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Education
Skills
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Volunteering
Certification
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CHARLOTTE TOCKNELL

Dursley,GL11

Summary

Enthusiastic communicator with skills for building rapport and fostering positive a positive working environment. Eager to leverage strong organisational and interpersonal skills to contribute to a collaborative setting. Capable of bridging cultural gaps to enhance communication and understanding. Independent, quick thinker with strong a strong collaborative approach to teamwork too.

Overview

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1
Certification
11
11
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Butchery Assistant

Cam Family Butchers
Dursley, Gloucestershire
2025.09 - Current
  • Advised customers on meat selection and preparation methods to enhance their purchasing experience.
  • Prepared custom orders, ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Executed regular inventory checks to sustain optimal stock levels.
  • Facilitated loading and unloading of deliveries to ensure availability of fresh supplies.
  • Worked with butcher team to improve workflow efficiency.

Assistant Language Teacher

Minoh City Board of Education
Minoh, Osaka, Japan
2021.11 - 2025.07
  • Designed and delivered engaging language lessons tailored to students' individual learning needs, utilising a variety of teaching aids and techniques, including digital resources, fostering a passion for language learning.
  • Tailored language instruction to suit varying age and competence levels.
  • Delivered one-on-one and group tutorials, enhancing student understanding and confidence in language skills.
  • Facilitated student progress by motivating and supporting them to overcome language barriers.
  • Held sessions for Eiken (English Proficiency Test) interview practice and helped with high school exam prep.
  • Assisted students with learning disabilities by providing tailored support and resources to enhance their learning experience.
  • Engaged in after-school activities and study sessions, strengthening relationships and support for students.
  • Participated in meetings to discuss progress, the development of students, and to address any issues whilst trying to find a solution.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, and grades.
  • Collaborated with fellow educators for enriched educational environment.
  • Participated in school events, strengthening community relationships.

Butchery Assistant

Cam Family Butchers
Dursley, Gloucestershire
2020.05 - 2021.09
  • Skillfully prepared and displayed meats, including beef, pork, and poultry, to attract customer attention and increase sales.
  • Labelled and priced products accurately, enhancing customer purchasing decisions. pre-cut portions to encourage customer purchases.
  • Retrieved items from behind-counter storage to maintain fully stocked displays and shelves.
  • Conducted regular cleaning and maintenance of butchery equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and reducing cross-contamination risks.
  • Developed and maintained excellent relationships with customers, building a loyal client base through outstanding service.

Butchery Assistant

Cam Family Butchers
Dursley, Gloucestershire
2014.12 - 2019.09

Supported customers with product selection and inquiries during busy holiday season.

English Student Helper

The Cotswold Wind Academy
Stroud, Gloucestershire
2014.07 - 2018.08
  • Facilitated language skill development and boosted confidence in a supportive, enjoyable environment.
  • Supported English teaching and developed engaging activities for students aged 11 to 18.
  • Adapted English lessons to suit varying school and class levels, enhancing communication and understanding.
  • Utilised strong organisational skills to maintain structured workflows and enhance productivity.
  • Teamwork involves collaboratively finding the best strategy to achieve the best outcome by participating in various sessions such as sport, cooking, and cultural experiences.

Morning Server and Housekeeper

The Black Horse Pub
North Nibley, Gloucestershire
2018.05 - 2018.07

Sports Leader

The Cotswold Wind Academy
Stroud, Gloucestershire
2017.09 - 2017.09
  • Planned and led engaging sports activities for Japanese students aged 16 to 17, fostering memorable and impactful sporting experiences.
  • Coordinated team-building exercises to strengthen group cohesion and enhance communication skills among team members.

Education

BA Hons - Japanese Studies

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, OXF
2016.01 - 2020.01

Study Year Abroad - Japanese

Ryukoku University
Kyoto, Japan
2018.09 - 2019.08

A Levels and GCSEs - English Literature (C), BTEC Sports and Exercise Sciences (Distinction), BTEC Health and Social Care (Distinction)

Archway School
Gloucestershire
2010.01 - 2016.01

Skills

  • Cross-cultural communication and awareness
  • Adaptability to change
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Empathy
  • Computer literacy
  • Creative and critical thinking

Accomplishments

  • Tutoring a secondary school student in Japanese every week, to help with their GCSE exams, with their level improving beyond expectations.
  • Lived and worked in Japan for four years at a middle school. Used my skills to integrate into society and to build relationships with colleagues, students and the community.
  • With support and guidance, a student won first place against all the Junior High School participants in Minoh City, Japan in the English Expression Contest in Novemeber, 2023.
  • Was the voice for the listening test recordings for exams.

Volunteering

Young Leader at Stroud Valley Scout Group, Cubs and Beavers - 01/2024 - 01/2016

  • Supported children aged 6 to 15 years in exploring new, positive opportunities and experiences, fostering their personal growth and development.
  • Assisted children with learning disabilities by employing diverse communication strategies to ensure their understanding and inclusion in all activities.
  • Facilitated overnight camps and day trips, encouraging children to apply their knowledge and skills in practical settings, enhancing their confidence and teamwork.

St James City Farm, Volunteer, 2013-07, 2013-07

Certification

JLPT N2 Certified

Affiliations

  • Played for Gloucester County Girls Football League Div 1
  • Played for Oxford Brookes University Women's 1st Team
  • Played futsal casually in Japan
  • Played for Dursley Town Ladies 1st Team - County Women's Football League Div 1
  • Travelling: been to Poland, Japan (visiting 24/47 prefectures), South Korea, Taiwan, France, Monaco, Portugal and Italy so far.
  • Home baking and cooking - always experimenting with new recipes and making something for others.
  • Going to the gym - doing both cardio and weight training.
  • Languages - beginner in Spanish.
  • Walking my dog in the countryside.
  • Listening to music in multiple languages.

Timeline

Butchery Assistant

Cam Family Butchers
2025.09 - Current

Assistant Language Teacher

Minoh City Board of Education
2021.11 - 2025.07

Butchery Assistant

Cam Family Butchers
2020.05 - 2021.09

Study Year Abroad - Japanese

Ryukoku University
2018.09 - 2019.08

Morning Server and Housekeeper

The Black Horse Pub
2018.05 - 2018.07

Sports Leader

The Cotswold Wind Academy
2017.09 - 2017.09

BA Hons - Japanese Studies

Oxford Brookes University
2016.01 - 2020.01

Butchery Assistant

Cam Family Butchers
2014.12 - 2019.09

English Student Helper

The Cotswold Wind Academy
2014.07 - 2018.08

A Levels and GCSEs - English Literature (C), BTEC Sports and Exercise Sciences (Distinction), BTEC Health and Social Care (Distinction)

Archway School
2010.01 - 2016.01
CHARLOTTE TOCKNELL