Leon Simpson
Auckland,Epsom
Summary
I am interested in entering Postgraduate studies for Psychology in 2025, where I will work towards my goal of becoming a Clinical Psychologist.
I am passionate about supporting Aotearoa NZ's vulnerable communities (LGBT+, etc.), and hope to contribute via a psychologist's role in the future.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emotional Support Worker
Autism NZ
09.2024 - Current
In this role, I provide emotional support to autistic children between the ages of 2-5 years. My responsibilities include:
- Working with early childcare centre staff to support the child's learning and their progress towards developmental goals
- Facilitating relationships with other children to support the child's engagement in centre activities
- Contributing to observations and documentation
Hybrid Duty Manager/Supervisor
Event Cinemas
12.2021 - Current
I am responsible for managing the operations of Event Cinemas Newmarket's premium kitchen.
- Managing FOH/BOH operations in a high-pressure environment
- Delegation of roles and staff liaison
- Storage, preparation, and service management of food in premium cinema dining environment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Creative Writing
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ12.2024
Skills
- Passionate and creative
- Experience in managing challenging social environments
- Intuitive sense of community
- Keen listening skills
- Strong social adaptability
- Adept at effectively and efficiently multitasking projects and responsibilities
Key Papers
- Social Psychology
- Capstone Psychology Research Project
- Individuals and Identities
- Health Psychology
- Approaches to Psychological Intervention
Volunteer Experience
Peer Support Worker, OutLine, commencing 17/10/24
In this role, I will provide peer support to Aotearoa NZ's queer youth communities.
This will be achieved via management of phone calls and IT systems.
Kitchen hand, Everybody Eats Auckland, 01/01/24, Present
I assist in providing koha meals with Everybody Eats by volunteering in their kitchens.
References
Available upon request.
Accomplishments
- AUT Edge Award - in completing this award I:
- Maintained a GPA of B+ or higher throughout my studies
- Secured both a Psychology internship and volunteer role in 2024
- Completed 50+ volunteering hours
- Engaged in employability lectures and workshops
- Assumed a leadership role in on-campus orientations and services
Certification
- First Aid Level 1 (St John) [Valid until 09/06/2025]
- Manager's Certificate
Hobbies
- Reading - my favourite genre is historical fiction!
- Writing poetry
- Baking
- Beach walks
- Food crawls
Timeline
Emotional Support Worker
Autism NZ
09.2024 - Current
Hybrid Duty Manager/Supervisor
Event Cinemas
12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Creative Writing
Auckland University of Technology
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