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Hafsa Sameja

London

Summary

Ambitious and hardworking individual with a Master’s in Psychological Therapies and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, bringing a unique understanding of interpersonal dynamics and effective communication to administrative roles. I have spent time learning and developing my interpersonal skills, and I am looking to utilise my acquired skills to pursue a career which will continue to further develop my knowledge, whilst my existing skillset will add value to the role from the outset. Skilled in utilising office software (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace) to enhance productivity and manage documentation with accuracy and efficiency. Known for a proactive approach, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a professional demeanour, with a strong commitment to supporting organisational goals and maintaining a smooth office environment. Ready to leverage educational background and hands-on experience to add value to a dynamic team.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Personal Assistant to Social Media Creator

Jalal SamFit
London
08.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated daily schedules for Director with attention to detail.
  • Respond to or filter through emails, prioritising important communication and organising collaboration requests.
  • Organised meetings, improved communication within the team.
  • Monitor post engagement, follower growth, and reach, and report these metrics to inform future content strategy.
  • Maintained confidentiality of documents, ensured secure handling of sensitive information.
  • Took minutes during meetings with accuracy and precision, facilitated follow-up actions efficiently.
  • Liaise with brands and negotiate deals that align with the personality’s image and audience.
  • Resolved administrative issues promptly, minimised downtime in workflow.

Assistant SEND Administrator

Bolingbroke Academy
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Filing all paperwork for SEND students, ensuring copies are in student files, having been read and actioned by the SENCo.
  • Creating and managing student SEN support plans.
  • Assisting the SENCo to create annual reviews, EHCP needs, and access arrangement packs.
  • Managing the update of student SEN support plans.
  • Ensuring all necessary paperwork for SEND requirements is copied, replenished, and accessible to relevant staff.
  • Ensuring all communications with external stakeholders are completed in a timely fashion.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality at all times as required by protocol.


SEN Teaching Assistant

Bolingbroke Academy
03.2022 - 10.2023
  • Energetic and empathetic teaching assistant entering the field of education.
  • Can support class teachers and individual students with special educational needs, following learning plans, as well as extensive risk assessments.
  • Has an excellent grasp of the national curriculum, and specifically how this relates to SEN students.
  • Further developed an essential insight into students' conditions such as autism, dyslexia, anxiety, speech and language disorder, and other learning disabilities.
  • Organise group interventions for students having difficulty regulating their emotions, or experiencing a challenging time at school.
  • In addition to providing one-to-one interventions for students needing extra emotional and academic support.
  • Has been trained in crucial techniques to safely manage challenging behaviour, and undertaken extensive health and safety training.

Nanny

Bryant Family
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Nanny for the Bryant family for over a year
  • Had more responsibilities when working here as I was able to take more initiative when required, allowing for adaptive decision making in day-to-day activities.
  • Taking children to and from school or extracurricular activities.
  • Taking the children to parks, playgrounds, or arranging outdoor activities for physical exercise.
  • Preparing healthy meals and snacks for the children, sometimes catering to specific dietary needs.
  • Coordinating and taking children to doctor’s appointments, dental check-ups etc.
  • Providing parents with regular updates on the children’s day, meals, moods, and activities.

Nanny

Brey Family
02.2018 - 07.2020
  • Nanny for the Brey family for 2+ years.
  • Have built a strong and close relationship with the family having worked here for a long time.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure consistent within myself and the family.
  • Engaging the children in age-appropriate, fun, and educational activities.
  • Assisting children with homework, reading practice, or other school projects.
  • Established effective after-school routine by preparing meals in advance, maximising time for play and homework.
  • Taking children to and from school or extracurricular activities.
  • Providing parents with regular updates on the children’s day, meals, moods, and activities.

Receptionist

Tooting Leisure Centre
06.2016 - 04.2017
  • Welcomed guests and provided them with a positive first impression of the leisure centre
  • Answering the telephone; taking and relaying messages; providing information to callers
  • Contributed to the team by accomplishing tasks as needed and required
  • Dealt with all enquiries and resolving any problems over the phone or in person in a prompt manner
  • Maintained the high presentation standard of the reception area
  • Maintained health and safety procedures including fire drills and evacuations.

Work Experience - Nursery Assistant

KidsUnlimited Nursery
06.2013 - 07.2013
  • Supervised children across two different age groups of 2-3 and 4-5
  • Supported nursery staff in developing teaching plans and preparing classroom activities
  • Managing small reading groups of children with different reading ages and understanding
  • Laying out classrooms and activities and clearing them up at the end of the working day
  • Aware of the developmental needs of children, nurturing their growth and emotional wellbeing
  • Ensuring all children's emotional needs, safety and security are met in line with safeguarding.

Education

MSc - Psychological Therapies: Mental Health

Queen Mary, University of London
09.2020 - 09.2021

BSc - Psychology

University of Roehampton London
09.2016 - 05.2020

Skills

  • Ability to anticipate issues, find solutions quickly, and handle unexpected challenges with minimal supervision
  • Computer Software Skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, SPSS)
  • Being able to adjust to new tasks, software, and changes in workflow with ease
  • Strong verbal and written communication to interact with colleagues, clients, and management professionally
  • Prioritising tasks and managing time effectively to meet deadlines and handle multiple responsibilities
  • Maintaining privacy and handling sensitive information responsibly
  • Ensuring accuracy in documents, data entry, and schedules to prevent errors and maintain quality
  • Providing helpful, friendly, and responsive service to both internal and external staff

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Personal Assistant to Social Media Creator

Jalal SamFit
08.2024 - Current

Assistant SEND Administrator

Bolingbroke Academy
10.2023 - 08.2024

SEN Teaching Assistant

Bolingbroke Academy
03.2022 - 10.2023

MSc - Psychological Therapies: Mental Health

Queen Mary, University of London
09.2020 - 09.2021

Nanny

Bryant Family
09.2020 - 03.2022

Nanny

Brey Family
02.2018 - 07.2020

BSc - Psychology

University of Roehampton London
09.2016 - 05.2020

Receptionist

Tooting Leisure Centre
06.2016 - 04.2017

Work Experience - Nursery Assistant

KidsUnlimited Nursery
06.2013 - 07.2013
Hafsa Sameja