Ahsan Masoud

Motivated and clinically minded Psychology Graduate (2:1, BPS GBC) with 3 years of 1-to-1 instructional experience supporting vulnerable individuals, managing neurodiverse needs (ASD), and tracking developmental outcomes. Proven capability in establishing strong rapport in high-pressure environments, assessing situational risk, and de-escalating distress. Seeking an entry-level clinical position (such as Trainee PWP or Mental Health Support Worker) to contribute to multidisciplinary care teams while preparing for doctoral training.

Academic Tutor & Educational Consultant at Ad Astra Tuition (2023-10 – Present)

• Established secure, boundaried, and empathetic alliances with clients experiencing severe academic anxiety, panic patterns, and neurodevelopmental conditions (ASD).
• Conducted ongoing, informal risk screenings during sessions, identifying fluctuations in mood, affect, or presentation, and enacted formal safeguarding and clinical escalation pathways when necessary.
• Delivered structured, goal-oriented cognitive and educational coping strategies to foster emotional regulation and self-efficacy.
• Collaborated closely with primary caregivers to ensure an integrated, holistic approach to the client's wellbeing and behavioural goals.

Front of House Service Specialist at German Doner Kebab (2022-09 – 2023-06)

• Executed frontline service delivery within a fast-paced, high-throughput environment requiring continuous situational risk assessment, environmental triage, and immediate problem-solving.
• Utilised clinical-level active listening, validation, and objective verbal de-escalation techniques to manage customer distress, extreme frustration, and interpersonal conflict safely.
• Collaborated fluidly within a diverse team to maintain operational safety, order, and quality control under intense pressure.

BSc (Hons) in Psychology – University of Reading (2022-09 – 2026-07)