Evie Miles

Enthusiastic, responsible and approachable individual with strong experience working with children and young people across education, sport, youth work and community settings. Qualified swimming teacher with professional experience at Jaguar Leisure Centre, Swim! and H2O, alongside mentoring and volunteering experience in schools and youth organisations. Spent seven weeks working at Camp Akiba in America through the Camp America programme, working with children in a residential summer-camp environment.

Following this, independently organised and completed a further two weeks travelling around the USA. These experiences developed confidence, independence, organisation, adaptability and problem-solving skills. Hardworking, patient and reliable, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Enjoys supporting others, helping young people develop their confidence and creating positive and safe environments.

Qualified Swimming Teacher - Jaguar Leisure Centre | Swim | H2O

• Delivered swimming lessons to children and young people of different ages and abilities.
• Helped swimmers develop their swimming skills, confidence and water safety awareness.
• Adapted teaching methods to suit individual abilities and learning needs.
• Created a positive, encouraging and safe learning environment.
• Communicated effectively with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Worked responsibly within a busy leisure environment, prioritising safety at all times.

Summer Camp Counsellor & Activity Specialist - Camp America – Camp Akiba, USA - USA

7 weeks

• Worked at a residential summer camp in America as part of the Camp America programme.
• Worked closely with children and young people in a busy and international environment.
• Helped supervise campers and create a safe, positive and enjoyable environment.
• Participated in and helped run activities, encouraging teamwork, confidence and participation.
• Worked as part of an international team with staff from different backgrounds.
• Adapted quickly to living and working away from home in a new country.
• Took responsibility for campers and daily responsibilities in a residential setting.
• Developed strong leadership, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Traveller - Independent Travel - USA

2 weeks following Camp America

• Independently organised and completed a further two weeks of travelling around the USA.
• Planned accommodation, transport, activities and own itinerary.
• Managed own budget and spending while travelling.
• Navigated unfamiliar cities, airports and public transport independently.
• Demonstrated confidence, organisation, independence and problem-solving skills.
• Successfully adapted to different environments and situations while travelling.

Front of House Assistant - Gifts Galore

• Worked in a busy beachfront retail and icecream shop, providing friendly and efficient customer service.
• Served customers, handled cash and card payments, and operated the till accurately.
• Maintained a clean, organised and welcoming shop environment.
• Assisted customers with queries and helped them find suitable products and served ice-cream and other various desserts.
• Worked effectively in a fast-paced environment while remaining professional and approachable.

A LEVELS - Health & Social Care, Sociology, Criminology - West Coventry Academy (2024-09 - 2026-06)

GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, History, Sociology, Physical Education, French - Coundon Court School (2014-09 - 2019-06)