Alex Cooper

I have just finished my second year studying for a bachelor's degree in French and Arabic at the University of Oxford. My education and work experience mean that I am reliable and have outstanding communication and organisational skills. I'm looking for a part-time position to utilise and enhance my knowledge and experience.

Volunteer - Conversation Club Leeds - Leeds

(2026-04)

• Teaching English using Arabic and English to asylum seekers and refugees from a range of backgrounds and linguistic competencies
• Working alongside other volunteers to register new beneficiaries and support them in accessing necessary services
• Serving coffee, tea, and food in the kitchen to beneficiaries and facilitating regular cleaning of dishes

Volunteer - Collateral Repair Project - Amman, Jordan

(2025-11 - 2026-02)

• Taught English to non-native speakers in Amman, Jordan using Arabic and English
• Coordinated lessons with other volunteers
• Conducted exams with the beneficiaries to track progress through the year

Intern - Caritas Cyprus - Cyprus

(2025-07 - 2025-08)

• Supported asylum seekers and refugees in Cyprus to access social welfare, passports, and residence permits, among other documents
• Translated for beneficiaries and colleagues between Arabic, French, and English
• Developed and led enrichment and team-building activities with children at Kofinou refugee camp

Volunteer - St. Gemma's Hospice Moortown Charity Shop - Leeds

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Efficiently managed the till and purchases
• Maintained a constant flow of items on and off the shop floor
• Received, sorted, and cleaned donations

Volunteer - REFOOD (Arroios, Portugal) - Arroios, Portugal

(2023-08 - 2023-08)

• Responsible for assorting food into customer-based packages
• Communicated with locals to find out what their food-based needs were
• Developed Portuguese proficiency to aid communication with local customers

Vendor - Northern Bloc

(2023-04 - 2023-09)

• Events-based work setting up and running Northern Bloc ice-cream stalls
• Improved my time-management and organisations skills during very busy periods at festivals

Coach - Leeds Rebound Gymnastics Club - Leeds

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

• Coached gymnasts aged 4-14 to produce and track improvements in their skills
• Responsible for administrative duties and maintaining a safe environment
• Underwent safeguarding training

BA Hons - French and Arabic - Wadham College, University of Oxford (2024-10)

A-Levels - French, Psychology, Biology - Roundhay Sixth Form, Leeds

GCSEs - Carr Manor Community School, Leeds