Silvia Arnone

Leading a department responsible for the pastoral support of pupils Working with challenging and troubled children Supporting parents

Lead / Senior Learning Mentor - Brunswick Primary School - Hove

(2010-09)

• Leading a department responsible for the pastoral support of pupils
• Working with challenging and troubled children
• Supporting parents
• Addressing child protection issues and engaging with external agencies

Teaching Assistant - Brunswick Primary School / Somerhill Primary - Hove

(2007-03 - 2010-07)

• Supporting children in learning
• Predominantly supporting children with special educational needs

Holistic Therapist - Mistiyan Academy of Natural Therapies - Marbella, Spain

(2005-09 - 2006-08)

• Offering holistic massage therapies
• Swedish Massage, Reflexology, Reiki & Indian Head Massage

After Sales Manager - Andalucian Dream Homes S.L - Marbella, Spain

(2004-06 - 2005-09)

• Managing client accounts – furnishing, snagging, cleaning issues
• Liaison with property developers and service companies
• Extensive use of language skills
• Researching and resourcing

Retail manager - Marbella Furniture Gallery S.L - Marbella, Spain

(2003-01 - 2004-05)

• Interior design/furniture outlet
• Management of stock
• Translation/liaison with suppliers

P.A to director of construction company - Origin Actividades S.L - Marbella, Spain

(2001-06 - 2002-12)

• Liaison with clients, constructors and suppliers
• Accounts management and IT control
• Need for extensive language skills throughout

Waitress - Garden Restaurant Marbella - Marbella, Spain

(2000-06 - 2001-05)

• Working in family restaurant business as waitress
• Serving table & bar service, including barista functions

Researcher / Designer - Nine O'Clock Arts Trust - Sheffield, South Yorkshire

(1992-01 - 1997-12)

• Work on a voluntary basis in a multimedia arts organization
• Staging live events
• Research and networking

Residential and Community based social worker - Reed Care Social Work Agency - Leeds

(1996-01 - 1997-12)

• Working in children's residential units - Barnsley MBC & Sheffield City Council
• Caring for children 6-18 yrs. old in Local Authority care

Residential Social worker - Dept of Social Services, Rotherham MBC - South Yorkshire

(1992-01 - 1995-12)

• Keyworker for children in Residential Care homes

In-house designer / buyer - Brecrest Ltd. - Cheetham Hill, Manchester

(1990-01 - 1991-12)

• Designer for children's wear manufacturer
• Researching design themes throughout Europe and the Far East
• Design & stock acquisition

Various in-house and external courses relating to role as Learning Mentor - Brighton & Hove City Council (2007-01)

ITEC Diploma - Holistic Therapies - Mistiyan Academy (2006-01 - 2006-12)

Postgraduate Bursary - Fine Art - Academy of Fine Art (1990-01 - 1990-12)

BA (Hons) - Fine Arts - Northumberland University (1988-01 - 1988-12)

BTEC Diploma - Fine Arts - Eastbourne College of Further Education (1983-01 - 1983-12)