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Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

Fujairah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Fujairah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Salford, England, United Kingdom

Knaresborough, England, United Kingdom

I am a positive, creative teacher who is driven by developing students’ love for learning whilst enabling them to reach their full potential in an environment they can thrive in. Encouraging student resilience, drive and enthusiasm enables them to build their own voice and make their maximum progress. I have got 5 years of experience working with children in an educational setting and want to continue improving and gaining different experiences as I progress within the world of education.

York, England, United Kingdom

Various, Uk

Over three summers I worked my way through a variety of different roles within this company culminating in being the activities manager and looking after a small team. This job involved working with students from many different countries and continents. I would oversee the organising of activities from sport to music through to talent shows and quiz nights. This was aided by the fact that my previous roles included leading the activities; I would often host the big evening activities due to my… Show more Over three summers I worked my way through a variety of different roles within this company culminating in being the activities manager and looking after a small team. This job involved working with students from many different countries and continents. I would oversee the organising of activities from sport to music through to talent shows and quiz nights. This was aided by the fact that my previous roles included leading the activities; I would often host the big evening activities due to my experience of both performing in front of audiences as well as teaching children of different nationalities. I enjoyed stepping into a leadership role and being in charge of finances, timetables, transport and rotas. My focus was always on giving the children the best time they could have. Show less

Alne, England, United Kingdom

This role involved planning, hosting and carrying out activities suitable for disabled persons. These activities ranged from everyday games, arts and crafts and communal events. I also researched and booked different outside companies and volunteers who came into the home and worked with the service users; it was about making sure they have a full and varied week. I also had the opportunity to obtain my minibus driving license and gained experience working with a wide variety of both physical… Show more This role involved planning, hosting and carrying out activities suitable for disabled persons. These activities ranged from everyday games, arts and crafts and communal events. I also researched and booked different outside companies and volunteers who came into the home and worked with the service users; it was about making sure they have a full and varied week. I also had the opportunity to obtain my minibus driving license and gained experience working with a wide variety of both physical and mental disabilities and learning difficulties. Another part of the job involved taking the residents out on trips to outside activities, shopping trips and even nights out, this meant being responsible for the service user’s safety, medication, finance and enjoyment throughout the trip. Show less

Various, France

Working at a summer camp in the south of France gave me the opportunity to further enhance my experience teaching English as a foreign language, I taught French children from the ages of 10-14 at varying levels, classes were between 10-20 students. As part of the ESL team, we planned and created all of the lesson plans and materials; these plans were used throughout the camps, with regular meetings and chats allowing us to improve and modify the lessons accordingly. Lessons were designed to be… Show more Working at a summer camp in the south of France gave me the opportunity to further enhance my experience teaching English as a foreign language, I taught French children from the ages of 10-14 at varying levels, classes were between 10-20 students. As part of the ESL team, we planned and created all of the lesson plans and materials; these plans were used throughout the camps, with regular meetings and chats allowing us to improve and modify the lessons accordingly. Lessons were designed to be fun and involving, they certainly took on a conversational, creative style which the students all enjoyed thoroughly. Once the teaching was finished I would also partake and assist with various, sports, games, performances and craft activities which fully immersed the students in American culture. I was also a head counselor for one of the “families” which involved running meal times, group activities and daily challenges for the students. Show less

Italy

Based in Italy, this role involved various camps throughout the country, teaching children of various ages and levels. The lessons were based around an overall theme which would eventually mould into a final performance involving the students using plenty of spoken English and performing in front of their families. I would be with the classes during lessons, breaks, all the way through to the end of the day. I would also teach them drama, art and sport based classes. I would teach basic English… Show more Based in Italy, this role involved various camps throughout the country, teaching children of various ages and levels. The lessons were based around an overall theme which would eventually mould into a final performance involving the students using plenty of spoken English and performing in front of their families. I would be with the classes during lessons, breaks, all the way through to the end of the day. I would also teach them drama, art and sport based classes. I would teach basic English vocabulary all the way through to much more difficult grammar and language, a task I thoroughly enjoyed Show less

Prague, Czechia

Following on from my training with LIVETEFL Prague, I was hired by Spevacek to teach English as a second language to a wide variety of students from varying age groups. I taught students with a focus on a specific exam, one on one classes and post-secondary classes, as well as businesses or companies with employees wanting to improve their level of English. I have experience teaching a wide variety of levels from A1-C2.

York, United Kingdom

Working exclusively within the Life insurance sector, I have learnt that being able to help people in a sensitive situation takes a lot of people skills and empathy. Further enhancing my communication ability, I’m able to talk to people who are distressed and help them throughout a very difficult situation. I have also been able to improve upon my administration skills organising customers Life insurance policies, this includes payments and making sure everyone’s details are up to date on the… Show more Working exclusively within the Life insurance sector, I have learnt that being able to help people in a sensitive situation takes a lot of people skills and empathy. Further enhancing my communication ability, I’m able to talk to people who are distressed and help them throughout a very difficult situation. I have also been able to improve upon my administration skills organising customers Life insurance policies, this includes payments and making sure everyone’s details are up to date on the system. This job has also been my first role in which I take a variety of calls from customers and have to react accordingly, there is no control over what the next call is going to be about so I need to have a strong knowledge of the company and what can and can’t be done in order to help the customer anyway I can. Show less

United Kingdom

I am currently a writer within a company that I set up alongside a team of creative types. As well as writing and performing I'm heavily involved in the way we run our social media campaigns; these campaigns can impact ticket sales or content views. Whilst our producers deal with finances and organising various details of travel, film shoots and locations, I am left with the final decision on what is the best way to use our budget in order to maintain a strong growth within what is a heavily… Show more I am currently a writer within a company that I set up alongside a team of creative types. As well as writing and performing I'm heavily involved in the way we run our social media campaigns; these campaigns can impact ticket sales or content views. Whilst our producers deal with finances and organising various details of travel, film shoots and locations, I am left with the final decision on what is the best way to use our budget in order to maintain a strong growth within what is a heavily diluted industry; it is crucial to stand out. Due to my experience throughout the industry and also my past education, I am able to oversee many different areas of our company; I can take creative control over a project from start to finish. I assist with setting up events and publicising them in order to maximise audience size, having the final say on things means I have had to manage others as I need to make sure everyone is working to the same end product. Show less

Bolton, United Kingdom

At Grumpy Dog Media, I worked directly under the creative director on many productions. My role varied a lot depending on the type ofproduction we were working on. As we were working to tight deadlines and on specific budgets, it was important for me to assist the production team in any way I could. I had hands on experience as a camera assistant, co-director and co-producer. I ensured my energy and passion was maintained after long days and challenging shoots. One of my main… Show more At Grumpy Dog Media, I worked directly under the creative director on many productions. My role varied a lot depending on the type ofproduction we were working on. As we were working to tight deadlines and on specific budgets, it was important for me to assist the production team in any way I could. I had hands on experience as a camera assistant, co-director and co-producer. I ensured my energy and passion was maintained after long days and challenging shoots. One of my main roles was to ensure the shot list was adhered to and actors and director had everything they needed for each scene. I had to learn new things on the spot when we h it problems on set to make sure filming could continue. Show less

York, United Kingdom

Asda give great importance to customer service and providing the customer with the best possible experience whilst they are in the store, this hasfurther improved my social, communication and overall service skills. In my role I am required to make sure that there is a high stock availability, filling gaps and utilizing a computer system to maintain control over the stock the store receives. Being able to work on the shop floor and behind the scenes means I have a strong understanding of… Show more Asda give great importance to customer service and providing the customer with the best possible experience whilst they are in the store, this hasfurther improved my social, communication and overall service skills. In my role I am required to make sure that there is a high stock availability, filling gaps and utilizing a computer system to maintain control over the stock the store receives. Being able to work on the shop floor and behind the scenes means I have a strong understanding of how the company runs on a day to day basis, enabling me to contribute to the company. Through this role I have gained experience in FMCG, promo and in house marketing. Show less

Bolton, United Kingdom

As a customer assistant at Vue Entertainment it was my job to ensure the customer journey was upheld to the highest standards at all times. I worked within a team of 40 with a gross turnover of £6.5 million per annum. I worked during the peak and off peak trade and needed to adapt promptly and with professionalism at every stage. Working in every department of the cinema from retail sales and stock management, to providing a safe and clean environment for customers, I gained a fantastic… Show more As a customer assistant at Vue Entertainment it was my job to ensure the customer journey was upheld to the highest standards at all times. I worked within a team of 40 with a gross turnover of £6.5 million per annum. I worked during the peak and off peak trade and needed to adapt promptly and with professionalism at every stage. Working in every department of the cinema from retail sales and stock management, to providing a safe and clean environment for customers, I gained a fantastic rapport with my colleagues and superiors. During my time there I also developed my customer service skills as at times when an incident has occurred, I was entrusted by the management team to deal with these issues due to my confidence, leadership and professionalism. Sales were a large part of my job role and as such profit was often spoken about as key, using my ability to engage customers in an warm intelligent manner I was often able to finish top of sales charts. Show less

Alne

Alne

Pgce Primary Education, Elementary Education And Teaching

Throughout this course I worked across both Key Stage One and Two having to deal with both Year Six SATS and Year One phonics screening.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Media, Writing And Production, 2:1

This course encouraged me to work in a creative manner and study something I thoroughly enjoy. Having to meet deadlines on a varied range.

3 A Levels And 10 Gcses A-C