Have you ever imagined what it must be like to be sent away to boarding school in a different country? Coping with being away from childhood friends. Separated from family. Perhaps speaking and learning in a new language? Really tough, without a doubt. Yet parents from all over the world consider a UK independent boarding…
Inspiring answers by Melanie Foster, one of our STEM Ambassadors on her life and working market development and the tech and maritime sectors. Name and job role Melanie Foster – Founder of a boutique market development consultancy operating in the tech and maritime sectors. What is something about you people might not know? I was…
Emily Sine tells us more about how she found purpose through her internship in the tech industry. Make sure to read to the end and support this great project. Jarred by “the virus” Wrapping up my Freshman year at Cornell University, I was thrilled to begin my internship at Amazon. I felt honoured to have…
11 Plus exam preparation can be stressful. EasyA provided us with their methods of helping students not only succeed but learn helpful techniques in the process. 11 Plus exam preparation from a St Paul’s School student’s perspective. 11+ exams are challenging. They cover lots of different topics and, unlike GCSEs and A-levels, don’t have a…
In this era of change, new technologies are being developed quickly and occupations are increasingly specialised. As parents, we may question our ability to support young people as they start out on their career paths. Now, more than ever it is necessary for us to support our children by helping children view their career options…
Inspiring answers by Lyane Bartlett, one of our Women in STEM Ambassadors on her life and working as an Analytics manager. Name and job role. Lyane Bartlett, Analytics and Performance Manager and have also founded a Data-Focused Consultancy business. What is something about you people might not know? I am very focused and professional at…
Inspiring answers by Jenna Olovcic, one of our Women in STEM Ambassadors on her life and working as a Business Intelligence Developer. 1. Name and job role. Jenna Olovcic – Business Intelligence Developer 2. What is something about you people might not know? I compete in Full contact karate tournaments. 3. What are your hobbies? I…
Inspiring answers by Pauline White, one of our STEM Ambassadors on her life and working in a Real Estate Analyst career. 1. Name and job role. Pauline White – Real Estate Analyst, Zurich Ins 2. What is something about you people might not know? Despite having to do it for my job, I do not like…
Teaching English as a foreign language is an excellent career option. It gives you the chance to work in stunning locations, experience different cultures, and travel to your heart’s content. Teaching English online takes all those benefits and throws another huge one on top. As long as you have a laptop and a solid internet…
Inspiring answers by Peggy Tsai, one of our STEM Ambassadors (Data Solutions career). Peggy lets us in on her life, inspirations and working as the Vice President for Data Solutions. Name and job role. Peggy Tsai, Vice President of Data Solutions at BigID where I serve as the trusted data advisor to our customers. In…
Inspiring answers by Chloe Smith, one of our Ambassadors on her life and working as a data scientist. 1. Name and job role. Chloe Smith, Data Scientist at Zurich Insurance 2. What is something about you people might not know? I really love Sriracha. 3. What are your hobbies? I am a volunteer for Blind Veterans, so…
Home learning /Home schooling Montessori are not new concepts. Many parents opt for this even when the schools are open. There are also various approaches to this. Parents that choose to home educate are usually not fond of the term homeschooling. Parents that home educate do so for different reasons. You may in fact elect…
Inspiring answers by Sidra Bashir, one of our Ambassadors on her life and working as a data scientist. 1. Name and job role. Sidra Bashir, Data Scientist at Eagle Alpha 2. What is something about you people might not know? I have been lecturing at 5 different universities. 3. What are your hobbies? Hiking, Swimming and Travelling.…
Murray Morrison is the creator of Tassomai, an online learning platform that embeds knowledge and helps children prepare for exams like the 11+ and 13+. Murray explains how regular retrieval practice through platforms like Tassomai builds solid foundations and ensures students go into their entrance exams confident and ready to get their best possible results.…
Tutoring is a profession now with its own Association. The Tutors’ Association, which is an open, democratic, not-for-profit, professional body. It: Has a membership of highly qualified professionals. From various fields of academia, teaching and other vocations. Sets standards Holds its members accountable to a code of professional ethics. The best tutors care about their…
Inspiring answers by Verity Gill, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and working as Marketing Science Director for Agencies, EMEA @ Facebook. 1. Name and Job role: Verity Gill, Marketing Science Director for Agencies, EMEA @Facebook 2. What is something about you people might not know? My first job was in government intelligence and…
Inspiring answers by Anthea Oon (DeSyllas), one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and working as Head of Solutions at Money Dashboard. 1. Introduction Anthea Oon – Head of Solutions at Money Dashboard 2. What is something about you people might not know? What are your hobbies? About 18 months ago I took up kickboxing and…
Inspiring answers by Emma Swift, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and Enterprise Data Architect responsibilities 1. Introduction Emma Swift, Enterprise Data Architect 2. What is something about you people might not know? I enjoy looking at and creating art. I’m also a bit of a font geek! 3. What are your…
There’s been speculation abut when primary schools reopen. Calls for the PM to be more proactive given mounting concern for vulnerable children and/or those tht will have completed no schooling for several months. Summary agency positions for when our primary schools reopen In summary, there are conflicting views from the key decision-making authorities: Scientific advice is…
We have survived a few months of having the children at home. We’ve been working and getting used to this ‘How to Home School’ concept. Many are moving away from the structured approach while others swear by a minute by minute schedule. Whatever works for you. One thing I’m sure we all learnt is that…
Inspiring answers by Caroline Carruthers, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and working in a Chief Data Officer job. 1. Name and job role. Caroline Carruthers – Partner & Chief Data Officer – Carruthers and Jackson In 2018, Caroline was named as one of the Top Women in Data & Technology. Prior to founding Carruthers and Jackson, Caroline worked across multiple…
Inspiring answers by Kirsty Neal, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and working in a CRM Consultant job. 1. Name & Job Role Kirsty Neal, Charity Insight and CRM Consultant 2. What is something about you people might not know? I once had a job planting Christmas trees 3. What are your…
Inspiring answers by Michelle Wong, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and working as Head of Marketing Analytics. 1. Introduction: Name and job role. Michelle Wong, Head of Marketing Analytics at Farfetch. 2. What is something about you people might not know? I grew up in South Wales. 3. What are your hobbies? …
Choosing educational software can be confusing. There are so many products and they make many claims about how they help learners. So, what kinds of things should you consider to make sure that you choose the educational software that is best for your child? Here are a few questions to ask about educational software and…
Inspiring answers by Belle Cartwright, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and working as a Senior Data & Audience Strategy Manager. 1. Introduction: Belle Cartwright, Senior Data Strategy Manager 2. What is something about you people might not know? I was disabled for 6 years, between age 19-25 and spent the 1st two years of…
Inspiring answers by Indi Birak, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors of 2019 on her life and working as a Managing Security Consultant. 1. Introduction: Name and job role. – Indi Birak, Managing Security Consultant. 2. What is something about you people might not know? I have a red belt in Karate 3. What are your…
Inspiring answers by Anita Fernqvist, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and working as UK Chief Data Officer and Director of Operations job. 1. Introduction Anita Fernqvist, UK Chief Data Officer and Director of Operations, Zurich Insurance. 2. What is something about you people might not know? I speak 5 languages (English, French,…
Inspiring answers by Leyre Murillo Villar, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors 2019 on her life and working as a CDO Data Controller. 1. Introduction: Name and job role. Leyre Murillo Villar. CDO Data Controller. 2. What is something about you people might not know? What are your hobbies? I love music. I’m a…
Inspiring answers by Dizem OZALP SARI, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors 2019, on her life and working as a Senior Data and Machine Learning Services Manager. 1. Introduction: Dizem OZALP SARI – Senior Data and Machine Learning Services Manager at HSBC. 2. What is something about you people might not know? What are your…
Inspiring answers by Bhagya Reddy, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors 2019 on her life and working in a Principal Data Engineer job 1. Introduction: Name and job role. Bhagya Reddy, Principal Data Engineer 2. What is something about you people might not know? I never give up until I achieve and always have a plan and…