Patricia Ferreira
Manchester,Greater Manchester
Summary
Motivated and compassionate Psychology graduate with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) through the planning and delivery of a six-week wellbeing programme. Skilled in adapting interventions to meet individual needs, building positive relationships, and communicating effectively with diverse groups. Developed strong organisational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills through both psychology placement and customer-facing employment in fast-paced environments. Passionate about promoting mental health and wellbeing and eager to apply psychological knowledge and evidence-based practice within a professional psychology setting while continuing to develop clinically and professionally.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Expeditor
Permanently Unique Group
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2023.11 - 2026.07
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Supported the team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Volunteer youth worker
Assist
Manchester , Greater Manchester
2024.11 - 2025.05
- Provided companionship to reduce feelings of loneliness or isolation amongst patients.
- Kept attendance records accurately, maintaining proper documentation.
- Handled payment transactions securely, ensuring financial integrity.
- Maintained cleanliness standards by overseeing routine cleaning tasks.
Psychology Placement
Abraham Moss Community School
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2024.02 - 2024.03
- Co-ordinated and delivered wellbeing classes to children with SEN over a course of 6 weeks
- Observed and monitored student participation and responses, using observations to inform future session planning.
- Collaborated with teachers and placement supervisors to tailor activities to students' developmental and emotional needs.
- Reflected on feedback from supervisors and students to continuously improve session delivery and learning materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09/2023 - 05/2026
Skills
- Building rapport and effective communication
- Psychological observation and reflective practice
- Working with children and individuals with SEN
- Behavioural support and engagement
- Adaptability and person-centred support
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Time management and organisation
- Professional and ethical practice
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS)
Languages
Portuguese
Native
English
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer youth worker
Assist
2024.11 - 2025.05
Psychology Placement
Abraham Moss Community School
2024.02 - 2024.03
Expeditor
Permanently Unique Group
2023.11 - 2026.07
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Manchester Metropolitan University
09/2023 - 05/2026