Leah John
Exeter,Devon
Summary
Psychology undergraduate student at University of Exeter (third year) aiming to work with individuals, particularly young people, impacted by mental illness and neurodivergency. Hoping to start from August 2024 onwards. Offering empathy, independent working abilities, and person-centred clinical experience with struggling individuals, hoping to make meaningful changes in the lives of those who need it. International student from Singapore.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Support Worker
SeeAbility Exeter
07.2023 - Current
- Supported individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities in completing daily living tasks, to help them retain dignity and their quality of life as well as providing advocacy and emotional support.
Peer Mentor
University of Exeter
09.2023 - Current
- Provided academic and pastoral support to first and second year students in the University, to help them integrate and feel a sense of belonging.
Student Psychology Department Officer
University of Exeter
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Initiated, planned, publicised and executed events, ran meetings to collate feedback from all year groups, bridged the gap between staff and students to improve the university experience for Psychology Students.
Relief Learning Facilitator
Rainbow Centre Singapore
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked closely with children aged 11-13 with developmental delays and physical disabilities, involved in teaching them, feeding them, playing with them and aiding them in self-regulation.
Tuition Teacher
ISUN Education Singapore
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Taught Science to children aged 9-12, involved classroom management, creating lesson plans and adjusting lessons and assignments to accommodate all students
Intern
BRAIN fMRI Internship with Dr Sue Mizen
Exeter, Devon
10.2021 - 06.2022
- With BRAIN fMRI study (with Dr Sue Mizen, UK): involved in running diagnostic tests and other tasks on individuals with Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Functional Motor Disorder, Autism/ASD, ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence, communicating with them and keeping them comfortable and calm, both high and low risk participants.
Sales Assistant
MANGO Wisma Atria
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Involved in cashiering and sales floor duties, organising stock, interacting with customers and opening, managing and closing a till.
Tutor
Nanyang Leaning Agency (Singapore)
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Involved in creating lesson plans and teaching children how to tackle questions, answering queries and keeping parents' updated on the child's progress, and instilling joy of learning in students.
Education
Bsc - Psychology
University of Exeter
Exeter, Devon 09/2021 - 06/2024
A-Levels -
St Andrew’s Junior College
Singapore 02/2019 - 11/2020
‘O' Level Certificate -
CHIJ Secondary
01/2015 - 10/2018
Skills
- Fluent in English, competent in Mandarin Chinese
- Able to efficiently work in a team and get along with people of all ages and from all walks of life
- Patient and understanding, enjoys talking to and working with people
- Considerable experience in leadership positions
- Can adapt easily to to new circumstances and quickly come up with appropriate solutions to problems that arise
- Experienced working under pressure, able to remain level-headed and handle people and situations well
- Can eloquently communicate ideas and solutions with all kinds of people
- Responsible and accountable for all work assigned, ensuring that all work is done, and done well
Additional Information
- Notable Extra-curricular Activities: , Psychology Department Officer- University of Exeter (2022/2023) Psychology First-Year Academic Representative- University of Exeter (2021/2022), 42nd Student Council- St Andrews's Junior College (2019/20) House Captain- CHIJ Secondary (2017/18)
- Scholastic Achievements: Service Award (2020, Student Council, St Andrew's Junior College), Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES) (2020), Meritorious Award (2020, Student Council, St Andrew‘s Junior College), SAJC Exemplary Character Award (2019), Leadership Commendation Award (2018, House Captain, CHIJ Secondary) Mother St Mathilde Award for Outstanding Leadership (2018, House Captain, CHIJ Secondary), Mother St Gaetan Award for Outstanding Performance (2018, IJ Theatre, CHIJ Secondary), Edusave Character Award (2018), Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES) (2018)
Timeline
Peer Mentor
University of Exeter
09.2023 - Current
Support Worker
SeeAbility Exeter
07.2023 - Current
Student Psychology Department Officer
University of Exeter
09.2022 - 06.2023
Relief Learning Facilitator
Rainbow Centre Singapore
07.2022 - 08.2022
Tuition Teacher
ISUN Education Singapore
07.2022 - 08.2022
Intern
BRAIN fMRI Internship with Dr Sue Mizen
10.2021 - 06.2022
Sales Assistant
MANGO Wisma Atria
04.2021 - 08.2021
Tutor
Nanyang Leaning Agency (Singapore)
02.2021 - 09.2021
Bsc - Psychology
University of Exeter
09/2021 - 06/2024
A-Levels -
St Andrew’s Junior College
02/2019 - 11/2020
‘O' Level Certificate -
CHIJ Secondary
01/2015 - 10/2018
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