CV - James Munro

James Munro
Phone: 07501 786135. Email: James-MunroABA@outlook.com
PERSONAL STATEMENT
An aspiring BCBA with 23% of required fieldwork hours already completed. Currently
completing my MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Bangor University and on track to
achieve a Distinction. Recently graduated in BSc Psychology with First Class Honours.
Often commended as “smart and compassionate”, my goal is to complete the required field
work hours and sit the BCBA exam as soon as possible in order to pursue a career helping
people of all abilities to achieve their full potential and have a better quality of life.
EDUCATION
2021 – Present Bangor University
MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis
Currently on track to achieve a Distinction, awaiting final module grades.
2018 – 2021 Bangor University
BSc Psychology – First Class Honours
 Achieved first class grades for year 1, 2 and 3. Received letter of commendation for
academic achievement following every semester. Placed 4th out of 218 students for
the 2019/20 academic year.
 Awarded prize for highest grade in Social Brain module.
 Earned Bangor Employability Award 150.
2016 – 2018 Queen Mary’s College, Basingstoke
 A Levels. Extended Project Qualification A*, Psychology B, Physics C,
Mathematics C
2011 – 2016 The Costello School, Basingstoke
 12 GCSEs, grades A*- B including ICT A*, Mathematics A, English A, Science A.
EMPLOYMENT
Sep 2021 – Apr 2022 ABA Intern, Ysgol Y Gogarth, Llandudno
A SEN school supporting 300 children, aged 3 to 19, with a range of disabilities.
 Experience working within a team of BCBAs, therapists and teachers to help develop
and implement interventions for problem behaviour.
 Experience with a range of intellectual disabilities, particularly autism.
 Acquired almost 500 hours of clinical experience.
 Learnt to communicate in behavioural language.
 Skilled in DTT, token economies, positive and negative reinforcement and
punishment procedures, stimulus and response prompts and fading, modelling, DRA,
FCT, DRO, NCR.
Dec 2019 – Apr 2021 Presentation Skills Mentor, Bangor University
 Taught students how to be effective presenters and the key skills required when
presenting information.
 Developed excellent communication and presentation design skills.
 Helped individuals with social anxiety to overcome their fears and become competent
in making professional presentations.
Summer 2019 Front of House Staff, The Bolton Arms, Old Basing
 Trained in customer service to provide a welcoming, friendly customer experience.
 Developed strong teamwork, communication, and diplomacy skills.
 Gained strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
 Trained and trusted to handle finances unsupervised.
 Invited to return to the job whenever I was available.
Winter Term 2018/19 Open Day Ambassador, Bangor University
 Developed communication and interpersonal skills to successfully market
accommodation to prospective parents and promote the university.
Summer 2015 Volunteer, Sue Ryder Charity Shop, Basingstoke
 Helped design effective shop layouts and displays to entice buyers.
 Assisted our regular, intellectually-disabled customers with their shopping and needs.
Summer 2014 Work experience, ACG Architects, Basingstoke
 Experienced working as part of a team to meet clients’ needs and briefs. Listening to
their requirements to provide effective design solutions.
SKILLS
 IT and Computing: SPSS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint)
 Languages: English – Fluent; French – Basic; Welsh – Basic
 Other Skills: Full driving licence. Car owner. Till and money handling experience.
Customer Service.
INTERESTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
 Sports: Social Secretary for university Octopush team. Defender 2 Krav Maga.
County level competitive swimmer. Kayaking. Badminton.
 Extracurricular: Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. CEO of Young Enterprise team
winning special commendation award at the regional competition
REFERENCES
Clinical, academic and employment references are available on request.

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