Abbie Williams

Becoming a HLTA gave me opportunity to really learn new skills that provide a lot of experience and value. Teamwork is a key factor in this due to working closely alongside teachers of all subjects to arrange lessons, classroom plans and to using software to log behavioural reports. Some other duties and responsibilities include:

- preparing classrooms for lessons and setting up slideshows and videos for students

- teaching classes unassisted and covering lessons in the circumstance of sick/maternity leave

- planning and delivery lessons and enrichment activities for students of all ages, ranging from 11-18

- supervising student trips

- liaising with teachers to provide the best education to students

- keeping in regular professional contact with parents to ensure the students time at school and at home is running smoothly

- arranging parent/teacher meetings, including meetings with social workers

- morning, lunch and evening duty

Alongside this I was also trained in the SEND department. This means I specialise in working with children who have extra educational needs, learning difficulties and EHCP students.

- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.

- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.

- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.

- Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.

- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.

• Carefully established expectations and professional relationships with students to enhance independence and knowledge.
• Supported lead teacher in lesson planning and learning activities.
• Assisted with development and analysis of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP).
• Studied and implemented various strategies in each classroom to meet needs of each student.
• Stayed up-to-date on most recent curricula and teaching strategies.
• Complied with policies regarding mandatory reporting, confidentiality and data protection.
• Led small group sessions to help students review and practice concepts.
• Developed and maintained positive, productive relationships with students and families.
• Collaborated with teachers and staff members to evaluate program success and alignment with student needs.
• Supported students in the use of technology to enhance their learning.
• Monitored progress of students and adjusted instructional strategies to meet specific needs more efficiently.

• Assisted hairdressers with cutting, coloring, and styling hair to maintain salon workflow efficiency.
• Completed NVQ level 3 hairdressing
• Prepared clients for hair cuts and styles with shampoo work.
• Completed basic styles for regular customers by using strong blow-drying and curling abilities.
• Minimized infection risks by using required solutions and procedures to clean and sanitize tools.
• Answered telephone calls to provide information and schedule new appointments.
• Offered exceptional service and support to walk-in and scheduled customers.
• Freed up stylists to focus on customers by personally handling basic tasks such as restocking supplies.
• Increased client satisfaction by providing excellent customer service.
• Updated client records and maintained client confidentiality.
• Checked in with clients to confirm comfort throughout appointments and services.
• Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
• Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
• Maintained regular client list and successfully handled walk-in customers.
• Evaluated client needs and recommended treatments and strategy to achieve desired results while maintaining hair health.
• Utilized latest techniques in balayage, ombre, highlights and color correction.
• Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
• Developed creative techniques to provide clients with latest hairstyles.