1. Naomi Eastham
22 Cockerill Terrace,
Barrow,
Clitheroe,
Lancashire,
BB7 9AU
Mobile: 07748017326 E-mail: nl.eastham@live.co.uk
Personal Overview
Education
September
2012 -l June
2015
PSYCHOLOGYBsc (Hons) NorthumbriaUniversity
BPS Accredited
Achievingafirstclassdegree.
Competence toprofessionalbodystandardsinethical proceduresandguidelines.
ExcellentICTskillsincludingknowledgeof statistical programmessuchasSPSS.
Abilitytocommunicate researchandknowledgeeffectivelyinbothwritingand
speechtoindividualsandgroupsof people.
Researchareasof interest. Dissertationtopic: childrens’ andadults’abilitytoinfer
objectabandonmentwiththe aimtopublishthese researchfindings.
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September 2010-
June 2012
CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL SIXTH FORM
A-levels: Sociology- B,Psychology- C,German-C,GeneralStudies-C.
September 2005-
June 2010
CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
GCSES: Maths-A,EnglishLanguage-A,German-A,Textiles-A,Spanish-B,EnglishLiterature-
B, Science (Dual Award) -B,B,History-B,ICT-B.
A firstclasshonourspsychologygraduate withareal passionforhavinga positive impactuponthe livesof
others. Highly relevant specific and transferable skills developed through focused
academic study and work experience. Experience workingwithindividualswithmental healthissues,
addictionsanddevelopmental disorders.
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MA Autism SpectrumConditionsManchesterMetropolitanUniversity
Part-time studyovertwoyears
Engaginginprofessional developmentbyfurtherunderstandingandreflecting
upontheoriesthatunderpinmyeverydaypractice.
Furtherdevelopingmyacademicwritingskills
October 2016 -
September
2018
NVQ LEVEL 3 RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE (WestLancashire College)
Supportingpractice withknowledgeof theory
Understandinglegislationthatunderpinspoliciesandprocedures
Engaginginreflectionof practice todevelopbothprofessionallyandpersonally.
November
2015-
September
2016
2. Work History
Since June 2013
–March 2015
SUPPORT WORKER (Neuropartners)
Providingsupportandrehabilitationforthose livingwiththe consequencesof brain
injuryor neurological conditions.
Assistingservice usersinhelpingthemtomanage the effectsof theircondition.
Applyingmyknowledgeof ethical responsibilitybyunderstandingwhatisexpectedof
me on professionallevel.
Usingmy initiativeintoughsituationsandadaptinginawayto diffuse these situations
Understandingthe importance of teamworkandcommunicationwithinthatteamto
provide the bestsupport possible.
August 2015-
April 2016
EDUCATION CARE MENTOR (BEACONREACH)
Safeguardingthe healthandwellbeingof the youngpeople Iworkwith.
Establishingstrongrapportandtrustingrelationshipswithyoungpeople toencourage
consistentcare andacting as a mentorfor the youngpeople
Supportingyoungpeopletodevelopinarange of areas (througha unique curriculum
namedLINCSUP) and promotingself-esteemandindependence
Beinga keylistenertoselectedyoungpeople,actingastheirvoice andensuringtheir
needsare met.
Workingwitha range of professionalsincludingourownSALTand OT to ensure holistic
care isgivento eachyoungperson
Supportyoungpeople inline withtheirPositiveBehaviourSupportPlanthoughthe
implementationof arange of strategiesandtechniquesasapprovedbyTeamTeach.
Engagingand completingqualificationstosupportme withinmyrole including
ChildrensWorkforce DevelopmentCouncil inductionstandardsandanNVQLevel 3 In
Residential Childcare
THERAPY ASSISTANT (BEACONREACH)
Understandingarange of disciplinesandapproachessuchasSensoryIntegration,Speech
and Language,Person-CentredCounselling,animal-assistedtherapy,musictherapy,and
Intensive Interaction
Deliveringtargetedtherapytoayoungpeople witharange of needsandabilities
Deliveringtrainingtoalarge group of people ondifferenttherapiesandcommunication
approachese.g.Makaton
Establishingstrongrapportandtrusting relationshipswithyoungpeople,parents,social
workersandfamilies.
Planninganddevelopinginterventionplansforchildrenwithsignificantneeds
Engagingand providinginputtotherapyassessmentssuchasSCERTSand Sensory
processingmeasure
Inputtingintothe developmentof individual targetsforyoungpeopleandcarryingout
workto supportyoungpeople toachieve suchtargets.
April 2016-
Ongoing
3. Volunteer Work and Practical Experience
Since December
2013- April 2015
SPECIAL CONSTABLE (Northumbria Police)
Providingforsupportforpeople inextreme statesof distress.
Diffusingsituationsof conflictandshowingresilience tosuchconflict.
Remainingprofessional inchallengingandperhapsemotional situations.
Havingfirst-handexperience withpeople withmental healthissuesand/ordrugand
alcohol problems.
September 2013
– September
2014
BAR SUPERVISOR(Northumbria UniversityStudentUnion)
Beingresponsible forateamof staff andto organise andguide themtowork effectively
as a team,particularlyintimesof pressure.
Usingeffective communicationandawarm approach to supportstaff and
encouragementtoenable themtoworktothe bestof theirability.
March 2011-
June 2015
CHILDCARE
Caringfor childrenof typical andatypical development (aboywithmildautismand
dyspraxia).
Beingpatientandunderstandingwhenhelpingbothchildrentocompleteeverydaytasks.
Adaptingmyapproachof instructionandteachingtofitwiththe learningstyle and
comprehensionof the child.
Since October
2014- April 2015
TEACHING ASSISTANT (PerceyHedleyLowerSchool, ForestHall)
Supportingdisabledchildrenandtheirfamilies.
Workingwithchildrenwithautism, providingacalmand structuredenvironmentand
supportto aidtheirlearningandeducation.
Challengingmyself inanew environmentworkingwithchildrenwithcerebralpalsyina
highlystimulatingenvironment.
Adaptingmyapproachto differentpeople andtheirneeds.
LearningLevel 1BritishSignLanguage inorder to communicate more effectively.
February 2014-
May 2015
MEDIA AND PUBLICATIONS TEAM MEMBER (BPS North East Branch)
Usingdifferentformsof the mediatospreadthe workaboutthe BPS,conferences
that mightinterestfollowers,eventsandinterestingpsychologynewstomembersof
the BPS.
Communicatingeffectivelytoawide range of audiences.
4. Training
June 2014
TEACHING ASSISTANT (Hillside SpecialistSchool,Lancashire)
Workingwithautisticchildrentoenable theirlearningeitherone toone during
educational tasksoras a group
Maintainingtheirconcentrationandfocusandprovidingencouragementtothese
childrenontheirabilitytocomplete suchtasks.
June 2015 Sri Lanka Clinical PsychologyPlacement(SLVVolunteers)
Workingwithsufferersof mental healthissues(particularlyPTSD),people withspecials
needsandpeople withbehavioural disorders.
ProvingtherapeuticactivitieswithinPsychiatrichospitals,Care centresandcommunity
centres.
TeachingEnglishtoa wide range of age groupsand people of differingabilities(childrento
the elderly).
Workingcreativelyinsettingsthatwere greatlyunderresourcedandunderstaffed
September 2015-
April 2016
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGIST(ChildPsychologyServicesLancashire Care Foundation
Trust)
Designingauditdatabasesandconductingreportsonservice feedbackforChildren’s
PsychologyServices,whichhasnow beenimplementedacrossall servicesinLancashire.
Observedandparticipatedintherapeuticsessionswithchildren,youngpeople andtheir
families,ininterventionssuchasthe ParentChildGame as well aspsychological
assessmentstohelpunderstandfamilies’needsandassesssuitablityforpsychological
intervention
Designingandpreparingresourcesfortherapysessions
Keepingrecordsandwritingreportstothe highestclinical standardandinaccordance
withthe policiesandproceduresof BritishPsychological SocietyandLCFT.
Receivingandengaginginregularsupervisiontostructure andmyownpersonal and
professionaldevelopment
Workingjointlywithapsychological practitionerinaschool setting,usingmy knowledge
of childdevelopmenttojointlyobservechildrenwithinthiscontext,formulate their
needsandthe approachesandsupportthat mightbe beneficial tothem.
September 2016- Team Teach Referesher- Team Teach
June 2016- Makaton Foundation Course (2 day)- Makaton Charity
June 2016- Intensive Interaction
January 2016- Autism Awareness Training- CPD Certified (The National Autistic Society)
(Autism &Sensory Experience, Autism &Communication, Autism: Supporting Families, Autism, Stress &
Anxiety, Understanding Autism)
November 2015- Channel General Awareness Module- College of Policing
November 2015- CWDC Induction Standards- Children’s WorkforceDevelopment Council
October 2015- Diversity and Equality Training- The British Accreditation Council