Ember Wilson
BRISTOL
Summary
I am a positive and enthusiastic young person, who enjoys working with other people. I am a highly motivated individual with strong leadership skills demonstrated as a school sports captain and volunteer football coach. I have a proven ability to work effectively in teams; evidenced by the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award and art facilitator assistant work experience. I am empathetic and an excellent listener and have enhanced these skills through experience in peer mentoring. I am a creative problem-solver with an ability for using my initiative, showcased through art facilitator assistant work, volunteer coaching and DofE activities.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Art workshop assistant facilitator
The Lamplighters
Bristol
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted workshop facilitator in delivering engaging sessions.
- Welcomed participants at the start of each session, creating a friendly environment.
- 1-1 creative support with students.
- Ensured safety by following strict workshop rules and guidelines.
- Helped in setting up equipment prior to workshops.
- Supported thorough post-workshop cleanup duties, maintaining an organised workspace.
Peer mentor
Bristol Brunel Academy
Bristol
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Delivered one-on-one sessions to guide mentees through various challenges.
- Listened actively to mentees' concerns, goals and challenges, providing empathetic understanding and emotional support.
- Improved self-confidence within mentees with constant motivation and encouragement.
- Maintained strict confidentiality policies during discussions with students to protect their privacy. whilst discussing sensitive issues with students.
- Coordinated with school counsellors for additional assistance when necessary.
Volunteer football coach
Longwell Green Junior FC
Bristol
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Supported coach to coordinate training sessions to develop footballing skills and team play.
- Helped with setting up training sessions and individual drills.
- Planned and delivered bespoke training session for the team.
- Supported individual players with 1-1 skills training, developing positive rapports.
- Provided encouragement and motivation to support individual and team development.
Education
GCSEs -
Bristol Brunel Academy
Bristol 09.2024 - 06.2026
Skills
- Leadership skills (school sports captain, volunteer football coach)
- Strong team work skills (DofE bronze award, work experience)
- Active listening (peer mentoring, work experience)
- Empathy (peer mentoring, work experience)
- Creative (work experience, DofE)
- Good problem-solving (DofE)
- Ability to use initiative (DofE, volunteer football coach, peer mentoring)
- Well motivated
Affiliations
- I enjoy playing sports and keeping fit. I currently play in 2 football teams and regularly use the gym.
- I enjoy playing and listening to music and drawing and being creative.
Accomplishments
My football team won division A Under 16s Bristol girls League championship in 2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Art workshop assistant facilitator
The Lamplighters
04.2025 - 06.2025
Peer mentor
Bristol Brunel Academy
11.2024 - 04.2025
GCSEs -
Bristol Brunel Academy
09.2024 - 06.2026
Volunteer football coach
Longwell Green Junior FC
10.2023 - 02.2024