and by being the bridge between players and coaches.
Volunteer Research Assistant
University of Edinburgh
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Volunteered on two research projects in developmental cognitive neuroscience and developmental psychopathology.
- Trained in the practical setup, data collection, and data analysis of Electroencephalography (EEG) and eye tracking hardware/software requiring meticulous attention to detail.
- Designed an integrated quantitive and qualitative questionnaire to assess autistic participants' and stakeholders' experience in the co-production of research.
Online Tutor
MyTutor
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Tutored GCSE and Key Stage 3 children in Maths, English, Science and French.
- Developed ways of establishing rapport with students over a video call which was paramount to fostering a safe space for them to learn.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh07.2024
Skills
Advanced data analysis in R
Leadership
Public Speaking
Sponsorship and budget management
Analytical thinking
Time management
Teamwork and collaboration
Attention to Detail
Languages
English
Native language
French
Upper intermediate
B2
Swedish
Upper intermediate
B2
Japanese
Elementary
A2
Accomplishments
- Academic Scholarship to Bradfield College (senior school).
- Bradfield College Deputy Head Boy and 1st XI football vice-captain.
- Represented Scottish Universities National Football squad.
- EUAFC 1stXI manager's player of the season 2023/24.
Timeline
English Teacher
The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme
08.2024 - Current
Volunteer Research Assistant
University of Edinburgh
09.2023 - 05.2024
EUAFC Club President
Edinburgh University Association Football Club
06.2023 - 07.2024
Online Tutor
MyTutor
09.2021 - 02.2023
Freelance Visual Artist
Self-employeed
03.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Edinburgh
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