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Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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Clare Lyons

Sole Street ,Kent

Summary

I am an experienced and approachable person with a professional, friendly and polite manner. Confident, quick learner comfortable working in fast-paced environments.

I am happy working both independently and as part of a team, using initiative to complete tasks.


Previously, I have demonstrated strong organisational skills, diary management, and travel administration. Having work experience in both the financial and education sectors, I possess exceptional discretion, confidentiality, and diplomacy in handling sensitive matters. I have a strong working knowledege of Microsoft Office, appointment scheduling, telephone etiquette, and proactive communication. A dedicated team player.


As a teachnig assistant, I showed compassion to parents and students alike. I am an approachable individual with professional, friendly and polite manner. Confident, quick learner comfortable working in fast-paced environments. I am detail-orientated and self-motivated and able to prioritise and multitask. In additon, I can demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills, have been capable of supporting classroom activities and fostering positive learning environment. Proficient in assisting with lesson planning and providing one-on-one support to students.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Teaching assistant in primary school

Cobham Primary School
Cobham, Kent
09.2014 - 05.2025


  • Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
  • Fostered positive relationships with parents and colleagues to create a s
  • Supportive educational atmosphere.
  • Utilised creative teaching aids whilst assisting main teacher during lessons, making subject matter more interesting for students.
  • Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
  • Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.
  • One-to-one to a number of different children with complex learning difficulties.
  • Enhanced children's understanding of complex ideas by simplifying and explaining concepts in an engaging way.
  • Assisted with the marking of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
  • Aided in the supervision of children during break times further ensuring their safety while on school premises.
  • Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
  • Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.

Investment Administration Co-ordinator

Fidelity International Investments
City of London, London
03.1998 - 10.2009
  • Scheduled internal appointments for optimal time management of executives.
  • Scheduled client Investment meetings both internally and externally; home and abroad.
  • Managed documents to maintain organisation and accuracy
  • Organised travel arrangements for seamless business trips, including Fund Manager Roadshows and International conferences; some of which I personally attended.
  • Handled confidential information, ensuring privacy and compliance.

Trading Assistant

Bear Stearns International
Canary Wharf, London
09.1994 - 02.1998
  • Managed administrative tasks, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the Emerging Markets Equity trading department.


Education

GCSEs -

Chapter Secondary School for Girls
Rochester, Medway
09.1985 - 07.1990

A-Levels - English

Chapter Secondary School for Girls
Rochester, Medway

Higher National Diploma - Business and Finance

Mid-Kent College
Rochester, Medway
09.1992 - 07.1994

Skills

  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Organisational proficiency
  • Spelling and grammar accuracy
  • Diplomacy and tactfulness
  • Schedule management
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Organisation and efficiency
  • Travel administration
  • Dedicated team player
  • Resilience and perseverance
  • Proactive communication


Affiliations

  • Attending Gym to keep fit and healthy, assisting and supporting local Sports club, travel and family.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teaching assistant in primary school

Cobham Primary School
09.2014 - 05.2025

Investment Administration Co-ordinator

Fidelity International Investments
03.1998 - 10.2009

Trading Assistant

Bear Stearns International
09.1994 - 02.1998

Higher National Diploma - Business and Finance

Mid-Kent College
09.1992 - 07.1994

GCSEs -

Chapter Secondary School for Girls
09.1985 - 07.1990

A-Levels - English

Chapter Secondary School for Girls
Clare Lyons