I am currently a Primary PGCE student at York St John University, specializing in teaching Upper Primary students (ages 7-11). I hold a previous degree in Psychology from the University of York, for which I achieved first-class honours.To improve my skills as a teacher, I have gained experience by volunteering in a variety of settings. I worked as a Speech and Language Assistant in a Nursery, an English as an Additional Language (EAL) Assistant in Reception, and as a Classroom Assistant in mixed Year 3/4 and Year 6 classes. As Secretary for the KEEN volunteering project, I was able to take on a leading role in making a positive difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.During my Psychology degree, I was awarded the Chancellor's Leadership Prize 2023 for demonstrating exceptional commitment to the community. I also received the Academic Excellence Award 2022/23 for achieving grades in the top 5% of my cohort. Additionally, I completed York Leaders 2022, which helped me develop my leadership and interpersonal skills.I am very interested in expanding my network, particularly within the education sector.