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Dorton, England, United Kingdom

Chinnor, Oxon

• Planned sequential and individual lessons following the school curriculum map.• Developed imaginative and vibrant resources to deepen learning in enhanced provision (EYFS).• Provide a welcoming and nurturing environment, offering a dynamic, opportunity-rich education. Promoting general progress for all students.• Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experiences.• Formatively and summatively assess students and maintain records… Show more • Planned sequential and individual lessons following the school curriculum map.• Developed imaginative and vibrant resources to deepen learning in enhanced provision (EYFS).• Provide a welcoming and nurturing environment, offering a dynamic, opportunity-rich education. Promoting general progress for all students.• Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experiences.• Formatively and summatively assess students and maintain records, ensuring interventions where needed.• Ensure children are happy, confident and motivated to learn on a daily basis; developing curiosity, resilience and collaboration.• Utilised technology to enhance student education and comprehension.• Liaising with colleagues to support SEND/EAL students by differentiating lesson content and delivery.• Managed Teaching Assistants in the classroom to support learning for all.• Participate in staff meetings and contribute and support the school's aims and ethos.• Managing behaviour in the classroom and outdoors to ensure a positive learning experience for all.• Balanced university-based study alongside weekly teaching duties. Show less

Dorton, England, United Kingdom

• Creatively assisting the teacher in developing continuous provision resources.• Deputised for teacher - Phonics, Maths and EYFS core areas.• Carried out Baseline and end-of-year CEM tests, and monitored progress throughout the year - analysed and fed back to the teacher regularly any gaps in attainment.• Supported Forest School, Music and PE teachers in lessons.• Daily phonics and reading with students to promote progress for all.• Maintained a welcoming and nurturing… Show more • Creatively assisting the teacher in developing continuous provision resources.• Deputised for teacher - Phonics, Maths and EYFS core areas.• Carried out Baseline and end-of-year CEM tests, and monitored progress throughout the year - analysed and fed back to the teacher regularly any gaps in attainment.• Supported Forest School, Music and PE teachers in lessons.• Daily phonics and reading with students to promote progress for all.• Maintained a welcoming and nurturing environment for all in the classroom.• Developed a love of learning for all.• Supported 1-2-1 teaching assistant with ECHP when needed.• Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.• Created summaries of student progress to feedback to the teacher to aid report writing.• Supervised students at playtime in EYFS/KS1, monitoring behaviour and fostering good relationships between the children.• Prepared engaging after-school activities to boost stimulation and encourage further academic interest (Cooking and Drawing Club). Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Developed a successful portrait photography business over ten years specialising in Personal Branding, Family and Wedding Photography in Switzerland, London and Buckinghamshire. • Collaborated closely with businesses and individuals to create imagery to reflect their brand – both products and people. • Created a website to showcase work to potential new customers - www.fkingsleyphotography.com• Determined best suppliers to showcase work, and linked them to website for ease of… Show more Developed a successful portrait photography business over ten years specialising in Personal Branding, Family and Wedding Photography in Switzerland, London and Buckinghamshire. • Collaborated closely with businesses and individuals to create imagery to reflect their brand – both products and people. • Created a website to showcase work to potential new customers - www.fkingsleyphotography.com• Determined best suppliers to showcase work, and linked them to website for ease of customer ordering. Attended trade shows to source new innovative products for customers. • Set up systems to make workflow as efficient as possible.• Designed marketing material suitable for multi-channels including social media to create new business.• Sourced new business through social media, wedding fairs, and networking. • Continuously developed new skills in editing through online and in person training. Show less

Specialising in Portrait Photography.

London, England, United Kingdom

Turnover £1.2m - £2m per week (100+ options per month)• Developed and launched the Tops and Dresses range each season, to balance the core range with newness, taking considered risks to maintain credibility and interest.• Analysis of weekly sales to trade products within season, to maximise sales and profits. • Negotiation of all cost prices of products – balancing product aesthetics and profit margins. • Managed designers to ensure they translated trends into commercial… Show more Turnover £1.2m - £2m per week (100+ options per month)• Developed and launched the Tops and Dresses range each season, to balance the core range with newness, taking considered risks to maintain credibility and interest.• Analysis of weekly sales to trade products within season, to maximise sales and profits. • Negotiation of all cost prices of products – balancing product aesthetics and profit margins. • Managed designers to ensure they translated trends into commercial products for the target customer. • Created and delivered yearly business strategy for the department to meet customer requirements in alignment with the corporate strategy.• Set the pricing architecture for the range, constantly reviewing against the competition.• Established creative direction for the range, including fabric, colour, print, and innovations in design. • Presented all new ranges to the Head of Buying and Directors.• Managed and developed the careers of junior members of the team. • Orchestrated the sourcing strategy for the range, and communicated to all stakeholders. Built and maintained a strong and flexible supply base internationally and within the UK. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Turnover £500k - £1million per week , 50 options per month• Accountability for sourcing and developing commercial product for the Tailoring Department. Ranges included Jackets, Skirts and Trousers. From initial sketch to final delivered product. • Management of In-House Designers – developing ideas from catwalk to store. • Presented new ranges to Directors from initial ideas to final products.• Management and selection of suitable supply base to deliver product on time… Show more Turnover £500k - £1million per week , 50 options per month• Accountability for sourcing and developing commercial product for the Tailoring Department. Ranges included Jackets, Skirts and Trousers. From initial sketch to final delivered product. • Management of In-House Designers – developing ideas from catwalk to store. • Presented new ranges to Directors from initial ideas to final products.• Management and selection of suitable supply base to deliver product on time, manage risk, and ensure flexibility to re-order within season. • Developed strong relationships with both garment and fabric suppliers to ensure products were delivered on time, and re-orders within season possible.• Planned and traded current ranges to maximise profits and minimise mark downs. • Negotiation of all cost prices and total buys. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Postgraduate Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching, Distinction

Photography, Distinction

Ba (Hons), Retail Management; Retail Information Systems, Management Accounting, 1St Class

Fashion Retailing , Consultancy Project with Asda/Walmart - George Clothing (Rose Bowl Winner 2002), Buying and Merchandising (B&Q Award.

Licg, Retail Management

One year project whilst working within Marks and Spencer Head Office.

A Levels, Business And Economics, Geography, Art

Also completed RSA C.L.A.I.T: Distinction

Gcse'S, English, Maths, Science, Geography, Business, Art. I.T

Art (A*), Maths (A), English Lit (A), Business Studies (A), German (A), Chemistry, Physics, Biology (AA), Geography (A), English (B), I.T..