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Ben Heath

Southampton,Hampshire

Summary

Energetic Camp Leader with knack for fostering teamwork and creating engaging activities. Led numerous successful camp programmes, enhancing participants' skills and boosting camp attendance through innovative initiatives. Skilled in managing diverse teams, ensuring safety, and delivering memorable experiences.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher - History

The Hamble School
Hamble, Hampshire
07.2024 - Current
  • Advised, mentored and encouraged students to develop abilities.
  • Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
  • Developed curriculum to work with students and increase interest in history.
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
  • Worked with other teachers and administrators to improve students learning

Leadership Staff

Frost Valley YMCA
Claryville, New York
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Organised fun-filled events, resulting in increased participant enjoyment.
  • Inspired positive behaviour, acting as an ambassador and role model.
  • Built relationships with campers and staff through excellent communication.
  • Mentored and developed 10 camp coaches to meet and exceed short and long-term goals.
  • Maximised camper experience, managing staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage.

Front of house team member

Mayflower Theatre
Southampton, Hampshire
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Checked customer IDs to confirm age before selling age-restricted products.
  • Enhanced guest experience with a friendly and helpful attitude.
  • Elevated guest experiences by delivering tailored, personalised customer service.

Camp counsellor

Frost Valley YMCA
Clairyville , New York
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Managed conflicts amongst campers for a harmonious environment at the campsite.
  • Helped campers to build, maintain and grow life skills through ongoing coaching and empowerment.
  • Inspired positive behaviour, acting as an ambassador and role model.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Education - History Teaching

University of Southampton
Southampton
09.2023 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Film and History

University of Southampton
Hampshire
09.2020 - 06.2023

A-Levels - History, Economics, Performing Arts

Clayesmore School
Dorset
09.2018 - 06.2020

GCSEs - English literature and Language, Maths, Science, History, Geography, German, Drama

Clayesmore School
Dorset
06.2018 -

Skills

  • Reporting and documentation
  • Strong collaborator
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Child safeguarding
  • Group handling
  • Time-management

Affiliations

  • Stand Up Comedy
  • Wakeboarding

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher - History

The Hamble School
07.2024 - Current

Postgraduate Certificate in Education - History Teaching

University of Southampton
09.2023 - 06.2024

Leadership Staff

Frost Valley YMCA
06.2022 - 09.2023

Camp counsellor

Frost Valley YMCA
06.2022 - 08.2022

Front of house team member

Mayflower Theatre
12.2021 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Film and History

University of Southampton
09.2020 - 06.2023

A-Levels - History, Economics, Performing Arts

Clayesmore School
09.2018 - 06.2020

GCSEs - English literature and Language, Maths, Science, History, Geography, German, Drama

Clayesmore School
06.2018 -
Ben Heath