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
2022.09 - 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
2019.06 - 2023.03
- 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
2018.10 - 2019.03
- 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
2017.08 - 2018.10
- 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 2019.09 - 2022.06
A-Levels -
President Kennedy School
Coventry 2015.09 - 2017.08
GCSE -
President Kennedy School
Coventry 2014.09 - 2015.06
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
2022.09 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Aston University Engineering Academy, Aston University
2019.09 - 2022.06
Customer Assistant
Lidl
2019.06 - 2023.03
Crew Member
McDonald's
2018.10 - 2019.03
Health Care Assistant
Priority Plus Nursing and Care Agency
2017.08 - 2018.10
A-Levels -
President Kennedy School
2015.09 - 2017.08
GCSE -
President Kennedy School
2014.09 - 2015.06