ALEXANDRA MANDELBAUM
London,United Kingdom
Summary
MSc graduate in Applied Paediatric Neuropsychology (UCL, Merit) with experience supporting neurodiverse children and young people in educational settings. Skilled in behavioural observation, psychological research methods, and accurate clinical documentation. Experience in working with autistic pupils and collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals to support individualised development and wellbeing. Strong interest in evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention within clinical services. Seeking to contribute to patient-centred neurodevelopmental care as an Assistant Psychologist.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Specialist Teaching Assistant
Ambitious about Autism
London, United Kingdom
09.2025 - Current
- Provide 1:1 support to autistic pupils, adapting strategies to support communication, learning, and emotional regulation
- Conduct behavioural observations and record progress to inform individual support strategies
- Support implementation of evidence-based behavioural and education approaches
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team
Assistant Counsellor
Eliot-Pearson Children’s School
Boston, Massachusetts
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported children with astructured summer programme, promoting social interactions.
- Managed group activities and transitions, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.
- Observed student behaviours to identify individual needs and provide appropriate support.
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
Eliot-Pearson Children’s School
Boston, Massachusetts
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in the after-school program supporting children’s social and emotional development.
- Facilitated small group play activities to encourage cooperation and peer engagement.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children during group play sessions.
- Fostered positive, consistent relationships with children and staff.
Research Assistant Intern
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Conducted laboratory-based research following structured experimental protocols in fluorescence microscopy and cellular cloning.
- Maintained accurate documentation of procedures and findings, adhered to laboratory safety and ethical standards, and collaborated within a multidisciplinary research team.
- Assisted in preparing experimental materials and supporting data collections processes within a fast-paced research environment.
Education
Master of Science - Paediatric Neuropsychology
University College London
London, United Kingdom 09.2024 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts 09.2022 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant Training -
Catholic Charities
Boston, MassachusettsSkills
- Understanding of neuropsychological and psychological assessment principles and neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism
- Conducting structured behavioural observations
- Communicating sensitively with vulnerable populations and families
- Accurate record keeping and documentation
- Critical appraisal of clinical research literature
- Understanding of research ethics and informed consent procedures
- Data organisation and statistical analysis using SPSS
Dissertation
Working Memory and White Matter Microstructure in Children Born Prematurely, Conducted a systematic review to identify gaps in research examining working memory and white matter development., Extracted fractional anisotropy (FA) values from secondary diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) datasets to investigate white matter integrity., Performed statistical analyses using SPSS, including correlation and regression analyses examining associations between FA metrics and working memory outcomes., Produced an original empirical research paper integrating neuroimaging findings within existing theoretical frameworks.
Activities
2025-2026 Team Culture Coordinator for Curve Ultimate Frisbee Club | London, United Kingdom 2025-2026 Team Culture Coordinator for Curve Ultimate Frisbee Club | London, United Kingdom
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Specialist Teaching Assistant
Ambitious about Autism
09.2025 - Current
Master of Science - Paediatric Neuropsychology
University College London
09.2024 - 09.2025
Assistant Counsellor
Eliot-Pearson Children’s School
06.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
Eliot-Pearson Children’s School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
Tufts University
09.2022 - 05.2024
Research Assistant Intern
University of Pennsylvania
06.2021 - 07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant Training -
Catholic Charities