Samuel Kent

Pronouns: They/Them

Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Email: kent_sam@outlook.com

Website: https://canopusfalling.co.uk

Summary

Dedicated advocate with expertise in disability rights and mental health advocacy, committed to challenging ableist and discriminatory systems within our society. With extensive experience supporting individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges, I possess in-depth knowledge of Sheffield's support services and excel in guiding individuals to appropriate resources. Additionally, I am proficient in digital accessibility, a skill invaluable in identifying and addressing barriers to access.

Education

  1. June 2016

    (GCSE) Mathematics A*

  2. June 2017

    (GCSE) English Language 6
    (IGCSE) English Literature B
    (GCSE) German B
    (GCSE) History B
    (GCSE) Biology A*
    (GCSE) Chemistry A*
    (GCSE) Physics: A*
    (FSMQ) Additional Mathematics A
    (GCSE) Computing A
    (GCSE) Design & Technology Systems B

  3. June 2019

    (A-Level) Mathematics A
    (A-Level) Computer Science B
    (A-Level) Physics B

  4. Sep 2019 - Dec 2023

    Bachelor of Science (BSC) | Computer Science

    The University of Sheffield

  5. 2019-20

    Intro to Software Eng. (L4) P
    Foundations of Comp. Sci. (L4) P
    Java Programming (L4) P
    Machines and Intelligence (L4) P
    Devices and Networks (L4) P
    Web and Internet Tech. (L4) 81 P
    Global Eng. Challenge Week (L4) D
    Intro to Algorithms & Data Structures (L4) P

  6. 2020-21

    Automata, Comp. and Complexity (L5) 69 P
    Data Driven Computing (L5) 59 P
    Systems Design and Security (L5) 79 P
    Functional Programming (L5) 83 P
    Engineering - You're Hired (L5) D
    Robotics (L5) 76 P
    Logic in Comp. Science (L5) 77 P
    Software Hut (L6) 82 P

  7. Dec 2021 - Sept 2023

    Took a leave of absence due to medical reasons, which continued as disability worsened. During this time I did some committee roles within the SU.

    LGBTQ+ Committee Treasurer

    Managed all committee finances and attended all meetings. Facilitated the execution of events and revamped the inventory and finance management system.

    Tea Society Social Secretary

    Organized weekly meetups for the society and coordinated one-off events. Conducted event rounds at events to ensure smooth operations.

  8. Dec 2023

    Departed from university before completing my degree due to unmet disability accommodations.

Work Experience

  1. Sep 2021 - Feb 2022

    Residence Life Mentor

    I worked as a Residence Life Mentor at UNICUS Sheffield Ltd, where my role was to provide guidance and support to first-year university students at The University of Sheffield residing in university accommodation.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Regularly checking in with my assigned Mentees, both in person and through phone calls, especially during times of isolation.
    • Engaged in empathetic and attentive active listening with mentees, particularly during discussions pertaining to mental health.
    • Directing Mentees to appropriate support services offered by the university and Residence Life.
    • Compiling reports at the end of each shift to document all interactions and highlight any potential issues.
    • Maintaining the privacy of Mentees and ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations while recording our interactions.
    • Liaising with Security in the event of an emergency or situation that required their attention.
    • Serving as a trained first aid staff member at the university residences.

    Skills

    Active Listening
    Crisis Management
    Time Management
    Outreach Coordination
    GDPR Compliance
    Email Management
    Phone Call Contact
    Mental Health Support

  2. Jan 2022 - June 2022

    Software Hut (Unwaged)

    As part of a team at The University of Sheffield, we designed requirements for a software system with a client. We then worked to deliver the client a piece of software within the alloted timeframe making sure to deliver key requirements.

    Skills

    Project Management
    Software Engineering
    Hitting Performance Targets
    GDPR Compliance
    Ruby on Rails
    Database Engineering
    Full Stack Development
    Productivity Reporting

  3. Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

    Head Program Developer (Volunteer)

    Colaborated within the code creators team to design and present the advanced course, and mentored for the beginners course. The Code Creators team raised significant funds that went to fund the charity projects within Enactus Sheffield.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Designing the educational content of the coding course including all the exercises and presentations.
    • Delivering presentations to students taking the course.
    • Adapting the teaching material and teaching to enable access for all students.
    • Reporting on course progress and key performance indicators to the Enactus Sheffield Board.
    Educational Content Design
    Presentation Skills
    Adaptability in Teaching
    Project Management
    Performance Reporting

  4. Jun 2023 - present

    Queer Calendar Sheffield (Volunteer)

    Working alongside a team of volunteers, I actively participated in the development of a centralized website dedicated to LGBTQ+ events in Sheffield. This experience greatly contributed to my skillset in coordinating voluntary initiatives and establishing valuable collaborations with local organizations within the city.

    Skills

    Digital Accessibility
    NextJS
    Serverless Computing
    Tailwind CSS
    ReactJS
    Social Media Management
    Email Management

Skills

Project Management
Communication
Presentation Delivery
Digital Accessibility
Data Protection
Performance Monitoring
Productivity Optimisation
Office Software Proficiency