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Natasha Purser

Chester Le street,Durham

Summary

An adaptive and proactive professional with two years' experience providing support and training to adults, including those with SEND. Now seeking to apply these skills to a career in education, with a passion for helping children learn and thrive as a Trainee Teaching Assistant.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Business Advisor/Trainer

Project North East
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2024 - Current

Planned and delivered workshop sessions across a broad range of topics with diverse group of learners, deliver tailored 1-1 sessions with clients and record progress on internal CRM. Upheld client welfare by identifying, monitoring, and reporting safeguarding concerns for vulnerable adults in line with official protocols.

Community Manager/Business Administrator

Crimdra Esports
Online
07.2024 - Current

As a volunteer, I fostered a safe, supportive, and inclusive online community for young people (aged 13+), with a dedicated focus on welcoming LGBTQIA2+ and disabled gamers. This involved mentoring members to develop their skills through personalised coaching and feedback, while also successfully mediating conflicts to promote a respectful and positive environment.

Small business owner

Shadowforge Design
Chester-le-Street, Durham
11.2018 - Current

Successfully ran a creative business managing custom graphic design projects from initial concept to final delivery. This role required building strong client relationships through clear communication, providing dedicated support, and creatively solving problems to ensure all needs were met.

Education

Master of Science - Psychology

Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2013 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Computer Game Design & Production

Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2010 - 07.2013

International Baccalaureate -

Bangkok Patana School
Bangkok, Thailand
08.2008 - 06.2010

Skills

  • Neurodiversity Support (ADHD/Autism)
  • Safeguarding
  • Individual Needs Assessment
  • Supporting Young Learners
  • Lesson Planning & Delivery
  • Creative Resource Creation
  • Progress Monitoring & Feedback
  • Student Centred Approach

Certification

Enhanced DBS Check (November 2023) - Child, Workforce, Enterprise, Admin, College

Duty of Care in Esports

  • Safeguarding
  • Child Rights
  • Online Safety
  • Cyber Bullying
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
  • Mental Health, Health and Wellbeing


200-hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma + Additional Advanced Modules

  • Teaching English for Academic Purposes
  • Teaching English Online
  • Teaching Neurodiverse Students
  • Teaching Young Learners
  • Teaching Business English
  • Exam Preparation Course


Level 3 Award in Teaching (AET/PTLLS)

Accomplishments

    Community Service Award (2010) - Awarded for the construction of disabled access playroom for a specialist orphanage in Bangkok

Affiliations

  • Competitive Esports
  • Tae Kwon Do
  • Tabletop & Video Games
  • Digital Painting
  • Video Editing
  • Game Development & Coding
  • Resin Crafts

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Advisor/Trainer

Project North East
09.2024 - Current

Community Manager/Business Administrator

Crimdra Esports
07.2024 - Current

Small business owner

Shadowforge Design
11.2018 - Current

Master of Science - Psychology

Northumbria University
09.2013 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Computer Game Design & Production

Northumbria University
09.2010 - 07.2013

International Baccalaureate -

Bangkok Patana School
08.2008 - 06.2010

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