Profile
Louise Gentle
My CV
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Education:
Abbey Gates Primary School, Nottingham
Joseph Whitaker Comprehensive School, Nottingham
High Pavement Sixth Form College, Nottingham
University of Nottingham (degree – BSc Biology)
University of Leicester (postgraduate – DNA fingerprinting)
University of Oxford (postgraduate – PhD in bird ecology) -
Qualifications:
GCSE: Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art, Music, English literature, English language
A levels: Maths, Biology, Psychology
Degree: Biology
PhD: Bird ecology
PGCHE: Teaching qualification -
Work History:
Paper round
Help at riding stables
Waitress (serving wench) at a mediaeval banqueting hall
Shop assistant (bakery)
Research Assistant (DNA fingerprinting)
Receptionist (Wolfson College, Oxford)
Database manager (swan fishing tackle)
Research Assistant (DNA fingerprinting)
Biodiversity Officer (Record, Chester Zoo)
Sales Assistant (John Lewis)
Field Assistant (RSPB) -
Current Job:
Lecturer (Nottingham Trent University)
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My Typical Day:
I try to ignore my alarm (usually one of my kids), then get up, get the kids off to school, and walk to work. I spend the day teaching students, in classrooms or outside in the field, and I also supervise research students – these might be looking at hedgehog movements, chick rearing in peregrine falcons, or sightings of leopards in Africa.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Fun, caring and helpful
What did you want to be after you left school?
I had no idea but Zoologist sounded like fun
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Of course!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
I have loads, but I love music from the 1980s
What's your favourite food?
Biscuits - almost any type!
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