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Alyx Mitchell

Glasgow

Summary

Dedicated and knowledgeable professional practitioner with expertise in relationship building and resilience in high-stress scenarios, demonstrating a strong ability to handle sensitive information with competence. Skilled in empathetic listening and needs assessment, ensuring person-centred care and planning. Committed to advancing career goals through excellent written and verbal communication, fostering environments that prioritise individual needs and diversity.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Autism Practitioner

Scottish Autism
Glasgow, Glasgow City
10.2023 - Current

During my time as an Autism Practitioner, I worked as part of a team to:

  • Develop, review, and implement personalised support plans for supported individuals
  • Build positive relationships with supported individuals
  • Work in partnership with supported individuals and their support networks
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure that supported individual’s life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support


On a day-to-day basis, I enabled supported individuals:

  • To take part in their chosen activities and access local community opportunities
  • To make decisions that matter to them
  • To promote independence, active citizenship, and community inclusion.

Education

Master of Science - Autism

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
09.2024 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Psychology

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
09.2018 - 06.2023

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Resilience in high-stress scenarios
  • Empathetic listening
  • Needs assessment
  • Person-centred care
  • Sensitive information handling
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Person-centred planning
  • Cultural competence

Certification

  • SSSC Registered
  • PVG Scotland certified for children & vulnerable adults

Affiliations

  • Musical theatre & opera singing
  • Reading
  • Yoga, running & fitness

Timeline

Master of Science - Autism

University of Strathclyde
09.2024 - 08.2025

Autism Practitioner

Scottish Autism
10.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Psychology

University of Strathclyde
09.2018 - 06.2023
Alyx Mitchell