Rachel Bonnet
London,London
Summary
Compassionate student seeks trainee counsellor placement to build practical experience assisting children and adolescents in need. Calm and productive under pressure with excellent interpersonal skills for flexible support tailored to individual and circumstantial needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Counsellor
Childline
London, City of London
10.2023 - Current
- Building rapport with young peopled using culturally sensitive counselling approach.
- Work closely with supervisors on shift and attend regular supervision meetings for continuous learning and professional development.
- Attend training to improve skills and awareness
School Administrator and PA to the SMT
Westminster Cathedral Choir School
London
09.2018 - Current
- Recently changed roles within the school from Head's PA in order to work part time and attend my course at Birkbeck.
- Carry out many and varied tasks to help run the school professionally and efficiently
Career break to care for children
Housewife
London
08.2014 - 07.2018
Nursery school teacher
The Kindergartens
London
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Created engaging lesson plans for enhanced learning experiences.
- Cultivated an inclusive atmosphere, promoting respect and acceptance among students.
- Conducted parent-teacher meetings, fostering improved communication about student progress.
Career break to care for children
Housewife
London
10.2000 - 08.2013
Class teacher
Donhead School
Wimbledon, Merton
09.1997 - 10.2000
- Class teacher for Year 4 and taught History and Geography throughout the school
- Participated actively in staff development training programmes and workshops.
- Fostered a positive learning environment and provided extra support for struggling students
Marking account executive
Abstracts Ltd
London
03.1995 - 07.1997
- Worked with several financial companies in delivering below the line marketing
- Achieved sales targets by building strong business relationships.
- Negotiated contracts on behalf of clients, ensuring best possible terms and conditions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver client objectives.
Temp clerical and secretarial positions
Hobstones
London
08.1994 - 03.1995
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Master of Science - Counselling and Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents
Birkbeck, University of London
London 10/2024 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy
Birkbeck, University of London
London 10/2022 - 07/2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Upper Primary
Roehampton Institute of Higher Education
London 09/1996 - 07/1997
Bachelor of Arts - English, Spanish and Russian
Durham University
Durham 09/1991 - 07/1994
A-Levels - English, Spanish and Geography
Woldingham School
Woldingham 09/1988 - 07/1990
GCSEs - Maths, English Language and Literature, RS, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, French, History, Geography
Woldingham School
Woldingham, Surrey 09/1983 - 07/1988
Skills
- First Aider
- Computer literate
- Non-Judgmental attitude
- Empathetic listener
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer Counsellor
Childline
10.2023 - Current
School Administrator and PA to the SMT
Westminster Cathedral Choir School
09.2018 - Current
Career break to care for children
Housewife
08.2014 - 07.2018
Nursery school teacher
The Kindergartens
09.2013 - 07.2014
Career break to care for children
Housewife
10.2000 - 08.2013
Class teacher
Donhead School
09.1997 - 10.2000
Marking account executive
Abstracts Ltd
03.1995 - 07.1997
Temp clerical and secretarial positions
Hobstones
08.1994 - 03.1995
Master of Science - Counselling and Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents
Birkbeck, University of London
10/2024 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy
Birkbeck, University of London
10/2022 - 07/2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Upper Primary
Roehampton Institute of Higher Education
09/1996 - 07/1997
Bachelor of Arts - English, Spanish and Russian
Durham University
09/1991 - 07/1994
A-Levels - English, Spanish and Geography
Woldingham School
09/1988 - 07/1990
GCSEs - Maths, English Language and Literature, RS, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, French, History, Geography
Woldingham School
09/1983 - 07/1988
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