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Ashley Taylor

Hounslow

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in student safety and behavioural management, demonstrating strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Hardworking and compassionate with a proven ability to foster a collaborative environment as a team player, while employing creative thinking to enhance student supervision and record-keeping. Committed to advancing educational practices through effective management and supervision, aiming to contribute positively to student development.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Teaching Assisitant

London Borough of Hounslow
Isleworth, Hounslow
09.2015 - Current
  • Supporting the children, the teachers and the school.
  • Liaised between teachers and parents, maintaining open lines of communication.
  • Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
  • Facilitated active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources.
  • Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
  • Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
  • Led small group sessions for enhanced focus on challenging topics.
  • Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
  • Supervised students in and around the school, during lessons, moving around the school, at break and lunch times and during school trips providing a fun, safe and supportive environment.

Sales supervisor

New Look Retailers
Feltham, Hounslow
07.2008 - 07.2009
  • Promoted from Sales assistant in July 2008.
  • Supervised the sales team, enhancing their performance and productivity.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving issues promptly.
  • Established strong client relationships, which resulted in repeat business.
  • Managed customer queries to improve overall service experience.
  • Ensured adherence to company standards by conducting routine checks and balances.
  • Boosted store reputation by delivering top-notch customer service.


Credit control officer

IMS
Richmond, Richmond upon Thames
02.2005 - 08.2006
  • Promoted from Office Junior to the Finance Department to Credit Control.
  • Monitored customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities, improving compliance levels.
  • Chased overdue invoices by phone, email and letter within agreed timescales to maintain positive cash flow.
  • Established strong communication lines to foster better customer relations.
  • Kept in regular contact with the finance team, achieving harmonious working relationships.
  • Developed solid relationships with clients, resulting in improved payment timelines.
  • Handled queries about payments, ensuring customers' peace of mind.

Retail sales associate

Gap
Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey
12.2002 - 12.2004
  • Promoted to Menswear specialist and Head cashier.
  • Dealt with returns, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Upheld company policies whilst interacting with customers and colleagues.
  • Maintained tidy sales floor to enhance shopping experience.
  • Assisted in visual merchandising, improving shop floor appeal.
  • Provided product knowledge to customers for informed purchases.
  • Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Supported marketing initiatives by setting up promotional displays.
  • Facilitated a smooth checkout process, reducing wait times for customers.


Education

GCSEs -

Whitlow School
Whitton, Richmond upon Thames
09.1997 - 07.2002

Skills

  • Team player
  • Communication, both written and verbal
  • Creative thinking
  • Student safety
  • Behavioural Management
  • Record-keeping
  • Student supervision
  • Proactive

Timeline

Teaching Assisitant

London Borough of Hounslow
09.2015 - Current

Sales supervisor

New Look Retailers
07.2008 - 07.2009

Credit control officer

IMS
02.2005 - 08.2006

Retail sales associate

Gap
12.2002 - 12.2004

GCSEs -

Whitlow School
09.1997 - 07.2002
Ashley Taylor