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Andrea Kew

Exmouth,Devon

Summary

I am an enthusiastic, trustworthy employee with exceptional organisational skills and communication abilities as demonstrated in my previous employment. I have managed a small team of people and like to lead by example. I thrive under pressure, welcome change and can adapt to new challenges with resilience and a smile. I am punctual with an excellent attendance record.


Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

School attendance officer

Isca Academy
Exeter, Devon
09.2023 - Current
  • Meticulously monitor attendance records to identify trends and areas of concern in order to break down barriers leading to non attendance.
  • Make home welfare visits to ensure safeguarding processes are upheld amongst the most vulnerable students.
  • Analyse attendance data and report findings to senior staff members.


First aider

Exmouth Community College
Exmouth, Devon
04.2020 - 09.2023
  • To uphold the 3 roles of a First Aider:

Preserve life

Prevent worsening

Promote recovery


  • Maintain first aid boxes and defibrillators across the school site.
  • Order sufficient First Aid supplies whilst keeping within budget.
  • Recording all incidents and reporting serious injuries to the appropriate department.


Teaching assistant

Withycombe Raleigh Primary school
Exmouth, Devon
04.2012 - 04.2020
  • Assisting teachers in lesson planning and preparation.
  • Leading interventions with individual students or small groups.
  • Looking after the welfare of each student and communicating with parents.

Police Officer

Devon and Cornwall Police
Exmouth, Devon
09.1994 - 04.2010
  • Maintain law and order, protect members of the public and their property and prevent crime.
  • Liaise with members of the public, often in difficult situations, using my communications skills to de-escalate or assist.
  • Forensically examine crime scenes for fingerprints.
  • Attend courts of law to present evidence.


Bank Cashier

National Westminster Bank PLC
Falmouth, Cornwall
09.1987 - 09.1994
  • Handling cash and cheque transactions.
  • Opening and closing accounts.
  • Educating customers on different types of accounts.
  • Balancing tills at the end of the day.

Education

Degree - Forensic Science and Fingerprints

National Training Centre for Scientific Support
Durham
04.1997 - 02.2001

Skills

  • I am a highly organised and proactive administrator who is able to work independently as well as part of a team
  • I have great time management skills, naturally prioritising my work commitments to maximise efficiently
  • Within my current role I am constantly multi-tasking but have the ability to return to previous tasks and complete within the necessary time constraints
  • I have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • I pride myself on being thorough and always pay attention to detail
  • In all my previous roles I have had to use different computer systems, which I have picked up quickly I currently use Excel and Microsoft as well as school information systems




Timeline

School attendance officer

Isca Academy
09.2023 - Current

First aider

Exmouth Community College
04.2020 - 09.2023

Teaching assistant

Withycombe Raleigh Primary school
04.2012 - 04.2020

Degree - Forensic Science and Fingerprints

National Training Centre for Scientific Support
04.1997 - 02.2001

Police Officer

Devon and Cornwall Police
09.1994 - 04.2010

Bank Cashier

National Westminster Bank PLC
09.1987 - 09.1994
Andrea Kew