Kateoj3 Lewis
Trainee Gardener
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About
Enthusiastic and practical individual with a background in teaching and a strong personal commitment to gardening through hands-on experience managing my own allotment and gardens over the years. Passionate about horticulture, plant care, and creating beautiful relaxing spaces. I am seeking an opportunity to develop professional skills as a Trainee Gardener.
I bring excellent organisational skills, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. I am also very fit and enjoy being outdoors in all weathers.
Experience
Allotment Gardener - Self-managed
(2024-01)
- Planned and maintained a productive allotment, growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers
- Carried out soil preparation, planting, watering, and pest control
- Managed seasonal crop rotation and composting
- Maintained tools and ensured safe working practices
- Experimented with different growing techniques and sustainable methods
Teacher - Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Primary Schools - Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
(2011-01)
- Developed strong organisational and planning skills
- Communicated effectively with a wide range of people
- Worked both independently and as part of a team
- Managed time and responsibilities effectively under pressure
- Demonstrated patience, adaptability, and a strong work ethic
Building Conservation Assistant - Unknown
(2004-01 - 2008-12)
mortar repairs, roofing work, condition reports, accounts
Highways Technician - Gloucestershire County Council Highways Department - Gloucestershire
(2001-01 - 2004-12)
Road surveys, helping the public, planning and working with contractors to engineer traffic calming solutions
Education
PGCE - Primary Teaching (2011-01)
HNC - Civil Engineering (2002-01)
BA Honours - Greek and Roman Studies (1995-01)
A Levels
GCSEs - Including Maths and English