Adrian Worsfold
32 Chamberlain Close, Sutton-on-Hull, HULL, HU7 4UD
Telephone: 01482 374280  E-mail: adrian@pluralist.co.uk
	
Recent Effort

2020-2021 Painting in acrylics during shielding in UK lockdown
2016-2021 Techniques of a novel: narrative, not contradicting detail, databases, literacy.
2014 – 2017Hull Unitarian Magazine Designer, Writer and Compiler, multiple software for PDFs.
04/2009 Project management of installation a music system; burning CDs with music delivery; learnt music composition software. Hull Unitarian Church HU2 8TA.

Overview and Summary

•	Fully competent (and trained others) in ICT including MS Office and variants, HTML and CSS. http://www.pluralist.co.uk
•	Strong communication skills with lecturing, preaching, tutoring; study skills support; creating resources using DTP, artistic and photographic skills.
•	RSA III Text Processing, RSA III Word Processing; ECDL (2014)
•	Worked in groups and alone, producing reports (written and spreadsheet based), minutes, agendas and sat on various committees and in meetings
•	Delivered lessons with preparation, assessment and evaluation 
•	Education: Ph.D Sociology and Social Anthropology (qualitative research in Sociology of Religion, and further departmental research); MA Theological Understanding of Contemporary Society; BA (Hons.) Economics, Politics, Sociology; PGCE (Secondary) RE

06/2008 - 10/2008	Archivist & Educator		St. Mary’s Church
and to 09/2010		Barton DN18 5EZ

•	Produced 250 archive webpages (focus: 1972-1973) 8 and later completed 18 session Theology Course syllabus using adult education principles.

Paid Work History

08/2011-09/2012	SUPA Group member	University of Lincoln
	(Service Users Participation Advisory)	HU1 3BW or LN6 7TS 
		
•	Periodic meetings to assist student social worker practice and writing; marked tutor evaluations of portfolio evaluations; produced resources. 

08/2005 - 7/2006	Sociology Teacher	Wyke 6th Form College		Hull HU4 5NX
                  
•	Planned and delivered lessons to sixth form students with self-evaluation
•	Assessed students with added constructive feedback including one to one
•	Created resources via the Internet through Interactive Whiteboards.
•	High pressure environment and prioritised competing workloads

09/2003 - 07/2005	Supply Teacher	Teaching Personnel (etc.)		Hull HU1 1TJ

•	Taught a wide range of subjects in secondary schools at short notice
•	Provided instant flexibility and quickly responded to challenges

10/2003 - 06/2004	Lecturer in Key Skills	Hull College
	Communications [Literacy]	Hull HU1 3DG

•	Raised standards in literacy at levels 1, 2 [GCSE] and 3 [AS/ A level]
•	Added online learning to maximise student learning opportunities

03/2002 - 05/2002	IT Trainer	SGS Redwood Services		Immingham DN40 1AH

•	Commissioned by a local branch of an international company
•	Provided efficient solutions to data storage needs and software to changing needs of the business 
•	Designed and delivered a teaching package to employees

03/2001 - 12/2001	HE Research Assistant	Grimsby College
		Grimsby DN34 5BQ

•	Provided flexible customer focused drop-in service for students
•	Developed a range of study skills resources, many online
•	Added value to students' lectures

08/2000 to 03/2001	Website Designer	Smith & Walker
		Barton DN18 5PD

•	Brand new informative website to enhance firm's public profile
•	Taught staff towards understanding and maintenance

09/1999 to 10/2000	Website Designer	YMCA Bonskeid House	
		Pitlochry PH16 5NP

•	Maximised the centre's outdoor educational potential 
•	Advertised BH as unique tourist accommodation
•	Trained staff for computer use for local control

02/2000 to 05/2000	Data Processor		Global Tourism Solutions (UK)	
			New Holland DN19 7RQ

•	Worked in a co-ordinated team
•	Accurately gathered and showed data on occupancy rates and use of attractions
•	Produced reports for local authorities and other clients

03/2000 to 03/2000	Website Designer		Thomas Research Services
			New Holland DN19 7PZ

•	Advised on and produced an explanatory website
•	Comprehensive online display informed customers of the business

03/1999 to 08/1999	Classifier/ Cataloguer	NHS Education Libraries		Grimsby DN33 2BA	Scunthorpe DN15 7BH
		
•	Carried through a joint reclassifying project through rapid reading
•	Produced new databases of materials
•	Enhanced the research resourcing of all medical staff

02/1999 to 05/1999	Lecturer (HE level)	Grimsby College
		Grimsby DN34 5BQ

•	Interviewing, commentary, marking essays and summary lectures
•	Tourism and Business students had their research strategies improved

09/1998 to 06/1999	Lecturer	North Lincs. Adult Education		Barton DN18 5PR

•	Taught adults of a range of abilities in Computer Literacy & DTP to pass exams

10/1996 to 01/1997	Tutor	University of Hull
	Hull HU6 7RX
•	Taught short Sociology course to Psychology students to pass exams
•	Arranged discussion to develop abstract learning and critical thinking

Other Voluntary Activity

08/2009 - 02/2010	Booklet Writer		Wilderspin National School		Barton DN18 5QP

2007- continuing	Pluralistspeaks blog writer

1995 to 1998	Lay Assessor Independent Inspection 
(Social Services)	Unit

•	Visited North Lincolnshire Residential homes during inspections
•	Observation skills and sensitive conversation visiting residential homes

1991- 1994	Steering Committee Secretary	Sea of Faith Network

•	Minute writing, decision taking and report making
•	Founding member with earlier key decisions

Additional Information

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