Can you tell us about your career journey SO FAR?

Mathematics has always been my strongest subject. So, at university, I opted to take Mathematics as my major and enjoyed it a lot. 

After graduating, my first job was as a Mathematics Tutor and I was studying for my postgraduate degree in Biostatistics when I was offered the role as part of the Manchester Access Programme (MAP) at The University of Manchester. The MAP programme supports students from backgrounds that are currently underrepresented in Higher Education and helps them to gain entry to research-intensive universities. I interacted with students from a wide variety of backgrounds and I loved the fact that this opportunity for students enabled them to begin to reach their potential, and that in a small way I was part of that too. 

I am currently a Programme Support Tutor at Manchester Metropolitan University with my major responsibilities coming from my role as Unit Lead for the Numeracy and Data Analysis. This unit is studied by approximately 550 students each year and I am responsible for creating content, working within my team, delivering lectures and carrying out admin work to ensure the unit runs successfully. 

One of my greatest achievements so far is being the youngest female Unit Lead in the Department of Computing and Mathematics! 

How did your degree prepare you for your current role?  

My degree and my time at university more broadly both helped me prepare for my role. I think key factors would be gaining experience of consistently work hard towards goals, learning statistical techniques that I teach to my students and being part of such a diverse study body. As an international student, I learned how to integrate with others and make the most out of this multicultural environment. 

What do you enjoy about your current role?  

I enjoy that I have a great degree of control and freedom within my job with my manager trusting me to produce high-quality work and results. I work hard to maintain this level of trust which keeps me motivated and excited. my job allows me to innovate and I also love the fact that I have flexibility in my schedule. 

The Department of Computing and Mathematics has helped me to grow.   I am completing my Doctorate of Education as a staff member at Manchester Met. Although I study in my own time, the Department has provided this dream opportunity to me where I can work towards my passion and earn a degree simultaneously. 

The formal approach taken by the Department toward planning my maternity cover and a staged return with good support helped me to get my career back on track after having a baby. During my time at Manchester Met, I also completed my postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. 

What advice would you give to students who aspire to a career in Computing and Mathematics?   

Keep your hustle for self-improvement and always look for opportunities. Your time at Manchester Met is ideal for gaining knowledge and skills, so make the most of it. 

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