Ruth Jaques
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong time management, creative thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, active listening, and a proactive approach to challenges. Experienced in fostering understanding of autism spectrum and neurodiversity, with a proven ability to adapt to diverse environments. Committed to leveraging these skills to promote inclusive practices and drive meaningful support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Years Lead
PossAbilities
09.2024 - Current
- Lead on sessions for children with supported needs, such as autism and global developmental delay.
- Observed and assessed children's needs.
- Worked collaboratively with therapists to plan support.
- Adapted environment and communication styles based on individual needs.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Dealt effectively with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.
- Built strong rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times encouraging open communication about child's progress.
- Supervised and guided support staff.
Team Member
PossAbilities
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Streamlined communication between club leaders, members and support staff for efficient coordination.
- Implemented accessibility measures making clubs and workshops inclusive for all members.
- Created informational materials on understanding neurodiversity to guide members and support staff.
- Coordinated logistical aspects for after school clubs, ensuring seamless operation.
- Ensured all members receive suitable assistance in order to actively engage in sessions.
Youth Mentor
CYE-CYL
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Fostered positive relationships with young individuals.
- Helped with coordination and supervision of youth activities.
- Encouraged participation and engagement in planned activities.
- Identified potential issues promptly, taking necessary action.
- Created a safe environment that ensured every individual felt valued and supported.
- Promoted community involvement and volunteering among young people.
Teaching Assistant
CER Education and Exclusive Education
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Mainstream schools and Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools.
- Nursery - Year 6.
- Various roles such as SEN teaching assistant, mainstream teaching assistant and school office admin.
- Worked with a wide range of SEND students including Autism, Downs syndrome, Pica, ADHD and mild social and emotional difficulties.
- Quickly built relationships with students to obtain knowledge on individual needs and struggles.
- Provided 1:1 support to students with Maths, Science and English.
- Implemented planned learning activities following direction from teachers
- Complied with policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding and security.
Support Worker
PossAbilities
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Cultivated relationships of trust with children through compassion and empathy.
- Adapted to challenging and individual needs.
- Attended team meetings, participated, and gave advice on how to improve child development.
- Participated in health and safety training to make sure the proper safeguards for children's welfare and health were in place.
HR Assistant
BetVictor
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Calculated and updated employees company insurance benefits.
- Assisted with general administration with starter and leaver data.
- Kept physical and electronic documents regularly updated for accurate record.
- Completed and updated company records on Cascade as requested by HR manager.
Volunteer Classroom Assistant
St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Volunteered on Fridays.
- Helped struggling students overcome academic difficulties by providing extra support and assistance throughout lessons.
- Helped set up classrooms by organising teaching material, setting up computers and sourcing classroom supplies.
- Encouraged students to collaborate on projects and resolve issues.
Customer Service
Gibtelecom
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Made appointments for customers.
- Handled customer queries.
- Resolved customer complaints.
- Responding to phone calls and email requests.
- Managed database records.
Technical Support Assistant
Gibtelecom
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Analysed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and handling.
- Improved operations and resolved issues.
- Managed the front desk in reception.
- Ensure every customer had approved authorisation.
- Handled inbound calls.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Autism Studies
University of Kent
Canterbury, Kent 06-2024
Master of Psychology (MPsych) - Psychology
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool06-2023
A-Levels - Psychology, Sociology, Biology
Westside School
12.2019
GCSE - A- C (including Maths, English and Science/Dual Science)
Westside School
12.2017
Skills
- Good time management skills
- Creative thinker
- Problem solver
- Proactive
- Adaptive
- Great communication skills
- Active listener
- Empathic and patient
- Comprehensive understanding of neurodiversity
- In-depth knowledge of autism and related support strategies
Certification
- Safeguarding Children Tier 1
- Handling Information - GDPR
- Mental Health First Aider
- First Aid Training
Research Experience
- Undergraduate, 2023, Investigating Social Cognition in Autistic Adult (A quantitative study).
- Postgraduate, 2024, Investigating the care-giver care-receiver dyad in Acquired Brain Injury (A qualitative study).
- Research assistant, Liverpool Hope University, The Modulation of Facial Muscle Activity in Relation to Autistic-Like Traits During the Observation of Dynamic Facial Expressions (Experience with Electromyography).
- Research assistant, Liverpool John Moores University, The role of the Sensorimotor area in emotional anticipation: a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation study (Experience with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation).
Timeline
Early Years Lead
PossAbilities
09.2024 - Current
Team Member
PossAbilities
09.2023 - 08.2024
Youth Mentor
CYE-CYL
07.2023 - 08.2023
Teaching Assistant
CER Education and Exclusive Education
10.2022 - 05.2023
Support Worker
PossAbilities
07.2022 - 08.2022
HR Assistant
BetVictor
07.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer Classroom Assistant
St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook
02.2022 - 04.2022
Customer Service
Gibtelecom
07.2021 - 08.2021
Technical Support Assistant
Gibtelecom
07.2020 - 08.2020
A-Levels - Psychology, Sociology, Biology
Westside School
GCSE - A- C (including Maths, English and Science/Dual Science)
Westside School
Post-Graduate Certificate - Autism Studies
University of Kent
Master of Psychology (MPsych) - Psychology
Liverpool Hope University
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