Amber Atkinson

With my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology being specialised in forensic psychology, I feel I possess sufficient pre-existing knowledge of the requirements for associated positions. Furthermore, my decision to incorporate a placement module in my degree, involving volunteering to mentor young people at risk of offending or re-offending, allowed me to develop the appropriate skills required of similar roles.

Conducting both qualitative and quantitative research was a consistent requirement of my degree, involving significant expertise in using SPSS and excel, revealing my abilities in facilitating the analysis of data, contributing to my ability to efficiently evaluate human behaviour using statistics. In addition, the accumulation of knowledge over three years, comprising intricate analysis of human behaviour within assignments, in combination with my practical experience in a forensic setting, accelerates my abilities in comprehending human behaviour. This will further facilitate my ability to expeditiously absorb information when training.

My A-level studies in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology have equipped me with an extensive analytical skill set, critical thinking abilities, and a deep understanding of scientific principles, all of which are essential for problem-solving and data analysis in professional environments.

Additionally, my lifeguarding qualification demonstrates my commitment to safety, responsibility, and competence under pressure.

Voluntary:

2023 – 2024 Mentor, North-East Youth (NEY)

• Completed 8 – week training for the Odysseus Mentoring Project (OMP) to become a mentor for young people at risk of offending, aged 6 – 25. 
• Full attendance and sufficient performance in training, alongside a DBS check, allowed me to take on the role of a mentor for one young person at risk of offending. 
• Unsupervised weekly sessions for 6 months with the young person, providing the young person an opportunity to build a trusting relationship with myself, the mentor. I actively provided guidance by acting as a role model to the young person, allowing them to notice how good choices can be rewarding, influencing them to make good choices themselves. 

Volunteer Youth Worker, North-East Youth (NEY)

• Aided the management and delivery of youth projects towards Year 8 pupils at a secondary school in Durham, held at Durham Area Youth (DAY),within a six-week programme comprising activities aiding the development of social skills.

2018 – 2019 After – school care assistant, Yarm School

• Supervision of Nursery and Reception children aged 3 – 5 in Yarm School after school club, helping them with activities and managing outdoor playtime. 

Employment:

August – November 2019 Part – time Lifeguard, Total Fitness Teesside

• Monthly training to refresh lifesaving skills and to enhance teamwork abilities. 
• Supervised classes of young children with minimal to no swimming abilities, requiring great levels of responsibility. 
• Dealt with situations such as doing routine checks on young children who have slipped on hard flooring surrounding the swimming pool. 

January – March 2020 Sales Assistant, Pandora Jewellers

• Quick analysis of the most appropriate item to match the customers’ desires.

June – September 2021 Administration Assistant, Vectis Auctions Ltd

• Gained insight towards beneficial tactics in marketing and stock selection. 

June 2023 – December 2023 Sales Assistant and Waitress, Strickland and Holt

• A universal working experience, allowing me to enhance my communication skills while working in several departments, including fashion, gifts, toys, antiques, and hospitality.
• Taking orders in strenuous café environments due to a high volume of customers, requiring extensive organisational skills and a pragmatic approach.
• Involved advertisement of stock on social media sites such as Instagram following the delivery of new stock, in addition to technical experience using excel spreadsheets.

January 2024 Waitressing, World Darts Championship Final, Butlins Minehead

• Taking orders in strenuous environments for a high volume of customers. 

2021 – 2024 BSc (Hons) Psychology, Northumbria University

1st Year Results: 79, First Class Honours (1)

2nd Year Results: 66, Upper Second Class Honours (2:1)

3rd Year Results: 69, Upper Second Class Honours (2:1)

• Recently finalised my 3rd year qualitative research project involving the conduction of extensive interview processes and thorough interpretative analysis of said interviews. 
• Qualitative and quantitative research comprising the use of SPSS statistics and excel.
• Completed an integrated placement within my 3rd year, involving my role as a mentor for young people at risk of offending and re-offending. 
• My degree experiences have collectively allowed me to significantly develop my ability to work in a team and familiarise myself with extreme levels of responsibility. 

2019 – 2021 Yarm School A – Levels: 

Mathematics (B), Chemistry (B), Biology (B), EPQ (A)

• My EPQ involved the Psychology of dreams. 

2020 University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)

Score: 2540 (Band 2)

2014 – 2019 Yarm School

10 GCSE’s:

Mathematics (8)

Biology (8)

Physics (7)

Chemistry (7)

Geography (7)

Spanish (7)

French (7)

Art (7)

English Literature (7)

English Language (6)

2019 National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification (NPLQ)

• Comprised an intensive course including First Aid and CPR training.