Mikoto Ishii

Psychology graduate with a robust grounding in psychological theories and research methods. Graduate BPS member with a passion to make a difference, strong empathy towards others and thrive in challenging situations. An experienced support worker with a multidisciplinary understanding to care, eager to further a career in psychology.

January 2022 – Present Priory Group Adult Care, Leicester, Support Worker

Working closely with service users with learning disabilities and autism who have mental health needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours.

Contributing to care plans during team meetings to provide the best possible care.

Maintaining detailed and accurate records of daily notes, incident reports, key worker meetings.

Staying on top of required mandatory training and picking up additional responsibilities by training to administer medication and insulin.

Teaching and supervising new employees.

Key Achievements- Newcomer of the year award, Employee of the month.

September 2019 – March 2020 Indoor Bowls Social Club, Leicester, Bartender

Ensured excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Entrusted with the responsibility of accurately cashing up as well as opening and locking up the establishment accordingly to shift times.

Improved independence through mostly working alone.

January 2018 – January 2020 Oxfam, Leicester, Volunteer shop assistant

Creatively displaying products accordingly with limited resources.

Delivered reliable service for customers with queries.

Demonstrated decision making skills when tasked with pricing second-hand goods.

De Montfort University (2020-2021)

MSc Health Psychology, Distinction Degree Classification

University of Leicester (2017-2020)

BSc Psychology (Hons), 2.1 Degree Classification

Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College (2015-2017)

4 A levels (ABCC)

St. Crispin’s School (2014-2015)

9 GCSEs (grades A*-C)