Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Bethany Wood

Bedfordshire

Summary

Friendly, reliable and enthusiastic graduate with a 2:1 BA (Hons) in Film, Photography, and Media from the University of Leeds. Through experience in childcare, sports coaching, fundraising, and collaborative media production, I have developed strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds. Accustomed to balancing multiple responsibilities and working to tight deadlines, I remain calm under pressure, learn quickly, and take pride in being dependable, adaptable, and willing to support those around me.

Overview

7
7
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Babysitter

Self-employed
Steppingley, Bedfordshire
2021.06 - 2025.08
  • Provided responsible childcare for children of various ages.
  • Built positive and trusting relationships with children and parents through clear communication and reliability.
  • Planned engaging activities while ensuring children's safety and wellbeing.
  • Prepared meals and snacks to meet dietary requirements and individual preferences.
  • Managed responsibilities independently and responded calmly to unexpected situations.
  • Demonstrated patience, adaptability and strong problem-solving skills.

Volunteer Sports Coach

Rush Judo
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
2017.01 - 2020.03
  • Assisted in coaching and supervising young participants during sports sessions.
  • Encouraged confidence, teamwork and participation in a supportive environment.
  • Adapted activities to suit different ages, abilities and individual needs.
  • Communicated effectively with children, parents and fellow volunteers.
  • Helped ensure sessions ran safely, smoothly and efficiently.
  • Contributed to a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all participants.

Fundraising Event Volunteer

Berkhamsted School
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
2019.03 - 2020.02
  • Assisted in organising and running fundraising stalls at school and community events.
  • Served customers, handled transactions and provided friendly customer service.
  • Worked efficiently during busy periods while maintaining a professional attitude.
  • Engaged confidently with members of the public and answered questions.
  • Contributed to successful fundraising initiatives through strong teamwork and organisation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film, Photography, and Media

University of Leeds
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2023.09 - 2026.06

A-Levels - Sociology, Media Studies, Classical Civilisation

Berkhamsted Sixth Form
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
2021.09 - 2023.06

GCSEs -

Berkhamsted School
Hertfordshire
2018.09 - 2021.05

Skills

  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organisation and Time-Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Working Under Pressure
  • Reliability and Punctuality
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership
  • Working with Children and Families
  • Patience
  • Creativity
  • Conflict resolution
  • Multitasking
  • Observation
  • Resourcefulness

Accomplishments

NOS (May 2026):

  • Coordinated with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, police officers, ambulance services and road safety professionals to create a drug-driving prevention film that was screened at Hyde Park Picture House.

Reus (May 2025):

  • Worked as part of a collaborative production team on a short dramatic film, developing strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills. Contributed to the successful delivery of the project by coordinating with team members, adapting to challenges and meeting production deadlines.

Mike's Inclusive Farm (May 2023):

  • Planned, filmed and edited a documentary about Britain's only blind farmer, exploring how he adapted his farm and livestock management practices. Managed the project from initial research through filming and post-production, demonstrating initiative, organisation and creative problem-solving.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Film, Photography, and Media

University of Leeds
2023.09 - 2026.06

A-Levels - Sociology, Media Studies, Classical Civilisation

Berkhamsted Sixth Form
2021.09 - 2023.06

Babysitter

Self-employed
2021.06 - 2025.08

Fundraising Event Volunteer

Berkhamsted School
2019.03 - 2020.02

GCSEs -

Berkhamsted School
2018.09 - 2021.05

Volunteer Sports Coach

Rush Judo
2017.01 - 2020.03
Bethany Wood