Amber Woods

Dedicated and motivated undergraduate student studying a degree in Psychology at Loughborough University, keen to pursue a career in sports psychology. Effective leadership and communication skills from a wealth of knowledge coaching gymnastics.

Level 1 Acrobatic Gymnastics Coach - Harefield Gymnastics and Dance - Harefield

(2021-04)

• Leading games and warmups for general gymnastics classes and taking smaller groups for different activities, making sure gymnasts were having fun and were engaged to develop their gymnastics skills
• Leading and helping with warm-ups and circuits for different skills for squad groups
• Identifying what gymnasts need to improve so they can progress
• Helping at events such as club competitions and Christmas shows for both general and squad

Shop Volunteer - Cancer Research - Ruislip

(2022-12 - 2024-09)

Every Sunday I volunteered at my local Cancer Research for my Gold Duke of Edinburgh.

• Welcoming customers into the shop and serving at the cash till, which required effective communication and handling money
• Labeling new donations and putting them out on display when the shop was quiet
• Keeping the shop looking clean and tidy
• Handling multiple tasks at once

Online Volunteer - Bookmark Reading Charity

(2024-11 - 2025-06)

• Volunteering online with a child one-to-one every week
• Helping children to improve their literacy skills by reading different books and playing games

Breakfast and After School Club Assistant - The Eye Nursery - Ruislip

(2025-02 - 2025-09)

During my gap year helping at the Eye Nursery, I played with the children and aided with indoor and outdoor activities.

• Helping organise and plan activities for each day
• Remaining calm when helping multiple children at once
• Developing confidence and patience

Bachelor's - Psychology - Loughborough University

A-Levels - Biology, Psychology, BTEC Sport - Ruislip High School

GCSEs - Multiple subjects - Ruislip High School