About me:
I am currently studying Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology at The University of Portsmouth and I am extremely passionate about pursuing a career with children. Speech and Language Therapy really interests me and at this moment in time I believe it would be a fantastic career path for me to pursue. To compliment my degree, I have undertaken two different professional placements.
I am continuously searching for new opportunities to expand my experience, skill set and accomplishments on a personal and professional level.
The first placement I completed is within a Primary school named Colgate Primary School. This primary school is located in Crawley, West Sussex and is a very diverse school which is extremely passionate about inclusivity. Throughout my placement I have worked very closely with the Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator, Alison Wilson. Alison Wilson is the school teacher who is responsible for supporting students with special educational needs, she does this by coordinating and planning different provisions for pupils with special educational needs, monitoring the children's progress and working alongside the children to raise their educational achievement.
The second placement I completed was within the NHS, within the West Sussex Speech and Language department. The West Sussex Speech and Language Therapy Team support children and young people who are aged 0 to 16 years old and children up to the age of 19 within West Sussex Special Schools who have speech, language and communication difficulties. I worked closely with two Child Speech and Language Therapists named Rachel Hussey and Luciana Vidal and observed and practiced the methods used by them.
Below is a copy of my Curriculum Vitae and my Personal Statement. Within my CV, I have outlined my educational background, provided an overview of my academic achievements, provided a in site into my hobbies and interests and included my professional experience (including previous roles, responsibilities and key accomplishments).
Within my Personal Statement, I aim to provide a thorough overview of my background, experiences, and aspirations. I reflect on my academic journey, emphasising significant events and accomplishments that have influenced my academic and personal goals. I also discuss my extracurricular interests and any relevant work experiences that have aided in my development on both a personal and professional level.