Ava Harrold
S5 Pupil
Portlethen
Summary
I am currently in S5 studying my Highers at Portlethen Academy. I enjoy keeping myself fit and healthy as I regularly attend the gym.
I enjoy socialising with my friends, shopping and eating out.
I consider myself outgoing and good with people of all ages.
I take pride in my appearance and work ethic and I enjoy a challenge.
I feel I would be a great asset to Boux Avenue.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Assistant
Aberdeenshire Council
Portlethen, Aberdeenshire
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Encouraged student interaction in group activities, maintaining sensitivity to various special needs requirements.
- Ensured individual pupils and groups received additional required support, appropriate to developmental needs.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Safeguarded student health and wellbeing within educational settings, taking appropriate action when needed.
- Minimised distraction by creating and maintaining clean, safe and organised classroom.
- Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
Childminder
Various Parents
Portlethen, United Kingdom
12.2022 - Current
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks, including reading, crafts, baking and games.
- Handled accidents and emergencies calmly and professionally.
- Supervised children's play at home and in external settings, ensuring their physical safety at all times.
- Supervised children's homework assignments, assisting with difficult tasks to support educational goals.
- Maintained exceptional levels of cleanliness and hygiene to best protect children's health and safety.
- Continuously exceeded parent expectations by accommodating last-minute schedule changes.
Dance teaching assistant
Sharon Sorrie's Dance Dimensions
Portlethen, United Kingdom
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Supported main teacher to prepare students for upcoming competitions.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to facilitate fun and enjoyable dance classes.
- Prepared dance studio for classes of up to 20 students.
- Encouraged dancers to develop stage presence and performance skills.
- Fostered welcoming and inclusive environment for all dancers.
- Led classes of tap dance to small groups.
- Trained people aged 2 to 10 in modern dance.
- Engaged young people with passion and enthusiasm for different dancing styles.
- Transported props and costumes between studios.
- Explained dance theory clearly and practically to aid student comprehension.
- Kept updated student records and managed filing systems to support security.
- Adapted teaching to suit students of varying ages and abilities.
- Choreographed dance pieces for recitals and productions.
- Checked studio equipment and facility common areas to reduce safety hazards.
- Readied students for specific exams and assessments.
Education
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - N5's and Highers
Portlethen Academy
Portlethen, Aberdeenshire 08.2020 -
Skills
Work well on my own or equally as part of a team
Excellent time keeping and am flexible with hours
Interact well with people
Responsible and trustworthy - I am an S5 Prefect
Well organised, tidy and conscientious
I am a positive person and look out for others
I am a quick learner
I am good with technology
Timeline
Classroom Assistant
Aberdeenshire Council
09.2024 - 03.2025
Childminder
Various Parents
12.2022 - Current
Dance teaching assistant
Sharon Sorrie's Dance Dimensions
02.2022 - 03.2024
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - N5's and Highers
Portlethen Academy
08.2020 -