WORK EXPERIENCE 2017 – 2018 - Teacher at Tiger Education Training Centre · Conduct small group and individual activities for a variety of students based on differentiated learning needs to ensure learning at maximum potential · Participate in promotion of the training centre and education procedure and attend staff training events · Ensure parents are fully informed of the child's learning progress and content of the lessons · Develop forward-thinking plans to reduce any possible ongoing issues · Employ assessment activities and strategies to improve teaching methods · Using positive reinforcement to maximise learning potential 2017 – TEFL Teacher at Shenzhen No.1 Vocational School · Taught classes of up-to 50 students in English as a second language · Tailored lessons according to research and analysis of student needs · Employed original and authentic texts; created activities targeting receptive and productive skills and language systems · Used and adapted materials · Prepared assessment and examination material August 2015 to October 2016 - CH&Co, Williams Formula 1, Grove - General Assistant · Maintenance of the front of house and preparation of the dining area · General kitchen assistance and maintaining cleanliness · Serving food during service, maximising sales and making hot beverages for customers · Carrying out basic food preparation according to food hygiene standards April 2015 to July 2015 - Bupa, Richmond Letcombe Regis - Hostess · Providing a high quality hospitality service to all residents, visitors and guests · Preparation of beverage trolleys/trays and serving food and beverages to residents to a high standard · Clearing and re-setting tables promptly and ensure the general cleanliness of the dining room · Ensure that statutory and company requirements in terms of Food Safety, Health and Safety and COSHH are upheld October 2013 to March 2015 - WH Smiths, Oxford - Kobo and Books Sales Assistant · Upholding an excellent standard of customer service and resolving customer enquiries/complaints · Opening and closing the department and training/mentoring staff and work experience students · Working delivery and arranging stock to planograms. · Recall, replenishment, price changes, cycle changes etc. · Promotion of special offers and maintaining stock whilst maximising profits and minimising shrink · Kobo e-reader sales expert with in-depth knowledge of the product at hand EDUCATION TEFL Certification BA Hons History of Art and English: 2:1 - University of Reading And BTEC Art & Design: Triple Distinction - New College Durham A' Levels: English A, History A, Psychology D, AS Levels: English A, History A, Biology C, Psychology B 10 GCSE's grades A* - B including Maths and English Open University Short Course in Shakespeare and IT Key Skills Level 2 AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS · Journalism work experience at a Newspaper · Charity and library volunteer and dyslexia/learning difficulties tutor (2005-2006) · Young Enterprise · Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award · Experience of Secretarial duties in a law firm · Clear CRB Record · Food hygiene and allergy training to Level 2 |