Maria Michalak

LONDON

Summary

I am a hard-working, excited A-level student currently taking Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. I strive for a learning process both within the academic arena and in my personal life and want to put my energy and time into pursuing a part-time job which will give me an opportunity for practical professional experience. I work well in a team environment, helping each other to accomplish our objectives and I take pride in personally being reliable and proactive. I am keen to learn in new areas and would be happy to learn new skills with a positive mind attitude and a will to learn to completion.

Education

GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Spanish, Polish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography

South Bank University Academy

London

09.2022 - 06.2024

A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Psychology

Oasis Academy South Bank

London

09.2024 -

Skills

Teamwork: I have consistently displayed teamwork skills by actively participating in school group projects where I worked well as a team member with peers on the planning, solving of problems, and arriving at common goals As well as when volunteering for St John Cadets

Multilingual: I was raised to be bilingual in both Polish and English and use the skill of switching effortlessly between them daily to successfully communicate in any diverse environment

Willingness to learn: I am a dedicated learner, having already developed an interest in learning the new subject of Psychology at A-level, and also learning to play the guitar and bass

Problem-solving: I've developed good problem-solving abilities by trying to address problems at school, and by using improvisation whilst volunteering with St John Ambulance

First Aid Trained: I have received full first aid training as a Community First Aider with St John Ambulance since January 2025

Languages

Polish

Native

Hobbies

Reading: I have a passion for reading, participated in several book clubs, and even started my own in secondary school.

Guitar: I have a great interest in music, play guitar, and was in a school band where I played bass.

Volunteering: I have volunteered for St John Ambulance helping out at fundraising activities and events as a first aider. This experience has enabled me, among other things, the development of important skills, especially related to team and emergency work, and also facilitated the chance to meet and work with a wide variety of people of different backgrounds, something I especially enjoy.