Alisha Davis

Energetic, customer-focused professional with extensive experience in fast-paced retail, hospitality, and high-volume operational environments. Fully trained in commercial bar operations and beverage preparation, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service, managing cash handling, and maintaining strict health, safety, and hygiene standards under pressure. Adaptable, collaborative team player skilled at building warm rapport with the public and working efficiently in high-turnover settings.

Nursery Practitioner - The Family Tree Children’s Day Nursery

(2026-03)

• Provided safe, nurturing, and stimulating care for children, supporting physical, emotional, and social development.
• Planned and led engaging, age-appropriate educational activities, sensory play, and creative learning experiences.
• Partnered closely with parents, guardians, and team members to monitor developmental milestones, maintain detailed observation records, and ensure a secure environment.

Supply Teacher and Teaching Assistant - Milk Education & Vision For Education

(2025-09 - 2026-02)

• Delivered adaptable, high-quality lessons across various primary and early years classrooms, maintaining continuity of learning and positive behavior management.
• Provided targeted support for pupils with diverse learning needs, tailoring instructions to foster an inclusive and encouraging environment

Shop Assistant - Nisa Local

(2025-02 - 2025-08)

• Delivered efficient customer service in a high-turnover retail setting, managing register operations, inventory auditing, date-code checks, and cash reconciliation.
• Upheld strict statutory compliance regarding age-restricted sales (Challenge 25) and store safety procedures.

Trainee Teacher - NEAT Academy Trust

(2024-09 - 2025-07)

• Planned and delivered differentiated lesson frameworks, using formative and summative assessment data to inform future learning strategies.
• Analysed pupil performance data to track progress toward target milestones, presenting regular progress updates to academic mentors.

Bartender and Barista - Twelve25 Tynemouth

(2024-04 - 2025-02)

• Utilised professional commercial espresso equipment and automated bar machinery to prepare hot beverages, cocktails, and draft drinks with high speed and precision.
• Operated effectively under pressure in a high-volume venue during peak service hours, maintaining exceptional drink quality and customer service standards.
• Supported stock control, managed customer queries, and ensured strict compliance with licensing, hygiene, and safety standards.

Teaching Assistant - Vision For Education

(2023-11 - 2024-04)

• Supported classroom teachers by delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions to boost student engagement and academic comprehension.
• Adapted resources dynamically to assist learners requiring specialized developmental and educational support.

Bartender & Floor Staff - Allard’s Tynemouth

(2023-02 - 2023-11)

• Delivered high-quality front-of-house service in a busy bar and lounge setting, applying formal barista training to prepare specialty hot drinks and manage beverage service.
• Built strong rapport with regulars, handled high weekend footfall, and maintained a welcoming, customer-first environment.
• Maintained clean, compliant working environments while collaborating closely with floor and bar staff

Floor Staff - JD Wetherspoon

(2018-11 - 2023-02)

• Managed high-volume customer footfall in a fast-paced, high-pressure hospitality environment while maintaining rigorous health, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Developed strong multi-tasking, communication, and conflict-resolution skills through prompt and friendly customer interaction.

Retail Assistant - Primark

(2022-10 - 2022-12)

• Executed fast-paced floor operations, stock replenishment, and visual merchandising standards during peak retail trading seasons.
• Assisted customers with inquiries and maintained a tidy, accessible shopping environment under strict time constraints.

Kiosk Staff - Sodexo – St James Park

(2018-08 - 2019-05)

• Provided high-speed counter service and transaction management during major stadium match-days and high-capacity events.
• Worked effectively under pressure within a tight-knit team to ensure rapid queue management and strict food hygiene compliance.

PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Primary 5–11 - NEAT SCITT (Teach First) – Newcastle (2024-09 - 2025-07)

BSc (Hons) - Psychology (Clinical Psychology) - Northumbria University – Newcastle (2020-09 - 2023-07)