Early years learning support assistant at Clapham and patching school (2026-01 – Present)
Nursery Deputy manager at Blossom and Bloom (2025-08 – 2025-12)
Teaching assistant and cover supervisor at Schoolwork's academy trust (2024-02 – Present)
- Facilitated the preparation of lesson plans that resulted in well-organised, effective classes.
- Employed creative teaching aids while assisting the main teacher during lessons, making the subject matter more engaging for students.
- Collaborated closely with teachers to implement interactive lessons which improved student participation.
- Coordinated group activities during lessons, fostering teamwork amongst students.
- Organised classrooms for daily activities and maintained tidiness, ensuring a neat and presentable environment at all times.
- Conducted regular reading sessions to promote literacy among young learners.
- Supervised children during break times, ensuring their safety on school premises.
- Supported the marking of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and colleagues, creating a supportive educational atmosphere.
- Contributed to the development of school policies aimed at enhancing teaching methodologies and practices.
- Simplified complex concepts, enhancing children's understanding by explaining them in an engaging manner.
- Oversaw pupil behaviour during class time, maintaining a conducive learning environment.
- Integrated technology into lessons, improving children's ICT skills.
- Maintained a clean and safe classroom environment through regular organisation and cleaning tasks.
- Facilitated consistent communication between teachers and parents regarding children's progress.
- Provided focused attention to students with learning difficulties, promoting better inclusion in class activities.
- Developed visual aids for lesson use, boosting learner engagement and understanding of key concepts.
- Delivered friendly and enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group settings.
- Established trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and effective communication skills.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational excursions.
- Created positive and engaging learning environments to enhance student experiences.
- Delivered support to special needs students, ensuring their safety and equitable access to learning.
- Managed challenging behaviour, implementing interventions to address concerns and recommend appropriate actions.
- Monitored pupils closely in the classroom to foster greater engagement.
Qualified early years educator at Reflections nursery (2024-01 – 2024-02)
- Orchestrated exciting extracurricular activities that fostered cultural understanding and awareness of diversity among pupils.
- Cultivated children's social skills through group play and interaction.
- Stringently adhered to health and safety guidelines, ensuring a secure learning environment for all children.
- Enhanced numeracy skills among students by incorporating practical maths exercises into the daily routine.
- Actively participated in continuous professional development sessions, elevating teaching competencies over time.
- Encouraged creativity among students through arts-based projects and tasks.
- Nurtured an environment conducive to optimal child growth and development.
Travel consultant at Virgin holidays (2005-03 – 2006-04)
- Leveraged comprehensive knowledge of global destinations to provide informed recommendations.
- Optimised booking procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Formulated strategic marketing initiatives to attract new clientele.
- Served a diverse client base, including individual travellers and corporate groups.
- Provided personalised travel advice for enhanced holiday experiences.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction by delivering tailored travel solutions.
Teaching assistant and learning mentor at Ferring C of E primary school (2017-01 – 2024-01)
- Supported the classroom teacher with behaviour management, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Engaged in parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Promoted pupil autonomy through guided independent study initiatives.
- Assisted children individually or in small groups to help reinforce learning concepts introduced by teachers.
Customer assistant at Marks and Spencer (2007-10 – 2017-12)
- Delivered exemplary customer service to ensure repeat business.
- Boosted sales through effective suggestive selling techniques.
- Cross-sold related products at the point of purchase, enhancing overall sales volumes.
Passenger service agent at Servisair (2001-02 – 2005-03)
- Negotiated disruption cases, such as denied boarding situations or flight cancellations, with composure.
- Supported revenue generation efforts by upselling airline products and services during the check-in process.
- Performed duties at the information desk, offering prompt assistance to travellers.
- Managed seat allocation tasks efficiently to optimise cabin utilisation.
- Assisted elderly passengers and those with special needs, demonstrating empathy and care.
- Coordinated boarding gates using effective communication skills.
- Ensured timely departure of flights by managing pre-boarding activities efficiently.
Customer assistant at Tesco (1991-11 – 2001-01)
- Boosted sales through effective suggestive selling techniques.
- Cross-sold related products at the point of purchase, enhancing overall sales volumes.
- Guided customers in product selection to ensure satisfaction.
- Regularly stocked shelves for easy access to products by customers.
- Operated till systems smoothly to streamline the checkout process for customers.
- Accurately handled cash transactions, enhancing trust between the business and clientele.
- Collaborated efficiently with team members to maintain smooth store operations.
Pharmacy assistant at Bakhai (1990-06 – 1991-07)
