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
2025.09 - 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
2025.09 - 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
2025.01 - 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
2022.10 - 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
2023.01 - 2023.05
- 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 2022.09 - 2025.07
GCSEs -
Hanson Academy
Bradford 2015.09 - 2020.08
A-Levels -
Hanson Academy
Bradford 2020.09 - 2022.08
Master of Science - Health Psychology
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 2025.09 - 2026.08
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
2025.09 - Current
Childline Volunteer Counsellor (NSPCC)
NSPCC
2025.09 - Current
Master of Science - Health Psychology
Leeds Beckett University
2025.09 - 2026.08
SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant
Protocol Education
2025.01 - Current
Voluntary Support Worker
Roshni Ghar
2023.01 - 2023.05
Customer Advisor
Boots UK
2022.10 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology BPS Accredited
University of Huddersfield
2022.09 - 2025.07
A-Levels -
Hanson Academy
2020.09 - 2022.08
GCSEs -
Hanson Academy
2015.09 - 2020.08