ISABELLA VALPY
St. Andrews,Fife
Summary
I am a third year undergrad student at the University of St Andrews studying Psychology honours, with geography and sustainability studied in undergrad. I am looking to complete a ClinPsych in the future, and would love to work with children in the future.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Upcoming work experience placement
National Gambling Clinic
2025.07
Volenteer Peer Support
University Based
2024.09 - 2025.04
- Policy based understandings
- Aiming to complete a minimum 55 volunteer hours per semester
Nanny for a Neurodivergent Child
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Engaging in interactive play and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment
Intern
Sustainability Now
2024.06 - 2024.06
- Materiality assessment for EG Group: Analysed Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) topics for five retailers, identifying key sustainability metrics and areas for improvement.
- Participated in a strategic meeting at PwC to discuss CSRD audit proposals.
Weekly Volenteer
Portobello Rugby Trust
2021.09 - 2022.05
- Weekly commitment during term time to mentor young children developing strong communication skills
- Delivered one-on-one sessions to guide mentees through reading and writing within the Homework Club
- Assisting coaches at the football academy; encouraging 4-14 year olds with teamwork, resilience and confidence building.
- DBS checked and trained in safeguarding
Peer Mentor
Queens Gate School
2021.09 - 2022.05
- Assigned a year 7 pupil to help during the school year once I completed several training modules.
- Required good listening skills and problem solving to help her overcome challenges.
AgeUK Volunteer
School Outreach
2021.09 - 2022.04
- Volunteering singing to the elderly and engaged in intergenerational conversation, which helped in creating community and reducing loneliness
Community Volunteer
Sands End Community, SEAPIA
2021.12 - 2021.12
- During Easter and Christmas, I worked with a small team to assemble food parcels and hand deliver them, taking time to chat and bring happiness to many vulnerable seniors
Environmental Volenteer
Thames 21 foreshore clean up
2021.05 - 2021.05
- Under the “environmental sustainability” arm of the CSR programme
- Experienced first-hand the detrimental impact of river pollutants strengthening my awareness of environmental issues
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of St Andrews
2022.09 - 2026.07
A-Levels - Mathematics, Psychology, Geography
Queens Gate School
2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs -
Queens Gate School
2018.09 - 2020.06
Hobbies and interest
- Student membership of The British Psychological Societ
- Saturday classes at the Sylvia Young Theatre School & The National Youth Theatre for over 6 years, building confidence through performance.
- Committee member of Ultimate Frisbee: number 1 ranked team in the UK.
Accomplishments
Scottish Mental Health First Aid Course (Public Health Scotland)
Royal Geographical Society Award: Winner of the 'David W.Smith Memorial'
Timeline
Upcoming work experience placement
National Gambling Clinic
2025.07
Volenteer Peer Support
University Based
2024.09 - 2025.04
Intern
Sustainability Now
2024.06 - 2024.06
Nanny for a Neurodivergent Child
2024.06 - 2024.08
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of St Andrews
2022.09 - 2026.07
Community Volunteer
Sands End Community, SEAPIA
2021.12 - 2021.12
Weekly Volenteer
Portobello Rugby Trust
2021.09 - 2022.05
Peer Mentor
Queens Gate School
2021.09 - 2022.05
AgeUK Volunteer
School Outreach
2021.09 - 2022.04
Environmental Volenteer
Thames 21 foreshore clean up
2021.05 - 2021.05
A-Levels - Mathematics, Psychology, Geography
Queens Gate School
2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs -
Queens Gate School
2018.09 - 2020.06