CAREER OBJECTIVE Personable and astute student with proven time-management and collaborative skills developed through volunteer engagements and academic performance. Her strengths lie in the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with people both independently and in a team. Highly articulate individual, confident working with diverse cultures and situations in which cultural awareness and appreciation are integral. Strong academic background, maintaining above-average results. Seeking opportunity to start a professional career, and self-develop with the completion of a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours). EDUCATION
La Trobe University, Melbourne Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) Present Bachelor of Psychological Sciences 2014 – 2016 University of Westminster, London Studying abroad: Psychology in City Life 2016
VOLUNTEERING Program Facilitator at Mess Club & Homework Club Present Uniting (Hotham Mission) • Assisting primary school students with cognitive and social-behavioral developmental problems to understand and appreciate ways of learning. • Encourage students to explore beyond traditional formal education frameworks to understand unique learning styles. • Participation in relevant training, briefings and inductions. • Understanding and valuing cultural diversity; maintain cognizance of challenges associated with change as it is experienced by young people with complex needs and backgrounds.
Research Assistant March – Oct. 2016; Oct. 2017 La Trobe University, Melbourne • Assisted with participant recruitment for the research project: “Attitudes and Perceived Norms Concerning Indigenous Issues”.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Research Project 2016 La Trobe University (Melbourne) • Evaluated the outcomes of research in an area of psychological science, including assessment of results in terms of current knowledge, issues in methodology, and future directions for research, and produce an independent write-up of the full project. • Developed entrepreneurial thinking and exhibited competency in the use of statistical analysis programs to analyse and report on the outcomes of psychological data, and undertook extensive research. Completed a Funding Application and became familiar to ethics protocols.
Tutor 2013-2017 Self-employed • Weekly private Greek tutoring to children and adults. • Developing unique programs for each student and assessing individual learning needs, and adjusting learning techniques where required to monitor students’ progress. Liaised with parents to ensure students are achieving their learning goals (report writing).
Customer Service: Hospitality 2013 – Present Mesa Greek Cuisine (2013-2017); Crown (present) • Proven ability to keep customers satisfied and effectively work in fast paced environments. • Reliable, flexible and a great team player. ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
 La Trobe University: Animal and Human Ethics  La Trobe University: Conduct of Research  La Trobe University: Working with Recombinant DNA  Using Measures in Clinical Practice (ORS, SRS, HHH, DASS and Luscher)  First Aid (HLTAID003; CPR & Anaphylaxis)  Starlight Volunteering Certificate  Responsible Service of Alcohol Program (RSA)  Working with Children Check (volunteer)  IELTS – Academic (International English Language Testing System).