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Skills

Academic Excellence - Achieved a First-Class Honours degree in Psychology with the highest overall grade in your university cohort (2025), demonstrating deep subject knowledge and academic rigor. Teaching and Communication Skills - Experienced English tutor for college students developed the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and adapt teaching styles to diverse learners. Student Support and Mentoring - Worked as an Academic Support Worker with Barry Bennett across multiple universities, including the University of Manchester supported students with a range of academic and personal challenges, building skills in mentoring, empathy, and academic scaffolding. Mental Health Awareness and Empathy - Volunteered at a suicide prevention hotline developed active listening, emotional resilience, and a strong understanding of mental health issues, which are valuable for pastoral care and wellbeing in higher education. Organisational and Administrative Skills - Familiar with administrative processes through support roles; able to manage lesson planning, marking, student records, and communication efficiently. Public Speaking and Presentation - Able to confidently present ideas and lead discussions essential for delivering lectures, seminars, and workshops. Technological Proficiency - Skilled in Microsoft 365 and adaptable with virtual learning environments (e.g., Blackboard, Moodle), PowerPoint, and collaborative tools key for blended or online teaching. Team Collaboration - Experience working within student support teams capable of collaborating with colleagues in both academic and support roles to enhance the student experience. Commitment to Inclusivity and Accessibility - Hands-on experience supporting students with diverse needs brings an inclusive teaching perspective aligned with university values. Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills - Grounded in psychological research methods and theory able to encourage students to critically engage with evidence and develop analytical thinking.

About

With a First-Class Honours degree in Psychology and the highest overall academic performance across my university cohort in 2025, I bring both a deep theoretical understanding and a proven commitment to academic excellence. My background includes working closely with university students as an Academic Support Worker for Barry Bennett across several institutions, including the University of Manchester. This experience has given me insight into diverse learning needs and the importance of inclusive, student-centred teaching. In addition to academic support, I ve worked as an English tutor for college students, where I developed strong communication and pedagogical skills, and volunteered with a suicide prevention hotline, deepening my understanding of mental health an essential aspect of both psychological theory and student wellbeing. These experiences have shaped a teaching style that is empathetic, accessible, and intellectually engaging. I am passionate about psychology as both a scientific discipline and a tool for social good. As a lecturer, I would strive to create an inclusive, stimulating learning environment where students are encouraged to think critically, apply theory to real-world issues, and develop both academically and personally. My blend of academic achievement, student support experience, and psychological insight equips me well to make a meaningful contribution to teaching and mentoring the next generation of psychology students.