Yinka Aresa
About Yinka Aresa
Yinka Aresa is a Trainee Contract Offer Holder with extensive experience in education and advocacy for equity in learning. He has held various roles, including Alumni Coordinator at Harris Westminster Sixth Form and co-founder of TIRAH, an organization focused on addressing curriculum and cultural issues in education.
Work at Linklaters
Yinka Aresa currently holds a Trainee Contract Offer at Linklaters, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he completed a one-month internship at Linklaters in 2018. His experience at Linklaters contributes to his professional development in the legal field.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Linklaters, Yinka Aresa serves as a Trainee Contract Offer Holder at Slaughter and May since 2022. He has been the Alumni Coordinator at Harris Westminster Sixth Form since 2019 and is also a member of the REcreative Editorial Board at South London Gallery since 2017. These positions reflect his commitment to education and community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Yinka Aresa studied at the University of Warwick, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in English and History from 2020 to 2023. He also completed his studies at Harris Westminster, achieving qualifications in History, English Literature, Maths, and Drama from 2017 to 2019. His educational background supports his advocacy for decolonizing the curriculum and addressing cultural aspects in education.
Background in Teaching and Support Roles
Yinka Aresa has experience working with students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) for over two years. He worked as a Teaching Assistant at Harris Academy Greenwich from 2020 to 2021 and has been involved in various educational initiatives, including co-founding TIRAH, which focuses on equity in education.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Yinka Aresa held several positions, including a Research Fellowship at the British Council in Venice in 2019 and serving as a Youth Panel member at Q5 from 2018 to 2019. He also worked as a Host at KAYLA'S BAR & KITCHEN LTD from 2019 to 2022, which provided him with diverse experiences in different sectors.