Berivan Kurdi

I am Berivan Kurdi, D.O.B 02/06/1978 .I have British and USA citizens. I am married and have two girls (13 and 10 years). Generally I cook, listening to music, walking and reading in my free time.

I am responsible and reliable,good organizition and time management.

I can speak and read in in three different Kurdish dialects Kurdish Kurmanji, Bahdini and Sorani , I also can speak Farsi ,Urdu and Hindi languages . I am a respectful and honest person. I respect all religions, beliefs, cultures and nations. Humanity is my first priority for relationships and communication with others. At work, I am a very punctual and serious person.

I am a morning person and time management my skills are I have a driving licence and have been driving since 2006,good communication with children and i am patient and understanding.

Supporting children's emotional needs and good at building positive relationships with children is my best skill.

Currently i am continuing my education Functional Skills English Level 2 and IT Level 1, attending college two days a week. I am learning new things to support my future career in a school environment.

Supported children in an immigration camp from 2003 to 2006 in the USA, providing care and guidance during a critical period.

• As a Voluntary Teaching Assistant, Assisted Year 4 and Year 2 teachers in 2020 and 2021 in Sheffield, fostering a positive learning environment for students.

• Worked with different culture and languages in refugee camps in USA in 2006.

• I have number of skills that i believe would be useful. I speak Kurdish Kurmanji and Sorani , Farsi , Dari ,Urdu-Hindi.

• Worked as interpreter with Global Connection in 2012 and 2013 in Sheffield.

• Employed as in a supervisory position with Publix Supermarket in the United States 2007 till 2011.

• Worked in sewing company 4 years making camps for US military in 2001 till 2005.

• Worked as a volunteer with women Kurdish community centre as adviser in 2016.

• Supervised children during lunchtime as a volunteer and placement assistant, ensuring safety and promoting positive interactions among pupils.

• I have worked with Astrea Academy ‘ for 4 years as a dinner lady’ supporting pupils during lunchtime and ensuring safety and wellbeing.

• I also volunteered as a teaching Assistant alongside my role, supporting teachers and pupils in the classroom.

Gained first aid experience while working as a Lunchtime Supervisor and volunteering as a Teaching Assistant.

● Completed First Aid training while working as a Lunchtime Supervisor and volunteering as a Teaching Assistant.

● Experienced in responding calmly to minor injuries and first-aid situations involving children.

● Understand the importance of reporting accidents and incidents to the appropriate member of school staff and following school procedures.

● Confident in providing appropriate support while waiting for further assistance when required.