Christopher Taylor

Objective

Passionate about the conservation and preservation of the marine and freshwater ecosystems of our world. From a young age, my passion for fishing, diving, and a variety of other outdoor hobbies led me to pursue a Master of Science degree in Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, which I graduated from in 2024. Over this time, I have developed a practical and theoretical foundation in the fields of fisheries management, ichthyology, aquaculture, aquatic resource utilisation, and complex ecological systems. I gained professional experience and exposure through a three-month consultancy project, which explored a spatial perspective on the management of tuna and tuna-like-species in the Western Indian Ocean. I am currently employed as an English Second Language teacher in Hong Kong, China. This experience has further developed my exposure to international cultural diversity and has expanded my communicative, organizational, and time management skills. I am always open and eager to engage in new challenges and opportunities, and I am excited to further my professional development.


Skills

Work Experience

September 2024 - June 2025

English Second Language Teacher
Monkey Tree International Group
Hong Kong
Working as an English Second Language Teacher I have delivered engaging and informative lessons, tailored to learners at various proficiency levels, which has helped develop their reading, speaking, writing, and listening capabilities.

December 2022 - April 2023

Consultant
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa
I was tasked by the National Oceanographic Centre (NOC), Southampton, United Kingdom with compiling a policy brief, representing a spatial perspective to the management of tuna and tuna-like species in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO).

Education

January 2023 - April 2024

Rhodes University - MSc Ichthyology and Fisheries Science

January 2022 - December 2022

Rhodes University - BSc Honours Ichthyology and Fisheries Science
Distinction

February 2019 - December 2021

Rhodes University - BSc Environmental Science and Ichthyology
Distinction in Environmental Science

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