Mahima Yasmin
East Sussex
Summary
Empathetic and motivated professional with experience supporting children and young people in educational and community settings. Skilled in providing pastoral support, mentoring, and delivering targeted interventions to improve emotional wellbeing, resilience, and engagement. Experienced in working with students with SEND and SEMH needs, gathering and analysing feedback to inform program development, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to promoting mental health awareness, creating safe and inclusive environments, and empowering young people to thrive.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Learning Mentor
East Sussex County Council
Eastbourne, East Sussex
2025.11 - Current
- Supported students with SEND and SEMH needs through 1:1 and small group interventions
- Improved engagement through mentoring
- Collaborated with teachers, SENCOs, safeguarding leads, and external agencies (e.g., CAMHS)
- Supported exam-year students with stress and anxiety management
- Built trusted relationships, enabling early disclosure and intervention
Welfare officer - Voluntary
University of Sussex
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
2024.09 - 2025.07
- Provided peer support and guidance to members experiencing personal, social, or emotional challenges
- Coordinated fundraising and charity activities
- Acted as a first point of contact for welfare concerns, listening empathetically and offering advice
- Recognised with an MAA Grand Gala award for outstanding contribution to student welfare, society enthusiasm and community initiatives
- Responded to sensitive issues discreetly and professionally, maintaining confidentiality
- Promoted a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment
Communications and Evaluations Intern
Little Green Pig
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
2024.06 - 2024.09
- Designed child and stakeholder-friendly evaluation forms to assess program effectiveness
- Gathered direct feedback from children and parents, identifying areas for program improvement
- Analysed data and produced reports informing program development and enhancing children's experiences
- Communicated findings to stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making
- Contributed to wellbeing-focused programs, developing professional skills in communication, data interpretation, and stakeholder engagement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Sussex
Brighton 2022.09 - 2025.07
Skills
- Pastoral support and student welfare
- Supporting SEND and SEMH needs
- Building rapport and trust with children, young people, and adults
- Data collection, evaluation, and reporting
- Communication with stakeholders, parents, and colleagues
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving and de-escalation skills
- Organisation, record-keeping, and attention to detail
Accomplishments
Most Enthusiastic Society Award 2025 - Maternal Aid Association
Languages
Bengali
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Learning Mentor
East Sussex County Council
2025.11 - Current
Welfare officer - Voluntary
University of Sussex
2024.09 - 2025.07
Communications and Evaluations Intern
Little Green Pig
2024.06 - 2024.09
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Sussex
2022.09 - 2025.07