I am currently studying for my PhD in Sociology at the Zambian Open University, whilst also working as a project assistant and freelance writer. I am an avid traveller, photographer, and lover of the written word. For the past Between 2017 and 2021 I worked as an English teacher in Vietnam and China before moving to Zambia.
HARRIET COMLEY
I have a First Class Honours Degree from Lancaster University in Geography as well as an MA degree in Environment, Culture & Society with Distinction also from Lancaster. I am currently studying for my PhD in Sociology at the Zambian Open University.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Travel Writer
(Jan 2021 – Present)
Location: Remote
I currently work as a freelance writer predominantly focusing on travel writing. I write as both a ghost writer, where I contribute to several travel blogs and as a blog post and travel website writer. Travel is a huge part of my life, so being able to write both personal and informative pieces for clients is a highly rewarding process.
Project Assistant – ICB (Export) Consultants Ltd
(Jan 2021 – Present)
Location: Remote
ICB Consultants prepare bid proposals on internationally competitive bids ranging from agricultural to mechanical equipment. Over the past year I have worked on several jobs for Ghana, Sudan, and Rwanda with a particular focus on literature preparation and creation.
English Teacher – i2 International Education
(July – October 2020)
Location: Changsha, China
In this role I worked with very young learners, from as young as 1.5 years old to around 7 years. We taught Oxford Phonics and Cambridge English curriculum.
English Teacher – Field Education
(July 2018 – October 2019)
Location: Changsha, China
During my time at Field Education, I taught Prek-1, Prek-2, G-1 and G-2 levels. I make my lessons fun and very active and am always making new crafts to help with learning and inventing new games to keep my students entertained.
English Teacher – Victoria Education
(August 2017 – July 2018)
Location: Bac Ninh, Vietnam
I was a public school English teacher in Tu Son, Bac Ninh, Vietnam. I taught a variety of ages including kindergarten, primary school grades 1-5 and secondary school grades 6-8.
Student Ambassador
(October 2016 – August 2017)
Location: Lancaster University
During my MA degree I worked as a student ambassador for my university. In this role I would provide prospective students and parents with walking tours of the university, detailing the varied opportunities that my university could give them.
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