Professional Experience

Digital Content Editor and Content Creator

Homeschool Nature Study - February 2011 - Present

  • Authored and edited original content across diverse media formats (digital, social media)
  • Assisted in migrating and updating content from outdated website upon change in ownership
  • Managed website content and curation, tagging, and updating URLs
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited a wide array of web content to improve readability and impact.
  • Updated, rewrote, and edited existing coursework curriculum to deliver a fresh, modern and engaging experience for paying membership
  • Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact checking
  • Utilised SEO techniques to optimise content for search engine rankings
  • Create monthly guides and structured study plans rooted in the Handbook of Nature Study, translating complex natural history into clear, engaging and practical content for paying membership.
  • Write seasonal and subject led articles that inspire curiosity, attentiveness, and meaning engagement with the natural world.
  • Design and develop complex nature study themes and studies, structured to support consistent outdoor observation across changing seasons and landscapes.
  • Balance factual accuracy with reflective, accessible guidance, making natural history content approachable for a broad audience.
  • Apply long-term observational knowledge and lived experience across diverse environments to inform authentic, credible nature writing.
  • Produce content that encourages readers to observe, explore, and form lasting connections with the rhythms of nature and the countryside.
  • Handled final proofreading, copy editing and revision functions for deliverables.
  • Proposed ancillary projects and products to expand diversity of editorial offerings and revenue opportunities.
  • Collaborated with the editorial team to develop and implement visual content to add value to content produced for paying membership members.

Editorial Contributor and Review Specialst

The Curriculum Choice - December 2011 - December 2025

  • Produced clear, balanced, and practical reviews of educational resources and curricula to support informed decision-making.
  • Developed a strong reputation for thoughtful analysis, clarity, and reader-focused evaluation.
  • Invited to collaborate long-term with Francis Lincoln Children's Books to review published titles.
  • Reviewed a wide range of children’s non-fiction and educational books, assessing content quality, usability, accuracy, and real-world application.
  • Delivered trustworthy, accessible editorial content combining critical insight with an engaging, professional tone.
  • Strengthened expertise in editorial review, educational publishing, and audience-aware writing across digital platforms.
  • Utilised SEO techniques to optimise content for search engine rankings.

Education

2018/2023 - The Open University - Bachelor of Laws, First Class LLB (Hons)

2023/2024 - The University of Law - Master of Laws, Distinction LLM

2023/2024 -The University of Law - Bar Practice Course, High Distinction

Called to the Bar of England and Wales November 2024

Shirley Vels