A-Levels -
Lancaster University School of Mathematics LUSOM
Preston, Lancashire 2024.09 -
Joe Walmsley
Fulwood,Lancashire
Summary
I am well‑suited to this role as I am currently pursuing my studies and have a strong interest in working with young people from diverse international backgrounds. I have experience supervising and supporting students through my youth leadership role on a residential school trip, where I helped organise activities, monitor behaviour, and ensure student wellbeing. I am confident leading group activities, including sports, games, and creative tasks, and I have a good understanding of how to engage students of different ages and abilities. I am also very willing to undertake pastoral duties alongside any activity or supervisory responsibilities. I enjoy creating positive, inclusive environments and feel confident supporting students as they settle into new routines and experiences.
Education
GCSEs -
Our Lady's Catholic High School
Preston, Lancashire 2019.09 - 2024.07
Skills
- I have the ability to communicate clearly with international students whose English levels vary I feel confident to give instructions, explain rules, and offer guidance in a calm, supportive way
- I am caring and also have the ability to be firm when needed I feel confident that I can support students who may feel homesick, anxious, or overwhelmed in a residential environment
- I understand the importance of safeguarding, and can be professionally curious and alert to any changes in mood or behaviour of the students
- I am competent at managing multiple responsibilities, and am able to keep accurate records of room checks or registers
- I know that I can maintain a positive attitude even during long or late shifts whilst representing International House and being a positive role model for younger students
- I have proven that I have the ability to step in early if students break rules, argue, or disrupt others, and can professionally and calmly handle issues such as noise complaints or if there is a need to support students through interpersonal challenges
- I understand that some students are away from home for the first time and might need emotional support to cope with homesickness I am respectful of cultural differences and will ensure that every student feels included and feels welome in the multi national environment
References
- George, Lythcoe, Lusom Maths Teacher, glythcoe@lusom.ac.uk
- Zoe, Knowles, Lusom Physics Teacher, zknowles@lusom.ac.uk
Awards and accomplishments
Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award, Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, Top predicted A grades across all STEM A-Levels, Mathematics competition Senior Maths Challenge Gold (awarded twice), Intermediate Maths Challenge Gold, Bebras Challenge Gold, British Physics Olympiad Gold, Independent Project on Elliptic Curve Cryptography and The Discrete Logarithm Problem, Presented a talk at Lancaster University on Convex hulls and giftwrapping algorithms., School representation as Deputy Head Boy including assemblies, open evenings, parents evenings and peer mentoring, University of Central Lancashire Arts and Design Club for two years, Youth Leader – Year 8 School Trip to Normandy, Our Lady's Catholic High School April 2023 Supervised Year 8 students during activities, break times, and residential periods. Organised group games and interactive activities to support teamwork and enjoyment. Patrolled corridors at night to ensure students were behaving appropriately and feeling safe. Supported students with homesickness, behaviour, and general wellbeing. Developed strong communication and pastoral skills. Demonstrated maturity, responsibility, and leadership.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
A-Levels -
Lancaster University School of Mathematics LUSOM
2024.09 -
GCSEs -
Our Lady's Catholic High School
2019.09 - 2024.07