MYSHA AMIN
London
Summary
Psychology undergraduate at King's College London with a strong foundation in clinical and developmental psychology. Experienced in creating supportive environments for children, especially those with emotional or neurodevelopmental needs. Skilled in behavioural observation and risk management, with a strong motivation to build further clinical experience
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Playworker
FunFest Kingston
Kingston
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported children aged 4–12, including 1:1 support for those with neurodevelopmental conditions and emotional or behavioural challenges.
- Planned and facilitated age-appropriate group activities to promote engagement, confidence, teamwork, and social skills.
- Maintained a safe and structured environment through active risk monitoring and adherence to safeguarding procedures.
- Recognised early emotional or behavioural triggers and used calm, supportive strategies to help children self-regulate and resolve conflict.
- Encouraged participation in play and social activities, helping to build positive peer interactions.
- Developed strong rapport with children by engaging in creative, play-based, and learning-focused activities tailored to their needs.
Primary assistant teacher
Primary School Placement
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted teachers in Nursery and Reception by supporting early learning activities, including reading practice, phonics, writing tasks, and structured play.
- Observed teaching strategies used to support children with neurodevelopmental needs.
- Helped organise and supervise small-group learning activities, encouraging participation and engagement.
- Gained first-hand understanding of how interactive environments promote social, emotional, and cognitive development in early childhood.
Education
BSc Psychology (Hons) - Psychology
King's College London
London 09.2024 -
A-Levels - Criminology, Psychology, English Language & Literature
Strode's College (Windsor Forest Colleges Group)
Egham, Surrey 09.2023 - 06.2024
GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, Mathematics
Rivers Academy
09.2017 - 07.2022
Skills
- Active Listening and Empathy
- Behavioural Observation and note-taking
- Safeguarding awareness and maintaining professional boundaries
- Understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders and emotional difficulties,
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments,
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Clear and structured report writing
- SPSS (data entry, descriptive statistics, basic analysis)
Timeline
BSc Psychology (Hons) - Psychology
King's College London
09.2024 -
A-Levels - Criminology, Psychology, English Language & Literature
Strode's College (Windsor Forest Colleges Group)
09.2023 - 06.2024
Primary assistant teacher
Primary School Placement
06.2023 - 06.2023
Playworker
FunFest Kingston
04.2023 - 07.2024
GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, Mathematics
Rivers Academy
09.2017 - 07.2022