Barbara Thordsen

• Communicate with parents regarding progress.
• Monitor and record progress, providing reports to parents.
• Create a positive learning environment that is conducive to success.
• Ensure that children are ready for the 11+ exams.

• Work with the SENCO to identify children in need, and discuss programs to be delivered to the Thrive Groups. Assess and review the progress of cases.
• Create a safe space for children to express themselves without fear of judgment or criticism.
• Guide children in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
• Assist with stress management, self-esteem, confidence, resilience, and issues associated with emotional and mental health; this is done by Nurture/Thrive Groups that I implemented.
• Assist children with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
• Assist in developing coping strategies to manage stress and anxiety.
• Work with family members to assist in understanding, dealing with, or supporting children.
• Collaborate with the assigned Educational Psychologist and other ELSA members to discuss cases and seek guidance to coordinate services for children.

The concept of cooking therapy came about by the need to combine my two passions in life: the joy of creating food for my family and friends, and the therapy and benefits of helping people. Cooking therapy, also referred to as culinary therapy or kitchen therapy, is one way to simultaneously "nourish your mind and feed your soul."

Food is a great medium to connect with others and to self-reflect. This led me to start Kneading Nourishment.

• Sourced recipes to ensure that we cooked something different every week.
• Encouraged children to improve skills and develop creativity. Harnessed connection, ensuring the class sat together and had the meal they cooked.
• Time management.
• Weekly recipe cards.
• Workshops during the holidays.

• Implemented client service reporting to investors.
• Worked with the asset managers to ensure efficient, effective reporting.
• Ensured the timely reports of fund performance to investors.
• Business development.
• Dealt with general fund inquiries and performance.
• Involved in the rebranding of the company.
• Designing reports, application forms, and merchandise.

• Client liaison and support.
• Service clients.
• Analysing financial statements.
• Preparation of all documentation and presentation of deals to a credit forum.
• Investment advice and preparation of investment proposals.
• Database management.
• Sourcing and organising appropriate marketing functions.
• Research.

• Sourcing and identifying appropriate candidates.
• Sourcing clients in the FMCG market.
• Presentation to clients.
• Cold calling.
• Interviewing.
• Research.
• Business plan and strategy.
• Reach monthly targets.