Learning Support Assistant (LSA) promoted to Pastoral Support Assistant - North Kesteven Academy - Lincoln, United Kingdom
(2023-12)
- Provide dedicated support to children with special needs, physical disabilities, and learning difficulties to facilitate their educational journey.
- Collaborate with students individually and as part of the whole class to ensure they achieve their maximum potential.
- Specialize in supporting students with ADHD, Autism, SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), Dyslexia, and general learning difficulties.
- Offer tailored assistance, including reading questions, aiding with spelling and writing, encouraging sustained engagement with lessons or tasks, and providing emotional support during challenging moments.
- Orchestrate and lead intervention sessions, and co-facilitate alternative provision programs.
- Compile evidence on students requiring additional support and collaborate with the team to develop personalised support plans.
- Foster an environment where students feel empowered to reach their full potential and are adequately supported within the school community.
Volunteer - Fossils Galore - March
(2024-10)
- Acquire in-depth knowledge of scientific disciplines, including Palaeontology.
- Engage in laboratory work, including the preparation of specimens.
- Interact with the public, providing information and assistance.
- Deliver educational talks and presentations.
- Participate in fossil hunting expeditions across the country.
Store Colleague - Pets at Home - Newark, United Kingdom
(2020-11 - 2022-12)
- Prioritise customer satisfaction as the core focus of all responsibilities.
- Provide expert care for animals and offer guidance to customers on animal husbandry and welfare.
- Undertake animal welfare training and conduct routine maintenance, such as water testing for aquatic environments and sexing small animals.
- Consistently achieve and work towards performance targets, with a particular emphasis on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and loyalty schemes.
Educational Animal Presenter - Animal Club - Sheffield
(2021-05 - 2022-03)
- Utilise a personal collection of exotic and domestic pets to conduct educational talks within a one-hour radius, focusing on pet care and the natural world for children.
- Champion animal education, finding the role highly rewarding by promoting conservation and creating a positive impact on both people and animals.
Stable Hand - White Gate Stables - Brant Broughton
(2019-04 - 2020-08)
- Manage and handle large animals with a strong emphasis on safety protocols.
- Ensure the highest standards of animal welfare are consistently met.
- Perform a range of daily yard duties, including changing horse rugs, turning out and retrieving horses from fields, mucking out, and general yard upkeep.
- Gained practical riding experience through loaning horses during this period.
Sanctuary Work Placement - Penguins and Seals - Natureland Skegness - Skegness
(2018-10 - 2019-03)
- Delivered engaging educational talks on seal and penguin conservation, significantly contributing to public awareness.
- Played a vital role in animal welfare and conservation efforts, including the successful release of numerous seal pups.
- Received commendation from staff for enthusiastic and confident delivery of educational talks within the first week of placement.
- Executed food preparation and cleaning duties for animals within the assigned section.
- Provided till operation support to customer service staff during their breaks.
