Anika Tasnim
Bradford,West Yorkshire
Summary
Compassionate Volunteer Counsellor and SEN Teaching Assistant skilled in providing empathetic and supportive guidance to individuals in need, facilitating numerous successful interventions, enhancing clients' mental well-being and contributing to community health and focusing on creating safe and non-judgemental space, promoting positive change and resilience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Volunteer Children & Family Support Assistant
Mind
Bradford, West Yorkshire
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted children in achieving personal growth, implementing tailored educational programmes.
- Enhanced children's emotional wellness by providing comprehensive psychological support.
- Coordinated structured and intensive support through interventions.
Childline Volunteer Counsellor (NSPCC)
NSPCC
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2025 - Current
- Developed personalised coping strategies for improved mental health.
- Enhanced understanding of personal issues through psychoeducation methods for better awareness.
- Provided emotional support, leading to increased self-esteem among clients.
SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant
Protocol Education
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2025 - Current
- Improved student engagement by utilising interactive learning techniques.
- Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
- Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
Customer Advisor
Boots UK
Bradford, West Yorkshire
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular stock checks ensuring product availability for clients at all times.
- Provided exceptional customer service to ensure a positive shopping experience.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers to drive engagement.
Voluntary Support Worker
Roshni Ghar
Keighley, Bradford
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings, providing safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology BPS Accredited
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield 09.2022 - 07.2025
GCSEs -
Hanson Academy
Bradford 09.2015 - 08.2020
A-Levels -
Hanson Academy
Bradford 09.2020 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Health Psychology
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 09.2025 - 08.2026
Skills
- Family systems theory practice
- Boundary setting
- Empathic listening
- Cognitive behavioural therapy techniques
- Child protection awareness
- Non-Judgemental attitude
Languages
English
Native
Bengali
Advanced
Certification
Graduate BPS Membership
Safeguarding Training- Protocol Education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer Children & Family Support Assistant
Mind
09.2025 - Current
Childline Volunteer Counsellor (NSPCC)
NSPCC
09.2025 - Current
Master of Science - Health Psychology
Leeds Beckett University
09.2025 - 08.2026
SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant
Protocol Education
01.2025 - Current
Voluntary Support Worker
Roshni Ghar
01.2023 - 05.2023
Customer Advisor
Boots UK
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology BPS Accredited
University of Huddersfield
09.2022 - 07.2025
A-Levels -
Hanson Academy
09.2020 - 08.2022
GCSEs -
Hanson Academy
09.2015 - 08.2020
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