Simon Humphries

Administrative Assistant

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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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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
  Associated with Simon Humphries
- TEFL Teacher
  Issued by International Volunteer HQ on May 2018
  Associated with Simon Humphries