Alexandra Moore
Pathhead,Midlothian
Summary
MSc student with an undergraduate degree in Psychology. Committed to improving the lives of children and young people with experience of providing support to them and their families. Approachable and friendly with a conscientious attitude.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Youth worker
Children 1st
Dalkeith, Midlothian
2023.01 - Current
- Currently collaborating with Women's Aid Midlothian to deliver a weekly drop-in for women and their children facing domestic abuse and substance use.
- Take part in planned weekend activities and excursions to assist and promote positive family time.
- Engage with young persons on a 1 to 1 basis to build confidence and reduce social isolation.
- Encourage participation and engagement in activities.
- Safeguarded young people in line with Children 1st guidelines.
- Role model positive behaviour and relationships with children and young people.
- Assist families on visits to rehabilitation centres.
- Promoted wellbeing and self-reliance, acting as a positive influence for families.
- Written session reports that reflect important details for families and young people's records.
Customer team member
The Cooperative Food
Bonnyrigg, Midlothian
2023.06 - Current
- Respond to customer queries and complaints.
- Advise customers on shop offers, promotions and discounts.
- Supported smooth workflow by helping staff across multiple store areas.
- Verified shoppers' ID when selling age-restricted products.
- Processed purchases and returns at checkout, maintaining balanced till.
- Work independently in the store bakery
- Build and maintain good customer relationships.
ELTI High School Tutor
East Lothian Tutoring Initiative
Musselburgh, East/Mid Lothian
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Prepared and delivered in-person and online tutoring sessions to high school students across East and Midlothian.
- Reported on students' progress and wellbeing through regular session evaluations.
- Set academic targets for students, communicating constructive feedback to address obstacles to learning.
- Engaged students with lesson materials by building positive relationships.
- Identified student strengths and weaknesses, providing constructive feedback to improve results.
- Reported on any immediate wellbeing concerns by contacting the project coordinator.
- Transformed complex concepts into understandable, useful information for improved subject comprehension.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh 2019.09 - 2023.08
Master of Science - Global Health (Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh 2023.09 -
UKCC Level 1 - Coaching
Netball Scotland
Scotland 2018.02 - 2018.03
Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport - Netball
Sports Scotland
Scotland 2022.11 - 2022.11
Skills
- Dedicated work ethic
- Team player
- Excellent communicator
- Conflict resolution skills
- Emotional support abilities
- Student-centred learning
- Self-motivated
- Web-based teaching materials
- Neurodivergent teaching experience
- Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Approachable and Friendly
- Proactive
- Parent and caregiver relations
- Behaviour redirection
- Activity planning
Timeline
Master of Science - Global Health (Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Queen Margaret University
2023.09 -
Customer team member
The Cooperative Food
2023.06 - Current
Youth worker
Children 1st
2023.01 - Current
Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport - Netball
Sports Scotland
2022.11 - 2022.11
ELTI High School Tutor
East Lothian Tutoring Initiative
2022.09 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Queen Margaret University
2019.09 - 2023.08
UKCC Level 1 - Coaching
Netball Scotland
2018.02 - 2018.03