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HAZEL KIERSEY

www.linkedin.com/in/hazel-kiersey-7a21672aa

Summary

I am an experienced professional with over seven years in education, complemented by humanitarian sector experience, including project coordination, and relevant academic work. I have demonstrated the ability to manage projects, lead teams, conduct applied and academic research, and produce clear, actionable reports, while collaborating effectively with diverse teams across cultural and organisational contexts. I am committed to applying my skills and experience to support effective, evidence-based policy development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Support & IELTS Coach

GEL IELTS (UK)
10.2024 - Current
  • Student Engagement & Support: Deliver one-on-one tutorials, providing assessments and constructive feedback to support learning outcomes.
  • Live Webinar Hosting: Lead engaging webinars for 300+ students on exam strategies, managing content, audience interaction, and session flow.
  • Customer Service: Respond promptly to student inquiries, ensuring a seamless user experience.
  • E-Learning & Technology: Skilled in e-learning platforms and tools including Content Management.
  • Quality Control: Perform quality checks on AI-corrected materials and writers’ content to ensure accuracy, and consistency with IELTS standards.

Junior Project Officer, Business Development | Internship

Trust Consultancy
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Market Research & Country Analysis: Conducted in-depth country and market research to support the Uganda office’s expansion efforts.
  • Proposal & Business Development: Assisted the proposal writing department by scoping contracts, analyzing Terms of Reference (ToR), and building an NGO client profile to enhance proposal quality and success rates.


Online English Tutor

Cambly
07.2021 - 10.2024
  • Student Needs Assessment: Tailored sessions to students’ goals, including IELTS prep, interview coaching, and presentations.
  • Student Relationship Management: Built strong rapport with students through responsive, supportive communication, leading to high engagement and retention.
  • E-Learning & Technology: Delivered lessons via an online learning platform, leveraging digital tools to enhance the student experience.

Distribution Coordinator | Internship

Northern Lights Aid Greece
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Project Coordination: Led three aid distribution projects, managing a 100% increase in demand
  • Team Leadership: Supervised a team of volunteers, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Strategic Coordination: Worked with on-site management to assess needs and align distribution efforts with project goals.
  • Proactive Problem-Solving & Operational Improvement: Identified inefficiencies and implemented a Digital Inventory Management System to streamline operations.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Prepared quarterly M&E reports, analyzing outcomes and identifying areas for improvement.

English Teacher (Language Centres & Primary Schools)

Various Companies - Vietnam & Portugal
08.2018 - 07.2022
  • Adaptability & Quick Learning: Quickly adjusted to diverse cultural and learning environments, tailoring teaching methods to student needs.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Fostered a supportive, engaging, and motivating learning environment.
  • Student Engagement & Skill Development: Designed and implemented student-led projects to promote engagement and critical thinking.

Volunteer Coordinator

Refugee Support Europe
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Operations Management: Managed on-site activities, delivering food
    and clothing services to 280 refugees.
  • Inventory Management: Oversaw weekly inventory operations.
  • Team Coordination: Coordinated project activities for a team of 3-6
    volunteers, fostering a positive and proactive atmosphere.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Liaised with on-site and off-site
    stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and communication.

Education

M.A. - Human Rights and Humanitarian Action

Sciences Po University
Paris
06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

DCU
Dublin
01-2017

Skills

  • Project Management and Coordination
  • Applied Writing and Communication
  • Research & Analysis: Applied, Academic, and Legal
  • Digital Tools & Platforms
  • Team Leadership
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Webinar & Workshop Facilitation
  • Education and Training
  • Cross-Department Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving & Initiative
  • Organisation and Attention to Detail

LANGUAGES

Spanish - Intermediate
French - Beginner
Portuguese - Conversational

Awards

International Relations Student of the Year 2017

Timeline

Academic Support & IELTS Coach

GEL IELTS (UK)
10.2024 - Current

Junior Project Officer, Business Development | Internship

Trust Consultancy
10.2024 - 01.2025

Distribution Coordinator | Internship

Northern Lights Aid Greece
08.2023 - 12.2023

Online English Tutor

Cambly
07.2021 - 10.2024

English Teacher (Language Centres & Primary Schools)

Various Companies - Vietnam & Portugal
08.2018 - 07.2022

Volunteer Coordinator

Refugee Support Europe
10.2017 - 12.2017

M.A. - Human Rights and Humanitarian Action

Sciences Po University

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

DCU

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