My qualifications
- M.A. (Hons) in Psychology (University of Glasgow)
- M.Res in Educational Research (University of Stirling)
- Ph.D in Interdisciplinary Studies (Education) (University of Glasgow)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (University of Strathclyde)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Attachment, Trauma, and Mental Health (University of Chester)
I also have NCFE Level 2 in Equality and Diversity from West College Scotland, and NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Parent Coaching from the Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma.
Where I've worked
Currently:
Centre for Excellence for Children's Care and Protection (CELCIS), University of Strathclyde
Previously:
Children's Health Research
- NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (Yorkhill RHSC) - Audiology - IMAP project (auditory processing disorder in children) with the Medical Research Council's Institute of Hearing Research
- NHS Lanarkshire/University of Glasgow - Childsmile - Evaluation and Research Team of Scottish children's dental health programme.
Education Research
- School of Education at the University of Stirling
I've also worked in retail, and in NHS admin/clerical and healthcare assistant roles (at the Beatson Cancer Centre, Princess Royal Maternity, Yorkhill RHSC, and the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service). I've held a number of voluntary roles, including as a Classroom Assistant, Commonwealth Games Clyde-sider, and 15+ years as a leader with Girlguiding Glasgow.
I'm a member of the Scottish Educational Research Association and Scottish Attachment in Action, and the Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma.
