Marine Conservation and Education specialist
Beccy MacDonald-Lofts
Career history
2019
Marine Conservation & Education Consultant
Freelance
Working with National and International organisations and charities on marine conservation, citizen science and educational provision projects.
2016-2019
Coastal Survey & Data Officer
Somerset Wildlife Trust
Deliver the first comprehensive intertidal biotope survey for the Somerset Coast, producing a detailed biotope map, report and public engagement resource 'StoryMap'.
2013-2016
Warden/Head of Conservation Team
The Lundy Company/The Landmark Trust
Deliver the island's conservation and educational objectives in relation to its' marine, terrestrial and historic landscapes. Including species/habitat monitoring, education, engagement events, funding bids, media and development of Marine Management Plan.
Operation Wallacea
Teaching students about the importance of coral reef systems including seagrass meadows and mangroves, the biodiversity found within these systems and the issues surrounding their conservation.
2011-2012
Coral Reef Ecology Lecturer
2010-2011
Post-14 Education Coordinator
Marwell Wildlife
Responsible for development, management, delivery of Post 14 Education provision: conferences, teaching sessions, resources alongside staff development. Delivery of Foundation - Key Stage 3 teaching sessions. Visitor engagement resources and talks.
2009-Present
Survey diver/Education Co-ordinator
The Seahorse Trust
Volunteer Seahorse Survey Diver. Seahorse Survey Course and Education Co-ordinator managing, organising and delivering Trust's courses and producing educational resources.
2007-2009
Teacher of Biology (Chemistry & Physics)
Sacred Heart High School
Teaching of Key Stage 3 Sciences, GCSE Biology, GCSE Applied Science, BTEC Science and A-level Biology to approx 1,000 students per annum. Review and development of teaching resources including full development of new Key Stage 3 and GCSE Science resources and schemes of work for new curriculum. Form tutor. Developed a BA Crest Awarded Science Club, Planet Sci-Cast Team and Leading Edge projects.
Education
2006-2007
PGCE Secondary Biology
University of Newcastle
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2003-2005
MSc Estuarine & Coastal Science & Management
University of Hull
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1999-2003
BSc (Hons) Marine Biology
University of Stirling
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