Rahima Ali

I am a friendly, reliable, and hardworking individual with a passion for delivering excellent customer service in fast-paced environments. I work well both independently and as part of a team, and I take pride in maintaining a clean, welcoming space for customers. With strong communication skills and a positive attitude, I'm always ready to help ensure smooth daily operations and create a great experience for every guest.

Early Years Practitioner Level 4 at Little Eve's Nursery (2025-04-27 – 2025-05-08)

• Co-planned activities with colleagues, agreeing on learning intentions and sharing ideas.
• Supported group routines, coordinating with staff during transitions
• Implemented key resources that focus on visual learning to aid pupils with mixed abilities e.g EAL and SEND
• Had meetings with key staff members to support children's safeguarding and protection e.g Designated Safe Guarding Lead.
• Became familiar with using positive behaviour strategies to manage challenging behaviour
• Observation allowed me to agree with practitioners on the next steps of how to support said children.

Teaching assistant at Strand on Green Infant School (2025-10 – 2026-03)

• Passionately worked with pupils in Reception class with a range of abilities including SEND and EAL.
• Gained experiences with curriculum taught at the school and planned lessons for challenge and stretch.
• Taught One to One Catchup lessons with target children to build schema.
• Have met and spoken with the school's designated safeguarding leads regarding safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Continue to remain professional and establish positive boundaries with children.
• Established behaviour management strategies that have been effective and efficient.

Sales Associate at Scope (2025-06 – 2025-09)

• Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with product selection, sizing, and styling, enhancing their overall in-store experience.
• Maintained store presentation by restocking shelves and organising displays whilst ensuring cleanliness and organisation
• Handled cash, card, and refund transactions accurately using POS systems while maintaining efficiency during busy hours.
• Worked efficiently with other team members to meet daily store goals
• Met monthly sales targets through upselling techniques
• Promoted store loyalty programs and special offers to boost customer satisfaction and increase sales

Administrator at South Acton Residents Organisation (SARAG) (2024-01 – 2024-05)

• Welcomed and assisted residents in person and over the phone, offering helpful and friendly support with housing-related queries.
• Helped manage internal communications through managing calendars and sending reminders.
• Printed, prepared, and organised key documents such as tenancy agreements, notices, and meeting materials.
• Drafted and responded to professional emails on behalf of the team, maintaining clear and respectful communication with residents and partners.
• Coordinated community events and consultations to promote local involvement and feedback

English Tutor at Private (2023-07 – 2024-12)

• Provided 1:1 tailored English tutoring for KS3 and KS4 students, teaching english language and literature GCSE content
• Created personalized lesson plans to tackle areas for improvement to meet student's academic goals
• Aided underperforming students raise predicted GCSE grades by one or two grades through continuous support.
• Improved students analytical skills and exam techniques through model responses and practicing past papers within sessions.
• Raised students confidence and motivation through regular feedback and progress tracking