Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Personal Information
Generic
AIDAN FINLAY

AIDAN FINLAY

PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE
Cape Town,WC

Summary

I am currently a passionate honours student in the field of psychology and the social sciences with a passion for working with people and acting as a positive influence in the lives of others, and specifically children. I am fascinated by human behavior, social dynamics, developmental psychology, and the world of business. I have strong writing, communication, reading, and interpersonal skills.

Overview

2
2
Languages
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant

Work Integrated Learning Module

The Counselling Hub Woodstock
Cape Town
01.2025 - 2025
  • Worked as a support counsellor to meet the requirements of a work integrated learning module.
  • Provided guidance counseling to members of the public,
  • Collaborated with staff and mental health professionals,

developed interventions and workshops,

  • Completed administration requirements

Sport Coaching

Ultra Squash and Herschel Girls Schools
Cape Town
01.2024 - Current
  • Worked as a sport coach
  • Coaching squash to children and adults on a competitive level.
  • Developed strong interpersonal, organization, and time-management skills.
  • Gained experience working with children of all ages within school settings

General Worker/Assistant

AD Medical CC
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Worked as an assistant of a medical equipment repair company
  • Responsible for the delivery of equipment, assisting with basic repairs and heavy labour, and the adherence to the standards of conduct and professionalism within a healthcare environment.

Sport Coaching

Grey High School
PE
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Worked at Grey Junior and High School as a sport coach
  • Was responsible for athletics, cross-country, and cycling practices
  • Required strong leadership skills, preparation, and the safe-keeping of children during practices.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Honours - Psychology

IIE Emeris
Cape Town, South Africa
12-2026

Bachelor of Applied Social Science - Psychology

The South African College of Applied Psychology
Cape Town, South Africa
01-2025

National Senior Certificate - undefined

Grey Junior/High School
01-2020

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Fast learner

Time management

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Interpersonal Skills

Timeline

Work Integrated Learning Module

The Counselling Hub Woodstock
01.2025 - 2025

Sport Coaching

Ultra Squash and Herschel Girls Schools
01.2024 - Current

General Worker/Assistant

AD Medical CC
01.2021 - 01.2023

Sport Coaching

Grey High School
01.2021 - 01.2022

National Senior Certificate - undefined

Grey Junior/High School

Assistant

Bachelor of Arts Honours - Psychology

IIE Emeris

Bachelor of Applied Social Science - Psychology

The South African College of Applied Psychology

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Valid Code B, Manual, Driver's license
  • Home Language – English; Second Language - Afrikaans

Personal Information

  • Driving License: Valid Code B, Manual
  • ID Number: 0204155317082
AIDAN FINLAYPSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE