Lucy Perkins

07977160274

lucyperkins94@hotmail.co.uk

Field House, 5 Farriers Close,

Preston Candover, Nr. Hampshire,

HANTS, RG25 2EZ

D.O.B 11/06/94

Personal details:

I am a sociable, organised and diligent 22 year old. I study Psychology & Spanish and Latin American Studies at Newcastle University, which challenges and expands my interests for human behaviour, communication and travel. As part of my 3rd Year from Univeristy, I spent 8 months teaching English in various schools around Argentina and Peru, as well as 3 months travelling around Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Rio de Janeiro. This experience was such an exciting and enriching time, both for progressing my Spanish linguistic skills as well as continuing my passion for travel and foriegn culture and cuisine. In my spare time, I enjoy playing sport, listening to music, reading, cooking and spending time with family and friends. I am an optimist and creative thinker, and I always apply myslef to taks with an organised and enthusiastic mindset.

In Septmber 2016 I return to Newcastle University for my Fourth and final year to complete my BA Combined Honours (3rd Year Grade 65.4).

Education:

Edgeborough Preparatory School 2002-2007

Marlborough College Secondary School 2007-2012

Gained 2 A*s and 7 As in GCSEs

Awarded the Rank Foundation Leadership Scholarship into Marlborough

College Sixth Form, on the basis of my contribution and achievements

within the academic, sporting and musical fields of the College.

Awarded ‘Head of House’ position at Marlborough College

Gained AAB in A Levels of English Pre-U, Spanish and Biology

2013 started at Newcastle University to study Combined BA Honours

Psychology & Spanish and Latin American Studies

Completed online Advanced TEFL247 Certificate

Work Experience:

Kirker Holidays (August 2016)

With 30 years of experience, Kirker Holidays provide discerning travellers with outstanding tailor-made holidays and short city-breaks. To be completed.

Emerge Ltd. PR and Publicity Agency (June – August 2016)

Emerge Ltd. started in 2012 in London, offering PR solutions to emerging brands and talent. Over 4 years, it has grown into a successful and respected PR agency, with a variety of fashion and lifestyle clients. Within a small, intimate team of enthustic and creative poeple, I took on a variety of tasks and roles over 2 months. This included a constant brand awareness and development of 5 particular lifestyle clients (1Rebel, Pink Parcel, true nopal, ellesse and Mello); joint responsibility of the Social Media accounts (Instagram and Twitter) of ‘true nopal’ drink product; daily communication with clients via phone and email; computational skills on Excel, Word and Powerpoint; representation at various brand events and general daily office admin and organisation.

VolunTeach Peru (March – May 2016) www.volunteachperu.com

Over 3 months I volunteered as a Teaching Assistant in Grade 3, 4 and 5 English classes, firstly at Weberbauer Schule (German founder) in Lima and secondly at Davy College in the rural Andean hills of Cajamarca. It was a highly rewarding and enjoyable experience to aid the learning of such wonderful and enthusiastic students. I also offered my assistance in afternoon classes with the Secondary Level students in their classes of Athletics, Music and Art which enrichened my experiences further.

Teach Argentina (July – December 2015) www.ecolonias.com

Over 5 months I taught English in 4 different Language Institutes in Argentina, including in Buenos Aires and Cordoba. I had sole responsibility taking classes of children, teenagers as well as adults, that required lesson planning, delivery of topics, marking tasks and exam preparation. I really enjoyed the range of age groups and abilities, which challenged my skills and teaching abilities.

Edgeborough Preparatoy School (September – December 2012)

During the first 3 months of my Gap Year between School and University, I worked as a ‘Gappy’ at my Prep School of Edgeborough, in Farnham, Surrey. I helped with a variety of duties around the school, within the Classroom, Boarding House and on the Sports field. It was a great opportunity to gain some teaching experience in a familiar, welcoming environment and to earn some money to take onwards on my travels around South East Asia, Indionesia, Australia and New Zealand.

Marlborough College Malaysia (MCM) (January – March 2013)

As part of my Gap Year, I also worked as a Teaching Assistant at MCM, a sister school of Marlborough College (Wiltshire). I assisted with a Grade 3 class which was so rewarding as I could build strong relationships with the students and it was a more focused role. I also helped with Boarding House duties and taking Hockey sessions several times a week. From Malaysia, I embraced the travel opportunities and was lucky enough to travel to Singapore, Bali, Gili Islands, Thailand and Cambodia.

Waitressing Experience:

During the School and University holidays I have worked for many Catering Services: this includes The Grange Opera House, Mange2 and Social Pantry. I believe that it is a great job to learn many skills including patience, organisation and communication.

Skills and Hobbies:

I am a considerate, postitive and enthusiastic young woman I revel in team-work activities as well as strong capabilities when working

on individual tasks I enjoy practicing Team sports such as Hockey and Netball as well as

playing Tennis, Running and Swimming I have a keen interest in Music and Literature Excellent computational skills