Kathryn Brown has extensive experience in linguistics roles including volunteering with Bilingualism Matters at the University of Edinburgh since 2015. She has worked as a phonetic transcriber for a PhD project in Berlin, Germany. Currently, she works as a Pupil Support Assistant at Leith Academy in Edinburgh, adapting lessons and implementing behavior management strategies for children with additional needs. Brown has a strong educational background, obtaining a MSc in Developmental Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh and has taught English in Thailand.

1. Kathryn Brown kathrynllbrown@gmail.com
14/5 Burnhead Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 6EA 07547017101
Education
University of Edinburgh
2013-2015
MSc Developmental Linguistics
• Modules included: Child Bilingualism, Psychology of Language Learning, First
and Second Language Learning, Syntax, Statistics and Experimental Design,
Phonetics and Laboratory Phonology, Speech Synthesis.
• Research Project: The effects of multilingualism on Norwegian vowel
production. (Grade 2:1)
• Recruited subjects and conducted experiments, produced critical literature
reviews and laboratory reports, ran statistical analyses in SPSS and RStudio.
• Proficient in PRAAT phonetic analysis and CLAN for CHILDES Database.
Leeds Trinity College
2007
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
University of Glasgow
2002-2006
MA Hons Philosophy and English Language (2:1)
• Modules included: Phonetics and Phonology, Sociolinguistics, Onomastics,
Logic and Reasoning, Philosophy of Mind, Moral Philosophy and Metaphysics.
• Dissertation: A comparison of Yorkshire and Lancashire vowels. (Grade 2:1)
• Peer Assisted Learning facilitator in Logic and Reasoning Philosophy course.
Oakbank School
1997-2002
A Levels: Art, Biology and Psychology. AS Levels: Maths and English. GCSEs: 11 A*-B.
Training
2016
• Child Protection
• Manual Handling
2015
• R, RStudio and SPSS
• Basic Python and Java
Pre 2015
• Safeguarding Children
• First Aid at Work
Relevant Work Experience
Linguistics Roles
Bilingualism Matters
Volunteer
University of Edinburgh
2015-present
Phonetic Transcriber
Freelance
March 2016
For Alexa von Hagen’s PhD:
Developmental dyslexia and
second language learning.
Potsdam University,
Berlin, Germany.
• Attending planning and development meetings.
• Recruitment of general public for community talks.
• Compiling attendance data from community events.
• Collecting feedback and evaluating event outcomes.
• Organising and overseeing the Executive Function stall at the end
of year event, May 2016.
• Creating questionnaires for a Speech Therapy project.
• Narrow phonetic transcription of children's speech from audio
files.
• Professional use of IPA, PRAAT and EXCEL.
• Scoring of nonword repetition task for statistical analysis.
• Maintaining international links with other graduates.

2. 2
Pupil Support Assistant
Leith Academy
Edinburgh
February 2016-present
Teaching Roles
Pupil Support Assistant
Green Lane Primary School
Bradford, England
2010-2013
Kindergarten English
Teacher
• Christhamwittaya School
• Charter International
School
• Fun Language Ltd
Bangkok, Thailand
2007-2010
Art Workshop Facilitator
Freelance and Volunteer
SmallWorld Cultural Arts
Collective
Bradford, England
2000-2007
Peer Assisted Learning
Facilitator
University of Glasgow
Philosophy Department
2004-2005
• Adapting lessons, targets and classroom environments for vulnerable
children with a wide range of additional needs (physical, emotional and
developmental).
• Implementing strategies for effective behaviour management.
• Parental and social care liaison.
• Attending PSA Conference (May 2016) and disseminating information.
• Initiating research on attitudes to language learning and bilingualism,
with the support of the Modern Languages department.
• Negotiating complaints and solving problems quickly.
• Multitasking in a high-pressure environment.
• Working alongside Speech and Language Therapists to help children
achieve national targets.
• Working with children with severe and specific language impairments.
• Developing effective behaviour management strategies.
• IT and iPad development and staff induction.
• Parental liaison and attendance at social care CAF meetings.
• Kindergarten Teacher and Primary Teacher.
• Wrote and implemented English curriculum, camps and clubs.
• Invigilated exams.
• Summer Camp Coordinator.
• Recruited staff and families for Summer Camp activities.
• Ran promotional lessons for marketing department.
• Creative Writing Project worker.
• NEETs Art Project worker.
• Saturday Art Youth Club volunteer.
• Recruitment of volunteers for gala processions and festival workshops.
• Organised and produced gala and festival artworks.
• Worked with vulnerable children and adults.
• Tutored undergraduates in Logic Philosophy course.
• Worked as part of a team to ensure variety of sessions offered.
• Provided support and guidance to students before their exams.
References
Dr Mits Ota
PPLS Postgraduate Director
Programme Director,
MSc in Developmental
Linguistics
University of Edinburgh
Old College,
South Bridge,
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
M.Ota@ed.ac.uk
0131 650 3949
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Current Employment
Professor Antonella Sorace
Director of Bilingualism Matters
Lecturer: Child Bilingualism, Psychology of
Language Learning, Second Language
Acquisition
University of Edinburgh
Old College,
South Bridge,
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
A.Sorace@ed.ac.uk
0131 650 3493
Professor Alice Turk
Lecturer: Phonetics and Laboratory
Phonology
University of Edinburgh
Old College,
South Bridge,
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
A.Turk@ed.ac.uk
0131 650 3483