Grace Simons

Friendly, reliable and adaptable Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences final year student at the University of Birmingham, with experience in hospitality, childcare and customer-facing roles. Sociable and confident communicating with a wide range of people and creating a welcoming, positive environment for customers and colleagues. Experienced in working responsibly and pro-actively in busy environments, responding to different needs and maintaining a high standard of service.

A quick learner who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to contribute to a customer-focused retail or hospitality team.

Catering Assistant at The Soulfood House (2024-09 – 2025-05)

Attentively served guests food and drinks whilst helping maintain a positive atmosphere.

• Worked efficiently in busy environments, adapting to changing customer and event requirements.
• Developed strong communication and hospitality skills through regular interaction with guests and colleagues.
• Demonstrated reliability and professionalism when working both weekday and weekend shifts.

Agency Nanny at Koru Kids (2024-04 – 2024-07)

Responsible for the wellbeing and daily routines of two children, including homework, preparing meals and taking them to extra-curricular activities.

• Built strong relationships with parents and children through patience, communication and reliability.
• Managed responsibilities independently and consistently maintained a high level of care

Private Childminder (2023-03 – 2023-07)

Independently cared for two children, ensuring their safety and creating engaging activities whilst their parents were at work.

• Developed strong interpersonal, organisational and responsibility skills

Receptionist at Avant Garde Artiste (2021-10 – 2022-10)

Worked weekends as receptionist at hairdressing salon.

• Welcomed customers and created a friendly and professional first impression.
• Engaged with customers, answered telephone enquiries, made bookings and prepared beverages.
• Managed multiple responsibilities while maintaining an organised and welcoming environment.
• Developed strong customer-service skills through regular interaction with a wide range of customers.

Private Tutor (2022-04 – 2022-07)

Requested by student's parents to plan and deliver weekly sessions tailored to the student's individual educational needs to assist with GCSE exam preparation.

• Adapted explanations and activities to support different subjects and learning styles.
• Developed strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.

Children's Weekend Group Leader at St Dunstan's Church (2019-10 – 2022-03)

Volunteering role which supported groups of 10+ primary-school children alongside another adult.

• Took responsibility for activities and the wellbeing of multiple children.
• Developed teamwork and leadership skills.

A Levels in Graphic Communications, Psychology, English Literature – Twyford Church of England (2017-09 – 2023-06)

GCSE in Computer Science, Combined Science, Spanish, Graphics, History, Maths, English, Religious Education – Twyford Church of England

BA in Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences – University of Birmingham (2023-09 – 2027)

Exchange Year in Sociology – San Jose State University (2025-08 – 2026-05)