Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Receptionist

Amirah Abdu

London

Summary

I am caring and compassionate person who is dedicated to the wellbeing and development of individuals. Building positive relationships, also dependable and reliable team player, passionate about providing fun and safe environments. I like to create bonds and ensure a safe working enviornment.

As I aspire to become a teacher assistant I have specialised in offering tailored assistance to children with special needs, introducing inclusive learning opportunities. Having experience in overseeing learning development, parent communication and activity planning, coordinating age-appropriate activities to enhance learning experience, Generating positive relationships with parents to support children.

I am an Energetic and enthusiastic individual seeking to gain experience and learn.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Retail Assistant

Primark
London
06.2020 - 10.2022
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Continually replenished stock in line with sales records, keeping well-maintained, presentable item displays.
  • Delivered outstanding in-store experience through positive and attentive customer service.
  • Processed product returns, ensuring items were clean and resaleable.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through customer service interactions.

Nursery Volunteer

Bearfield Day Nursery
London
10.2022 - 10.2022
  • Thoroughly disinfected play areas to control health risks.
  • Warmly welcomed children and their families on arrival each day.
  • Efficiently set up resources for games and learning activities.
  • Supported children with special needs to promote inclusive learning opportunities.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Offered tailored assistance to children with special needs, determining inclusive learning opportunities.
  • Comprehended and respected cultural differences, religious beliefs and preferences of parents for child.
  • Taught alphabet and numeracy to enhance learning experience.
  • Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.

Support Worker (Young People in Care)

Patience is a virtue
London
11.2021 - 02.2023
  • Developed strong rapport with young people on 1:1 and group basis.
  • Strengthened young people's ability to navigate risk and challenge.
  • Encouraged service user engagement and participation.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments, maximising safety for detached work.
  • Maintained current understanding of developments in safeguarding, youth work, and professional social care.
  • Cultivated professional relationships with youth, staff and organisations to build rapport and promote well-being.
  • Attended to needs during challenging situations by offering advice and compassion.
  • Collaborated with organisations, schools and community groups to support youth programmes.

Receptionist

David Lloyd Leisure
London
04.2023 - Current
  • Answered and helped resolve enquiries from clients, vendors and general public.
  • Delivered front of house duties with warm and professional manner.
  • Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Reduced waiting times through effective time and resource management.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees, including copying, faxing and file management.
  • Screened and verified visitor IDs, maintaining security of personnel and office environment.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive impression of the company.

Education

GCSEs -

Wembley High Technology College
North Wembley

A-Levels -

The Crest Academy
London
/2016 - /2019

Diploma of Higher Education - education

University of Roehampton
Roehampton
/2019 - /2023

Skills

  • Email management
  • Security understanding
  • Access control
  • Project scheduling
  • Organisation and efficiency
  • Fast learner
  • Training and development
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective time management

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Receptionist

David Lloyd Leisure
04.2023 - Current

Nursery Volunteer

Bearfield Day Nursery
10.2022 - 10.2022

Support Worker (Young People in Care)

Patience is a virtue
11.2021 - 02.2023

Retail Assistant

Primark
06.2020 - 10.2022

GCSEs -

Wembley High Technology College

A-Levels -

The Crest Academy
/2016 - /2019

Diploma of Higher Education - education

University of Roehampton
/2019 - /2023

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