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Alesha Waters

Hull

Summary

Recent Psychology graduate experienced in special education needs (SEN) assistance looking to pursue a new way in which to use degree knowledge and relevant skills.


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided one-to-one support of a student with significant SEN challenges, including severe autism, everyday for the past 7 months.
  • Assisted many other students with a range of learning differences, including ADHD and dyslexia, through performing reading, writing and spelling interventions to aid academic development.
  • Provided emotional support during challenging situations, including managing violent situations safely and appropriately.
  • Experience in developing non-verbal communication skills in non-verbal children.
  • Collaborated with teachers and SENCO to implement personalised education programmes, increasing student progress.
  • Experience in effectively complying with safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.

Barista/Server

The Cornish Bakery
York, North Yorkshire
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with team members during extremely busy periods in this popular central city cafe, improving workflow efficiency.
  • Quickly progressed to become a key holder, and the lead on closing shifts, delegating and managing responsibilities.
  • Trained new staff members on business operations, encouraging teamwork and consistency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of York
09.2021 - 06.2024

A-Levels -

Wyke Sixth Form College
Hull
09.2019 - 06.2021

Skills

  • SEN teaching strategies
  • Child behaviour management
  • Challenging behavioural and emotional needs
  • Student safeguarding
  • Critical thinking
  • Creativity
  • Patience
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

  • Achieved the York Award during undergrad which recognises personal and professional development within and outside of my studies.

Affiliations

  • Art & Crafts (scrap-booking & illustration)
  • Sewing
  • Reading

Timeline

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel
10.2024 - Current

Barista/Server

The Cornish Bakery
10.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of York
09.2021 - 06.2024

A-Levels -

Wyke Sixth Form College
09.2019 - 06.2021

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