Pass in CertTESOL, Trinity College London
Location: TEFL Lab London, 19 Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1A 1PE
Date awarded: July 2011
First class BSc (Hons) in Psychology
University: Royal Holloway, University of London.
Address: Egham Hill, Egham, TW20 0EX
Sixth Form: Castle Sixth Form
Location: Rouncil Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1FN
Grades:
-Psychology, A
-Sociology, A
-Business Studies, A
-Critical Thinking, B
-English Language (at AS Level), A
School: Kenilworth School and Sports College
Location: Leyes Lane, Kenilworth
Grades: 10.5 GCSEs, including A* in Mathematics & R.E and A grades in English, 3 separate Sciences & History and B grades in Art, French & Food Technology.
Working History
* Internship
Employer: Service Heartbeat
Address: Bank Gallery, 13 High Street, Kenilworth, CV8 1LY
Dates of internship: August 2011.
* Work Experience
Employer: Clinical Health Psychology Department, Warwick Hospital
Address: Lakin Road, Warwick, CV34 5BW
Dates of work experience: August 2009
Key achievements:
• An insight into the running of an actual clinical health department
• Participation in meetings regarding client diagnosis and treatment
• Responsibility of meeting clients, managing appointments and inventory of medical records
* Waitress
Employer: The Saxon Mill (part of Mitchell & Butler), gastropub
Address: Coventry Road, Guys Cliffe, Warwick, CV34 5YN
Dates of Employment: June 2008-September 2008
Key Achievements:
• An appreciation of the importance of personal presentation and gaining significant customer service skills (including dealing with difficult situations).
• Increased responsibility through looking after V.I.P. tables, co-ordinating seating and guiding new staff through the routines.
* Work Support
Company Name: Victim Support & Witness Support
Location:
• Area Office, 124 The Parade, Leamington Spa, CV32 4AG,
• Warwick Crown Court, Northgate South Side, Warwick, CV34 4RB
• The Police Station, Newbold Road, Rugby, CV21 2DH
Dates of Employment: Work Experience week, October 2007
Key Achievements:
• An understanding of how mental health charities work and the logistics behind them
• Insight into the experience of witnesses and how a volunteer’s help can improve that experience
* Sales Assistant
Company Name: Faith Shoes
Location: Upper Mall, Royal Priors Shopping Centre, Leamington Spa, CV32 4XU
Dates of Employment: April 2006- March 2008 (part-time)
Key Achievements:
• Customer service, till and cash-up skills
• Responsibility over money and the shop floor
• Ability to work towards achievements of sales targets
Personal Introduction
# I am a recent First Class BSc (Hons) Psychology graduate from Royal Holloway, University of London. I have an excellent work ethic and am passionate about my goals in life. I aim to become a full-time teacher of English as a Foreign Language and this ambition has been aided by recently gaining a CertTESOL from Trinity College London.
# TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
• Competent in SPSS (statistical programming)
# PERSONAL INTERESTS
I have been a member of dance colleges throughout my life. I enjoy playing the piano. Other interests include tennis, netball and skiing. My most significant interests are hiking, running and travelling.