Lucy Arthur
Blackwood ,Caerphilly County Borough
Summary
A detail-oriented professional with expertise in child development, educational psychology, and behavioural intervention strategies. Proficient in mental health support planning, research contribution, and scientific literature reviewing, with a strong command of data collection protocols and statistical software handling. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking proficiency and time management mastery, ensuring efficient execution of tasks within complex educational frameworks. Committed to advancing knowledge in psychological research and fostering positive outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Education welfare officer
Newport City Council
Newport , Newport
2020.04 - Current
- Improving parent-school relationship by mediating disputes and misunderstandings.
- Conducting home visits, supporting family engagement in the education process.
- Conducting home visits, supporting family engagement in the education process.
- Ensuring student welfare by developing and implementing comprehensive support systems.
- Collaborating with social services for holistic student support.
- Fostering positive relationships with students, resulting in better academic outcomes.
- Coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for effective case management.
- Developing action plans, ensuring each student's well-being is prioritised.
- Providing mental health support to service users.
- Consulting with multidisciplinary team of professionals to optimise support plans for complex cases.
Supply teacher
Valley Education Services
Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil
2019.04 - 2020.04
- Demonstrated professionalism whilst interacting with students, staff and parents alike.
- Ensured consistent learning environment by adhering to school's curriculum and behavioural guidelines.
- Adapted teaching methods for students' individual learning needs.
- Delivered lesson content clearly, enhancing students' comprehension of subjects.
- Achieved effective classroom management with strong disciplinary skills.
- Prepared teaching materials ahead of time for smooth-running lessons.
- Managed a tidy classroom environment, promoting a focused learning atmosphere.
Access and Music Centre Manager
Bristol Music Trust
Bristol , Bristol
2015.09 - 2019.04
- Oversaw all administrative tasks for efficient centre management.
- Streamlined procedures with team collaboration resulting in improved efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between staff members encouraging open dialogue about ideas or concerns.
- Spearheaded training programmes to enhance employee awareness and responsibiilties around the safeguarding of children.
- Handled budgeting responsibilities to ensure financial sustainability of the centre.
- Fostered a positive working environment through effective leadership techniques.
- Assisted in recruitment process to secure highly-skilled workforce.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
University of South Wales
Pontypridd 2024.09 - 2026.09
PGCE - Music
UWIC
Cardiff 2004.09 - 2005.07
Bachelor of Music - Music
Royal Northern College of Music
Manchester 1999.09 - 2003.06
Skills
- Understanding child development
- Education legislation knowledge
- Educational psychology basics
- Behavioural intervention strategies
- Mental health support planning
- Research contribution
- Multitasking proficiency
- Scientific literature reviewing
- Time management mastery
- Data collection protocols
- Statistical software handling
Affiliations
- Running and fitness
Timeline
Master of Science - Psychology
University of South Wales
2024.09 - 2026.09
Education welfare officer
Newport City Council
2020.04 - Current
Supply teacher
Valley Education Services
2019.04 - 2020.04
Access and Music Centre Manager
Bristol Music Trust
2015.09 - 2019.04
PGCE - Music
UWIC
2004.09 - 2005.07
Bachelor of Music - Music
Royal Northern College of Music
1999.09 - 2003.06