Melita – Graduate Teaching Assistant | University of Cambridge
Melita is a Cambridge English graduate with an excellent academic background and substantial experience in mentoring, pastoral support, student leadership and educational outreach. Through mentoring A Level students from underrepresented backgrounds and supporting younger students through admissions and university transition programmes, she has developed a calm, encouraging and personable approach to helping young people build confidence and achieve their potential. Her English degree provides a strong foundation for supporting literacy, English and humanities learning, while her extensive welfare and leadership responsibilities demonstrate maturity, empathy and excellent judgement.
Melita is now keen to develop her practical school-based experience and would bring academic ability, creativity and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.
Education & Qualifications
- BA English, Lower Second Class Honours: University of Cambridge, Corpus Christi College
- A Levels: Media Studies (A*), Sociology (A*), plus a third A Level at A*: St Mark's Catholic School
- GCSEs: 12 GCSEs graded A*–A, including Mathematics and English (A*): St Mark's Catholic School
Experience Summary
Melita brings a strong combination of academic ability, mentoring experience and high-level student leadership. Although she is looking to develop her direct classroom experience, she has already worked extensively with students through mentoring, admissions, transition and welfare initiatives, developing many of the interpersonal and organisational skills required to make an effective Graduate Teaching Assistant.
- Mentored A Level students from underrepresented backgrounds, providing individual guidance around academic progression, university applications and the transition to higher education
- Brings strong English and literacy skills developed through studying English at Cambridge, including advanced literary analysis, academic research, critical thinking and written communication
- Experienced adapting advice and communication according to individual circumstances, helping young people develop confidence and navigate unfamiliar educational environments
- Supported incoming students through a university bridging programme, providing mentoring and practical assistance to help them settle successfully into a new environment
- Demonstrates considerable leadership as JCR President, leading a committee of 21 elected officers and representing students in formal meetings with senior college staff
- Has significant pastoral and wellbeing experience through her previous role as JCR Welfare Officer and responsibility for leading the Welfare Team as Vice President
- Experienced supporting young people during potentially stressful situations through her work in university admissions, helping applicants feel comfortable and confident during the interview process
- DBS checked and has completed NSPCC Child Protection for Tutors training, supporting her understanding of appropriate professional boundaries and safeguarding when working with young people
Key Strengths
- English & Literacy
- Student Mentoring
- Pastoral & Wellbeing Support
- Academic Support
- Building Positive Relationships
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Safeguarding Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Public Speaking & Presentation
- Empathy & Active Listening
- Equality & Inclusion
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Organisation & Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability & Initiative
- Student Engagement