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Jack Barras

@jackbarras

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Geology graduate transitioning to geography teaching, experienced in mentoring, GIS, and digital campaigns.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a teaching role or education-focused position where I can apply GIS and geology knowledge, mentor students, and grow professionally in a collaborative school environment.

I am a BSc Geology graduate from the University of Derby currently training to become a geography teacher, combining strong subject knowledge in earth sciences with practical experience in GIS and mapping software.

I have supported classroom teaching as a Geography Learning Mentor, providing one-on-one and small-group tutoring, lesson assistance, and peer mentoring while engaging students with real-world geography topics.

My background includes roles in customer-facing and digital marketing positions where I developed communication, teamwork, campaign support, and problem-solving skills; I am hardworking, collaborative, and committed to student development and continuous professional growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Geography Learning Mentor

Earl Mortimer College

Oct 2024 - Jul 2025 (9 months)

Assisted geography teachers with lesson preparation and delivery, provided one-on-one and small-group tutoring that improved student understanding and engagement, and participated in professional development to enhance mentoring skills.

Lesson planning Tutoring Mentoring Map Skills Educational Workshops

Front of House Team Member

Silkwood Farm

Oct 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year)

Delivered high-quality customer service in a family-focused dining environment, coordinated with kitchen and bar staff to ensure timely service, and maintained health & safety and sanitation standards.

Customer Service Communication Conflict Resolution Teamwork Food Safety Time Management

Digital Marketing Apprentice

WYK Digital

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 (6 months)

Assisted in development and optimization of digital campaigns across Google Ads and social platforms, created and managed content for web and social channels, and supported SEO efforts to improve visibility.

Google Ads Facebook Ads Content Creation SEO SEM Social Media Management Analytics Email Marketing

Cleaning Assistant

First Choice Cleaners

Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 (2 months)

Performed professional carpet and upholstery cleaning using specialised equipment and chemicals, conducted assessments to determine appropriate methods, and followed health & safety protocols to ensure client satisfaction.

Upholstery Restoration Equipment Operation Health & Safety Client Communication Stain Removal

Team Member / Bartender

Moomoo Nightclub

Nov 2019 - Mar 2020 (4 months)

Prepared and served cocktails in a high-volume nightclub environment, managed inventory and restocking, engaged customers to ensure satisfaction, and assisted with crowd management during peak events.

Bartending High Volume Management Mixology Inventory Management Customer Engagement POS

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Derby

Bachelor of Science, Geology

2019 - 2022

Activities and societies: Experience with ArcGIS, QGIS, IDRISI Taiga and practical coursework in mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, and sedimentology.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Geology with focus on resource and exploration geology, including practical work in mapping and data analysis using GIS tools.