1. Miss Isobel Herbert
44 West Moor Lane, Heslington, York, YO10
5ER
Tel: 07793015632
http://linkedin.com/in/isobel-herbert-
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
Highly motivated and flexibleMasters of Psychology student with excellent communication and broad team-
working skillsseekinga progressivecareer within education,with a longterm goal of achievingan Educational
Doctorate. Modules within my Psychology degree and Masters coursein Developmental Disorders include
extensive knowledge of disorders (Autism,ADHD, Specific Language Impairmentand Dyslexia/Dyscalculia) as
well as comprehensive understandingof children’s cognitive,behavioural and biological development.
Currently aimingto relocateto Southampton area after graduation in May 2017.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Department of Education and Psychology
Volunteer Educational Psychology Research Assistant| May 2016 – present
 Responsibilities includeextensiveand technical write up of individual projects,analysisof information
and organizing research implications under the supervision of a fully qualified Educational
Psychologist.
 Skills gained includethe ability to work alone yet with precision,usinginitiativeand insightfulness,
organizinga workload between a small teamand practicingdegree standard work within a complex
area of expertise.
 Individual projects includeassessmentand critical evaluation of a therapistusingthe Interaction
Analysis Scale(IAS) as partof a CognitiveBehavioural Therapy (CBT) report; data collection and
analysisof a project focusingon mental health screeningin children aged 13-16; writingup a joint
project regardingchildren’s safeguardingin a CBT report.
YSIS (York Students in Schools)
Volunteer Teaching Assistant| April – June 2015
 Responsibilities included activeinvolvementin a range of subjects in a culturally diverseprimary
school,organizingand runningindividual readingsessionswith children,as well as monitoringplay-
ground activities as part of a teacher-led team.

2.  Skills gained included confidencein maintainingprofessional,workingrelationshipswith associates
higher than myself, effective communication appropriatefor different audiences and adaptation to a
diverseworking environment, as well as one-to-one experience with a range of children.
Charlie’s Childminding
AssistantChildminder | September 2013 – present
 Responsibilities includehands on child care,supervision of children rangingbetween 0-12 years,
preparation and upkeep of the work placeas partof a small team.
 Skills gained included patience,cooperation and communication skills,as well as a keen sense of
responsibility and ability to respond to challengingand unruly behaviour.
 Knowledge of developmental milestones were physically examined;aidingboth my theoretical
understandingand practical comprehension of childhood progression.
EDUCATION
 Expected 2:1 or higher – MPsych degree (Integrated Masters in Psychology)
University of York (2013 – present; expected end date June 2017)
 A-levels – Psychology,English Literature, Biology (A, A, C)
Ridgewood Post 16, Doncaster (2011-2013)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ACHIEVEMENTS
 Able presenter – my experience at university has allowed me to write and perform several formal
research presentations for varyingaudiences and for differingamounts of time; rangingfrom 15 to
200 people for a durations rangingbetween 10 minutes to 45 minutes
 Duke of Edinburgh award – completion of this award allowed development of inter-personal and
team working skills in stressful circumstances,as well as leadership skills when headinga dependent
team of 6 individuals
 Computer literacy –proficientin all Microsoftprograms including Word,Excel and Powerpoint, as
well as knowledge into programming(RStudio) and complex data analysis(SPSS).
 DBS checks – currently held for Charlie’s childmindingand the Scouting Association.
REFERENCES
References availableupon request.