Profile
Katie Allen
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About Me:
I live in Teesside and teach and research Psychology during the day. In the evenings I enjoy taking part in performing arts activities like dancing, singing in choirs, and musical theatre.
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My pronouns are:
She/her
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My Work:
I research what helps and hinders children’s learning. I focus on school achievement to try to support children who need it to boost their achievement.
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Education:
Laurence Jackson School, Guisborough (German, Geography, Catering, Music as options)
Prior Pursglove College, Guisborough (Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Maths)
Durham University
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Qualifications:
GCSEs (English, maths, 3 sciences, German, geography, catering, music, IT, RE, PE)
A levels (AS chemistry, A level biology, maths, psychology)
BSc Psychology (Applied)
MSc Developmental Psychopathology
PhD Education
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Work History:
Function waitress
Barista
Holiday camp staff
Consultant for a research company
Teaching fellow
Senior research associate
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Current Job:
I’m currently a Senior Research Associate in Psychology at Lancaster University
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Employer:
Lancaster University
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Dancing loving psychologist
What did you want to be after you left school?
I wasn't sure. Maybe a teacher of some kind
Were you ever in trouble at school?
No, I was very quiet and a stickler for the rules
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
A medical doctor, or maybe a musical theatre performer, who knows!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Anything musical theatre
What's your favourite food?
Pancakes... or maybe mussels
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