Thomas Wood PSYCHOLOGIST
1- 224-543-2078 Twoody1114239@hotmail.com 1975 Jadewood Drive Arlington Heights, IL 60005
EDUCATION
ABOUT
I wish to enter private practice, with a particular focus on the creation of preventative strategies and programs targeted at disadvantaged young people. I have completed my honours degree and postgraduate study in the field of Clinical Psychology with a specialisation in forensics.
Skylake University BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (PSYCHOLOGY) WITH HONOURS 2012 – 2013 - Final GPA: 3.14 / 4 (79% cumulative average) - Achieved at Distinction level or above in all subjects - Highest ranked subject: Principles of Psychological Assessment - Achieved 100% in Human Experimental Psychology article critique - Completed Skylake University Professional Practice Program Skylake University BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE 2009 - 2011 - Final GPA: 5.67 / 7 (81% cumulative average) - Highest ranked subject: Social Psychology - Awarded Skylake Award for Academic Excellence 2011
WORK EXPERIENCE Skylake – Faculty of Society and Design
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (PSYCHOLOGY) WITH Semester Teaching Fellow HONOURS 2014 2012 – 2013 Subjects Taught: - Criminal Profiling - Crime and Deviance in Australia - Critical Thinking and Communication - Communication Skills
Self-Employed
Private tutor 2009 – Present Key responsibilities - Assist students to improve their academic marks and build their self-confidence - Establish organisational habits, steady work ethic, and positive attitude towards school
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Peer mentoring Self confidence establishment Group facilitation Cross cultural communication Equity issues management
Assistant Manager / Tutor 2011-2012 Key responsibilities - Establish learning styles, identify student strengths and growth areas, and develop learning strategies to fulfil learning potential - Arrange weekly team meetings and learning outcomes, understand the corporate, business and centre operation systems within the company, and maintain relationships between the company and its clients Skylake University –Uni-Key Mentor 2011 Student Equity Services Key responsibilities - Peer mentoring, group facilitation, cross-cultural communication and equity issues - Assist students on transition from high school to first year in tertiary education Skylake Tuition
PERSONAL SKILLS Responsible Communicative Creativity
Teamwork Leadership Organization
Skylake university –Student Partner Student Services 2010-2011 Key responsibilities - Assist Student Services staff in service promotion and service provision to students, and administrative tasks associated with Student Services activities and events - Share experiences at Griffith University with commencing/future students