Simon Humphries

Simon Humphries

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  • About me

    Family Liaison Officer | Psychology and Education Graduate

  • Education

    • University of Sussex

      2019 - 2022
      Bachelor of Science - BS Psychology with Education 1st Class

      Research Dissertation: 'Focusing on the process, not just the product: experiences of the Digital Storytelling methodology in a mainstream secondary school'Key modules:- Autism Across the Lifespan- Autism and Education- Developmental Psychology- Inclusion, Diversity and Equity- Opportunities and Challenges in Education- Self-Regulation- Educational Psychology- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods- Parents and Families- Psychology of… Show more Research Dissertation: 'Focusing on the process, not just the product: experiences of the Digital Storytelling methodology in a mainstream secondary school'Key modules:- Autism Across the Lifespan- Autism and Education- Developmental Psychology- Inclusion, Diversity and Equity- Opportunities and Challenges in Education- Self-Regulation- Educational Psychology- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods- Parents and Families- Psychology of Childhood Show less

    • University of Sussex

      2022 - 2023
      Postgraduate Certificate EDUCATION Distinction

      Research focusing on sociocultural aspects of teaching and learning, play, neurodiversity, and trauma-informed pedagogy and curricula.

    • University of Cambridge

      2024 - 2024
      Level 5 CELTA Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Pass B

      4-week intensive course, achieving 'above standard' in teaching, planning, and professionalism

  • Experience

    • PIB Group

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2022
      Administrative Assistant

      Office assistant working inter-departmentally for administration, claims and underwriting teams within a fast-paced insurance underwriting company in central Cardiff. Duties included data entry, proficient use of Microsoft Excel to cross-reference and analyse data, reception and PA work, customer service assistance via email and telephone, archiving, and assisting with auditing processes.

    • Ty Hafan

      Feb 2018 - Jan 2020
      Healthcare Support Worker

      Providing high quality care in a paediatric palliative care facility on the South Wales coast. Following detailed and tailored care plans, admitting children and young people under nurse supervision, using creativity and play methods to support their short break or end of life stay, complying with data protection and information governance regulations, liaising with tertiary professionals such as complimentary therapists, and contributing to weekly care team meetings.

    • Masterclass Education

      Dec 2021 - Jul 2022
      Teaching Assistant
    • University of Sussex

      Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
      Research Assistant

      Ethnographic Researcher on the Our Stories project, a collaborative project between ACoRNSussex and ACoRNSouthampton. Working on the development of innovative Digital Storytelling methodologies that can support autistic children and young people with vertical and horizontal transitions, communicating their needs to others, and sensory and emotion regulation.

    • West Sussex County Council

      Jul 2022 - Apr 2024

      - Deputy Safeguarding Lead- Pastoral support for pupils and families - 1:1 Therapeutic Behaviour Support - Team Teach trained- Emergency First Aider

      • Family Liaison Officer

        Sept 2022 - Apr 2024
      • SEN Teaching Assistant

        Jul 2022 - Sept 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cambridge CELTA

      Cardiff and Vale College
      Jul 2024
    • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

      I-to-i TEFL
      Oct 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Rainbow Call Companion

      Issued by Re-engage on Mar 2025
      Re-engageAssociated with Simon Humphries
    • TEFL Teacher

      Issued by International Volunteer HQ on May 2018
      International Volunteer HQAssociated with Simon Humphries