Sacha Perera

Ambitious, empathetic, dyslexic, and hard-working Bristolian-Sri Lankan graduate with First Class Hons in History & Politics, currently working as a senior member of a Learning Support Assistant team in one of Bristol’s largest and most diverse schools. Presently, I am seeking opportunities which will continue to add to my experience in journalism and the education sector - especially within socially minded organisations that strive for a more equal society.

July 2022 – Present

Cotham School - Learning Support Assistant

May – July 2022

Cotham School – Examination Invigilator

March – May 2021

Fuse FM – Fuse in Focus Presenter

January 2021 – March 2022

Candid Orange – Current Affairs Sub Editor

September 2020 – April 2021

Candid Orange – Opinion & Current Affairs Journalist

June – August 2021

Copa Club – Pizza Chef

July – September 2019

Three Brothers Burgers – Front of House

The experience and knowledge I have gained from both my degrees have given me an eye for detail, whilst offering me the space and confidence to express my opinion in an informed way. Perhaps though it is the education that I have received during my most recent stint at secondary school which has actually taught me the most about communication; providing me the ability to juggle several requests at once and communicate these effectively both to my colleagues and the children we work with who, because of their difficulties with language, require careful and considered responses. Combined with the experience I have gained in the media industry already, this has made me a competent communicator who is used to drawing together information in order to create engaging content under the pressure of time and for a diverse range of individuals.