Chloe-Ella Wymer

My experience at Peacocks was a short period of time during the summer holidays in 2023. In wanting to make some money independently whist I attended Year 12 at Bishop Laney Sixth Form in Ely, Peacocks gave me the opportunity to gain some experience, being my first job. being welcomed to the world of work. As my career path changed, I unfortunately had to leave this summer job before I moved away to live in student accommodation during the week days I now attend Dance College in Huntingdonshire. I was unable to maintain this sales assistant job due to unreliability of hours and shifts being unable to attend during week days. From my time at Peacocks, I was able to be introduced to a range of different skills:

• Followed company procedures and guidelines for smooth retail operations.
• Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
• Managed customer lines for minimum wait times and high satisfaction.
• Tagged products quickly and accurately with price tags and stickers.
• Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
• Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.

I had been given the opportunity to take part in Work Experience twice, the first time being 2018 as I attended Ely College and then again in 2023 as I attended Bishop Laney Sixth Form, Ely. I chose to do both of my work experiences with Spring Meadow Infant and Nursery School Ely. This was the infant and nursery school I attended as a little girl. I love working in a classroom environment as I worked with Reception children ages 4 to 5. I loved interacting working and supporting alongside the children and the teacher throughout the working day. These are a few responsibilities and skills I held during my time there:

• Oversaw learning through play and encouraged positive interactions between children and peers.
• Partnered with teachers to plan and execute lessons following school curriculum, objectives and philosophies.
• Provided detailed and regular feedback to teachers on children's achievements and problem areas.
• Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
• Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
• Created and maintained purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.
• Developed constructive relationships with children and interacted according to individual needs.
• Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
• Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.
• Communicated positively and professionally with all staff and pupils, upholding school values.
• Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
• Taught students important learning, study and behaviour management skills for academic success.