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Mariana Greenway

Nutrition professional |Teaching experience

Hilltown | greenwaym@jm.ac.uk | 07877009008 | LinkedIn

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A registered nutrition professional with a strong foundation in teaching, research, curriculum development, and public engagement. Experienced in delivering lectures, supervising student research, and designing interactive learning experiences across university and community settings. Passionate about making nutrition education accessible and impactful, with a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments and bridging academic knowledge with real-world application.

Education

Liverpool John Moores University (2022-2025)

PhD, Nutrition and public health

NHS/LJMU funded research: 'The role of parents and schools in the nutritional choices made by children aged 10-14'. Supervisors: Prof. Alison LaMotte (LJMU), Dr Henling Strauss (Chester University Hospital.)

University of Nottingham (2018-2022)

MSci Nutrition and Food Science (integrated Masters)

Graduated with distinction. Final-year project: 'Food flavourings - physical and psychological effects on children', supported by a Nutrition Society Summer Studentship.

Notts County High School (2016-2018)

A-levels: chemistry, biology, geography. AS-level maths.

Teaching/supervising experience

Teaching assistant, Liverpool John Moores University (2023-present)

  • Supervised undergraduate dissertations, guiding students through research design and analysis, with several projects receiving distinction-level marks.
  • Contributed to curriculum development for BSc Nutrition and Nutrition and Public Health, helping to integrate more practical, evidence-based learning activities.
  • Delivered engaging lectures and seminars, consistently receiving positive student feedback for clarity and relevance of content.
  • Played a key role in assessment moderation, ensuring consistency and fairness across student evaluations.

Guest lecturer, BSc Nutrition and Food Science, University of Nottingham (2022)

  • Invited to deliver five specialist lectures on public health nutrition, praised for translating complex concepts into accessible, real-world applications.
  • Supervised and assessed student presentations, providing constructive feedback that improved presentation quality and confidence.

Summer school lecturer, Liverpool John Moores University (2022-2023)

  • Designed and coordinated a multi-week summer school programme, attracting students from diverse academic backgrounds.
  • Created and delivered interactive sessions on nutrition science, incorporating case studies and group activities that enhanced student engagement and retention.
  • Received excellent feedback from participants and faculty, contributing to the programme’s continuation and expansion.

Publications

  • Greenway M, Neill L, Smith J 'Apple or Biscuit: Children's food choices' (2024) Journal of Child Nutrition 20:934-939.
  • Greenway M, Neill L, Smith J 'Mum, can I have something to eat: parents' role in children’s eating patterns' Journal of Child Nutrition (2023) 16:723-728.
  • Partrillo, V, Greenway M, 'How can schools help children with their food choices?' Primary Education (2022) 25:1029-1032.

Research skills

  • Taking and interpreting food diaries.
  • Qualitative interviewing.
  • Analysis using XJP and PSS 2.0 industry standard systems.
  • Mathematical modelling.
  • Application of scientific theory to qualitative data.

Conferences and presentations

  • Association for Nutrition NW Branch Conference (2024) - Paper presenter.
  • Big Bang STEM Event (2024) - Professional strand speaker.
  • Chester University Hospital Symposium (2023) - Presenter.
  • Multiple Association for Nutrition Student Conferences (2019-2022) - Presenter and workshop facilitator.

Awards

  • The Nutrition Society Student Award 2022 for MSci final-year dissertation.
  • The Nutrition Society Summer Studentship 2021.

Professional associations

  • Association of Nutrition registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), working towards Registered Nutritionist (RNutr).
  • The Nutrition Society Student Member and member of Student Council.

Other qualifications

  • Levels 3 Award in PTLLS - Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training.

Employment

Project assistant, The Food Project, Liverpool (2023-present)

  • Designed and delivered nutrition workshops for parents and young people, resulting in increased engagement and repeat bookings across schools, NHS clinics, and community centres.
  • Conducted research that supported successful funding bids, contributing to the expansion of outreach programmes.
  • Supervised placement students, mentoring them through project work and helping them develop practical skills in community nutrition and public health.

Nutrition adviser, Food Company Ltd, Merseyside (2022-2023)

  • Provided expert guidance on nutritional content for new product lines, helping the company meet regulatory standards and improve health-focused branding.
  • Led quality control initiatives for food labelling, ensuring compliance with UK and EU regulations and reducing errors in packaging.
  • Managed and trained lab staff, improving workflow efficiency and data accuracy in nutritional testing.

Co-founder, Dock Street Farmers Market (2019-2022)

  • Established a successful monthly market supporting local food producers, attracting over 1,000 visitors per event.
  • Coordinated logistics and vendor relations, ensuring smooth operations and high satisfaction among traders and attendees.
  • Secured funding through successful grant applications, enabling the market to expand and offer educational activities on food and nutrition.

Trustee, Dock Street Farmers Market (2019-present)

  • Shaped the strategic direction of the organisation, focusing on sustainability and community engagement.
  • Acted as the board’s nutritional adviser, integrating public health principles into market initiatives.
  • Led funding efforts to secure long-term financial support for educational and outreach programmes.

STEM ambassador (2018-2019)

  • Delivered inspiring talks at schools and colleges, encouraging young people, especially girls, to consider STEM careers.
  • Helped develop interactive activities that increased student interest in food science and public health.

Volunteer nutrition assistant, NHS Nottingham (2017-2019)

  • Supported a community dietitian in delivering nutrition education to parents of young children, contributing to improved dietary habits in participating families.
  • Led hands-on cookery sessions that combined practical skills with nutritional guidance, receiving positive feedback from both parents and NHS staff.

References will be made available following interview.

Please be aware that this is an example. Use this academic CV template to help generate ideas and structure your own CV, but avoid copying and pasting. Your own document needs to be original and tailored to the job you're applying for.

Let your name serve as the title to your CV. A short summary/byline is optional, leave it off if you're struggling for space. Below include your home town/city (there's no need for a full address), your email, phone number and a link to your personal LinkedIn profile if you have one.

Begin your academic CV with a concise introductory personal statement, written in inferred first person, giving a summary of your skills, experience and career ambitions.

List your achievements in reverse chronological order, starting with your qualifications. Give details of your degrees and your research, but don't take up too much space. Unlike other CVs, academic CVs are often several pages long, but still need to be concise and to the point. To save space list key subjects rather than all of your GCSEs. If you've studied at PhD level listing your A-levels and university qualifications should suffice. Try to keep the document to three pages if possible.

Don't leave out any teaching experience and be sure to list your published work. Conferences, awards and professional memberships should all be shown, where relevant.

While academic successes take precedence, you'll still need to include your employment history - even temporary or part-time work is worth listing. This experience shows another side of you and of your experience outside the world of academia.

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