2024 & Ongoing – Expanding Knowledge and Specialisation
2024 – 2028
Newquay University Centre
Degree in Zoology with Ecology & Conservation
Modules :
Skills for Scientific Succes
Fundamentals of Ecology
Diversity of Life
Wildlife Surveys
Expedition Techniques
Animal Ecophysiology
Ecological Conservation in Practice
GIS in Conservation
One Plan Approach
Global Conservation Issues
Population & Community in Ecology
Conservation Project Management
Conservation Genetics
Application of Zoology
Monitoring Marine Systems
Individual Research Project & Honours Project
Follow up with MSc in Conservation Project Management
(2029 – 2030)
August 2025
Summer 2025
Field Studies Council – (FSC)
QGIS Training
Spatial mapping and habitat analysis
Discovering Garden Birds
Bird Biology & Ecology
Bird Identification and types of songs
July 2025
Viewpoint Diving Centre
SSI Open Water Diver practical marine immersion for conservation research
July – September 2025
Digital Peninsula Network (DPN)
Website Design Bootcamp
Advancing digital outreach for ecological awareness
1998 – 2025 & Ongoing – Looking Ahead with Teal Elliott
My career path weaves together agriculture, conservation, project management, research, and creative outreach. Today, I am bringing these experiences into my studies and future career in conservation. By combining scientific training, digital innovation, and community engagement, I am preparing to tackle environmental challenges from multiple perspectives: ecological, social, technological and inclusivity.
August 2025 – Ongoing
Teal Elliott Consulting Ltd
Company Director / Project Designer & Manager, and Ecologist in training
Running of an incorporated company, dealing with accountants and legalities. I offer conservation support services to organisation in the environment sector.
2019 – 2022
Creative Project Coordination
Since 2019, I have worked independently as a
Creative Project Coordinator and Researcher.
My self-employed journey has allowed me to participate in various type of workshops lead by Growth Hub, OUTSET Cornwall and Access to Finance, since 2020. The most impactful project that I have participated in is ‘Who Dares Work’ and has been the highlight of this journey. My focus has been on reconnecting with people and nature, review and understand involvement in community-led initiatives. I was a fused glass artist and attended markets. COVID was a time for me to kept busy at home with bee keeping, horticulture and much more.
2005 – 2011
Admin, Project Management and International Roles
These roles honed my leadership, project management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills; transferable strengths I bring into conservation projects today.
2010 -2011
Business Development Manager at the National Empowerment & Innovation Trust (UK & Mauritius)
creating and promoting programmes to stimulate innovation across sectors.
2009 – 2011
Managing Director and Immigration Consultant for International Opportunities & Immigration
supporting individuals in professional transitions and in-person representation in Croydon.
2007 – 2009
Recruitment Advisor at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation
where I set up overseas recruitment frameworks and compliance systems for the Home Office.
2005 – 2007
Worked in a series of short-term
office jobs at Badenock & Clark, Government Office East, Cambridge.
Other short-term
jobs in education sector as licenced ‘La Jolie Ronde’ French teacher…
2001 – 2005
Wetland Conservation and Sensitisation
I transitioned into conservation as
Project and Fieldwork Coordinator
with the 3A’s MPCS in Mauritius. Here, I developed and delivered the pilot of an 11-module coastal wetland environment and conservation sensitisation course for primary schools, helped manage wetland restoration, and presented at the 2005 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Conference. This role instilled my lifelong commitment to education and ecosystem stewardship.
1998 – 2003
Agricultural Foundations
My professional journey began as a
Farm Manager and Co-owner
of Blue Farm in Mauritius. This experience grounded me in sustainable land use, resource management, and the realities of agricultural livelihoods, especially for small farmers; skills that continue to shape my approach to conservation.
2011 – 2015 – Academic Growth
2011 – 2015
Anglia Ruskin University (A.R.U. Cambridge)
Biomedical Sciences
300 credits at Level 5
This strengthened my grounding in research methods, data analysis, laboratory and aseptic skills and scientific communication.
2010 (valid for 5 years)
Qualified PRINCE2 Practitioner
Project Manager Qualification
2008, 2009 & 2011
Open University
Digital Photography – 10 credits
Starting with Law – 10 credits
Understanding Management – 10 credits
2008 – 2009
Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI)
OISC Level 1
OISC Level 2
The OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner) competency assessment is a series of exams required to become a regulated immigration adviser in the UK.
over the years
Various short courses and wellbeing courses
Glass Foundation Class at The Glass Hub
Wellbeing Courses at Recovery College
Jewellery Course at Penwith College
Beekeeping Course at Truro College