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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Interests
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TASLIMA BASNET

TASLIMA BASNET

Coventry,West Midlands

Summary

I am a caring Psychology graduate with extensive experience in supporting individuals of all ages who have physical and mental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Over the past eight months, I have worked as a Special Education Needs teaching assistant in 25 schools (primary and secondary) and a college in the West Midlands. Through this role, I had the privilege of collaborating with educational and clinical psychologists, gaining valuable insights and further developing my skills. I am passionate about working with other mental health specialists and believe I can provide exceptional psychological care to service users. My sensitive and empathetic nature makes me well-suited for this position, and I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to your team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Teaching Assistant

SEN, YSA Education
09.2022 - Current
  • Boosted academic achievement of special needs students through compassionate, considered individual tutoring.
  • Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioral and emotional issues.
  • Assisted students to reach social development milestones.
  • Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.

Customer Assistant

Lidl
Coventry
06.2019 - 03.2023
  • Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Resolved customer issues using strong interpersonal skills and conflict-resolution techniques.
  • Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking.

Crew Member

McDonald's
Coventry
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Established professional relationships with peers to enhance productivity and teamwork.
  • Flexibly took on various roles to support workflow.

Health Care Assistant

Priority Plus Nursing and Care Agency
Coventry
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
  • Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
  • Empowered vulnerable individuals to retain maximum independence through targeted care.
  • Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Aston University Engineering Academy, Aston University
Birmingham
09.2019 - 06.2022

A-Levels -

President Kennedy School
Coventry
09.2015 - 08.2017

GCSE -

President Kennedy School
Coventry
09.2014 - 06.2015

Skills


  • SEN proficiency
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Inclusive learning practices
  • Autism expertise
  • Charting and documentation
  • Safeguarding knowledge

Interests

I have a natural curiosity and a desire to find deeper meaning in life. Meeting new people from diverse backgrounds and cultures is something I really enjoy, as I believe that every person has something to teach us. In my free time, I practice mindfulness to maintain my mental health, and I also do yoga and pilates to keep myself physically fit.

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Nepali
Native
Urdu
Intermediate

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

SEN, YSA Education
09.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Aston University Engineering Academy, Aston University
09.2019 - 06.2022

Customer Assistant

Lidl
06.2019 - 03.2023

Crew Member

McDonald's
10.2018 - 03.2019

Health Care Assistant

Priority Plus Nursing and Care Agency
08.2017 - 10.2018

A-Levels -

President Kennedy School
09.2015 - 08.2017

GCSE -

President Kennedy School
09.2014 - 06.2015
TASLIMA BASNET