My Experience
I have a vast amount of experience in teaching and tutoring. This has included:
- working in nurseries and reception classes, teaching phonics and EYFS mathematics
- working as a teaching assistant in two different primary schools up to the age of 13, which involved supporting students with additional needs (including mathematics and English Language)
- as a playworker, I worked with children aged 5 to 12 for many years, which involved more practical teaching (e.g. swimming, making friends, etc.)
- as an assistant psychologist, I worked with young people with mental health problems and was heavily involved in teaching psychoeducation and social skills to both patients and their parents
- mentoring disadvantaged children, including supporting them with their homework through a charity
- working with adults and children with intellectual disabilities
- running various training sessions to NHS and teaching staff about eating disorders and how to support very unwell clients
- leading a variety of different groups focused on increasing wellbeing and enhancing mental health with clients and carers
- running teaching sessions as part of my Masters degree
- exam invigilation (GCSE, A level)
My Qualifications
The School of St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon. A levels: Biology (A), Psychology (A), Chemistry (B). AS level: Maths (B). I was a prefect for my final two years at school.
Cardiff University: BSc Psychology with a Professional Placement (First Class Honours).
Swansea University: MSc Abnormal and Clinical Psychology (Distinction). I was awarded the Rodger Wood Prize for Outstanding Academic Excellence.
Imperial College London: I am currently undertaking my PhD in Clinical Medicine, focusing on eating disorders.
