Maria Phillips
Wellington,Wadestown
Summary
Motivated Educational Psychology student successful at helping university students cope with academic and social pressures. Excellent communication, problem-solving and relationship building skills with experience in interviewing and and analysing data.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Bubble Leader
Victoria University of Wellington
2024.07 - Current
- Completed a Disability Confidence 101 course
- Promote health and wellbeing by providing peer support on the University campus.
- Facilitate wellbeing activities such as art and movement.
- Refer students to other services when necessary.
- Raise awareness of support services.
- Provide support to a diverse range of individuals with varying support needs.
Carer
Autism Intervention Trust
2024.04 - Current
- Duration: School holidays, ongoing
- Provided a safe and fun environment at the Autism Intervention Trust's school holiday program for children with high-needs.
- Cared for the children 1:1
- Was responsible for the child's wellbeing during outings and activities.
- Provided continuous encouragement of the child's engagement in developmental opportunities.
- Fostered strong relationships with families built on trust and empathy, developed through communication.
- Communicated to other staff regarding the child's physical and emotional status.
Personal Assistant/Team Administrator
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
2023.02 - 2024.03
- Consistently organised weekly and 1:1 meetings.
- Generated and frequently updated meeting agendas
- Managed the team leader's calendar and email inbox while providing administrative support to the wider team.
- Communicated information between team members.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information.
- Accomplished project deadlines by assisting with task completion whenever required.
Education
Masters of Educational Psychology -
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Criminology
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington01.2021
Skills
- Communication
- Resiliency
- Active listening
- Interviewing
- Conflict mediation and de-escalation skills
- Workload prioritisation
References
Dr. Chris Bowden
Masters of Educational Psychology, Research Project. Academic Supervisor.
Mobile: 021 175 8175
Email: chris.bowden@vuw.ac.nz
Jasmin Fuller
Bubble Leader Colleague.
Mobile: 027 7357311
Email: Jazzyjfuller@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking/Trail running in Te Whanganui a Tara.
- Cards/Board games.
- Making bread.
- Spending time with family and friends.
Timeline
Bubble Leader
Victoria University of Wellington
2024.07 - Current
Carer
Autism Intervention Trust
2024.04 - Current
Personal Assistant/Team Administrator
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
2023.02 - 2024.03
Masters of Educational Psychology -
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Criminology
Victoria University of Wellington
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