Daisy June White
Beckenham,Kent
Summary
Motivated and responsible piano teacher with experience using Excel in admin office work. A quick learner with initiative and good communication skills in English and French. Able to maintain records and work under pressure as part of an effective team. Looking to gain practical experience in an administrative role to further develop skills and provide reliable support to the finance team at J A Kemp.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Piano Teacher
Self employed
Beckenham, Kent
2022.04 - 2026.01
- Teach 16 students from beginner to Grade 5 level each week
- Prepare students for ABRSM music exams, achieving 100% pass ratings
- Manage business finances, keeping accurate and detailed records of income and expenses for annual self assessment tax return
- Plan lessons in advance and send detailed homework to help students with their practice
- Attended training and community events to broaden expertise and help students.
- Organised a recital for students to showcase their progress and have a safe space to perform to an audience
- Maintain own piano practice at Grade 8 level
- Teach in-person and online lessons to suit students needs
- Cultivate relationship with students’ parents and share progress updates regularly
- Receive positive feedback from all students.
- Encourage improvisation and composition to cultivate students creativity
- Experience teaching both adults and children
- Teach chords for songs and worship music, and learning pieces from memory to play simply for pleasure.
- Prioritise fun and the child's enjoyment in lessons, keeping lessons varied and interesting for students.
Admin Assistant - Summer Intern
Redruth Town Council
Redruth, Cornwall
2022.08 - 2022.09
- Used Excel and Microsoft to organise general office administration
- Created and distributed invoices to customers.
- Addressed incoming requests for information, inquiries, and complaints from the community whilst maintaining a high level of service
- Provided administrative support for Operations and Finance Officer
- Answered phone calls and emails for management team during busy periods.
- Shadowed senior team members to develop practical knowledge and gain critical industry-specific skills.
- Showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges, adapting to new situations and learning new skills quickly.
- Established and nurtured positive and friendly professional relationships within working environments.
- Assisted with printing and keeping the store cupboard organised
- Helped maintain office supply inventory
- Facilitated internal communication by taking messages between offices
- Worked in the office as the main point of contact
- Ran errands for senior members of staff
- Worked with the marketing and facilities team as well as helping in the library
- Enjoyed getting to know fellow workers and helping create a professional and friendly atmosphere in the office.
- Collaborated with the Events team to organise community events
- Took minutes at a planning meeting
- Coordinated meetings for the mayor of Redruth
- Made cups of tea for colleagues
- Wrote a blog about the experience of working there
Lifeguard/Leisure Assistant
Carn Brea Leisure Centre
Carnbrea
2023.07 - 2024.05
- Observed swimmers attentively, quickly responding to risks and concerns.
- Helped create a positive atmosphere among the workers
- Set up for events such as activities in the sports hall or family sessions in the main pool
- Managed general housekeeping duties around the pool area for a pleasant environment.
- Undertook regular professional development training to stay updated on lifesaving techniques.
- Handled challenging behaviour and misuse of pool facilities with clear, diplomatic communication.
- Maximised customer satisfaction by greeting guests with courtesy, resolving issues promptly and with enthusiasm.
- Rendered basic first aid assistance and prepared detailed reports on incidents, aiding in future prevention measures.
- Opened or closed pool daily depending on schedule and hours.
- Trained regularly to maintain excellent fitness levels to meet physical job demands.
- Patrolled assigned areas to maintain safe customer environments.
- Enforced strict pool rules, reducing risk of accidents dramatically.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks for clean and safe facilities.
Recreation Assistant
GLL
Helston
2023.07 - 2023.08
- Observed swimmers attentively, quickly responding to risks and concerns.
- Enjoyed interacting with my colleagues and getting to know regular customers
- Settled in quickly and enjoyed the challenge of learning a new system
- Helped create a positive atmosphere among the workers
- Set up for events such as activities in the sports hall or family sessions in the main pool
- Managed general housekeeping duties around the pool area for a pleasant environment.
- Undertook regular professional development training to stay updated on lifesaving techniques.
- Handled challenging behaviour and misuse of pool facilities with clear, diplomatic communication.
- Maximised customer satisfaction by greeting guests with courtesy, resolving issues promptly and with enthusiasm.
- Rendered basic first aid assistance and prepared detailed reports on incidents, aiding in future prevention measures.
- Opened or closed pool daily depending on schedule and hours.
- Trained regularly to maintain excellent fitness levels to meet physical job demands.
- Patrolled assigned areas to maintain safe customer environments.
- Enforced strict pool rules, reducing risk of accidents dramatically.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks for clean and safe facilities.
Doula
Self employed
Redruth
2022.02 - 2024.03
- Completed birth and postnatal doula course with Nurturing Birth in February 2022
- Provided emotional and practical support to young mothers and their families as they welcomed a new baby
- Offered postnatal care for mother's physical and emotional recovery.
- Assisted in preparing birth plans.
- Conducted antenatal visits to discuss concerns or fears about labour.
- Responded quickly to calls from clients during labour.
Counter Staff
Lucky House Chinese Takeaway
Redruth, Cornwall
2021.11 - 2023.07
- Took phone orders maintaining a professional tone even in pressured situations.
- Assisted in the kitchen packing orders.
- Completed end-of-day cash reconciliation accurately, maintaining financial accountability.
- Managed payment of delivery drivers.
- Processed cash and card payments accurately and efficiently, minimising till discrepancies.
- Enjoyed the busy and friendly environment.
- Upheld company standards whilst dealing with customers' complaints.
- Made friends with my colleagues.
- Enjoyed interacting with the customers and always making sure to smile and be friendly and professional.
- Enhanced operational effectiveness through meticulous organisation of counter space.
- Managed difficult situations such as very busy periods, dissatisfied customers or accidents in the kitchen, remaining calm, helpful and polite.
- Dealt with all kinds of people with respect and kindness.
Education
Maths -
GCSE
/2019 -
French -
GCSE
/2019 -
Dance Mat Typing - Computing KS2
BBC Bitesize
/2016 -
Grade 7 Piano -
ABRSM
London 05/2025 -
Grade 6 Piano -
ABRSM
10/2024 -
Grade 5 Piano -
ABRSM
08/2022 -
Grade 5 Practical Musicianship -
ABRSM
2024.06 -
Grade 5 Flute - undefined
2021.11 - 2026.01
GCSE RE - undefined
2022.06 - 2026.01
GCSE Biology - undefined
2022.06 - 2026.01
Cambridge O Level RE Acts and Matthew - undefined
2021.10 - 2026.01
Birth and Postnatal Doula Certification -
Nurturing Birth
2022.02 -
Skills
- Managing personal finances and keeping self employed tax records
- Excel skills
- Touch typing
- French language skills (my parents are both French speakers and we spoke it a lot while I was growing up)
- Quick to learn, settle in a new environment and make friends
- Able to work under pressure
- Strong communication skills
- Good eye for detail
- Focused and motivated worker autonomously or with a team
- Responsible and hardworking
- Punctual and efficient
- Flexible and eager to help others
- Piano, flute and singing
- Teaching
Certification
- Grade 5 Practical Musicianship, 2024-06-01, Present, Merit
- Grade 5 Piano, 2023-08-01, Present, Distinction
- Enhanced DBS Check, 2023-07-01, Present
- Basic DBS check, 2022-10-01, Present
- GCSE RE, 2022-06-01, Present, Grade 8
- GCSE Maths, 2022-06-01, Present, Grade 5
- GCSE Biology, 2022-06-01, Present, Grade 8
- Birth and Postnatal Doula Certification, 2022-02-01, Present, Received when I completed my basic doula training course and qualified as a doula.
- Grade 5 Flute, 2021-11-01, Present, Distinction
- Cambridge O Level RE Acts and Matthew, 2021-10-01, Present, A star
- GCSE French, 2019-08-01, Present, Grade 5
- Provisional Driving Licence, 2022-08-01, 2032-08-01
- National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification, 2023-06-01, 2025-06-01
Personal Information
Religion: Christian
Affiliations
- Cycling, swimming and running
- Reading
- Playing piano
- Singing in the local choir
- Cooking and baking
Languages
French
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Grade 5 Practical Musicianship -
ABRSM
2024.06 -
Lifeguard/Leisure Assistant
Carn Brea Leisure Centre
2023.07 - 2024.05
Recreation Assistant
GLL
2023.07 - 2023.08
Admin Assistant - Summer Intern
Redruth Town Council
2022.08 - 2022.09
GCSE RE - undefined
2022.06 - 2026.01
GCSE Biology - undefined
2022.06 - 2026.01
Piano Teacher
Self employed
2022.04 - 2026.01
Doula
Self employed
2022.02 - 2024.03
Birth and Postnatal Doula Certification -
Nurturing Birth
2022.02 -
Counter Staff
Lucky House Chinese Takeaway
2021.11 - 2023.07
Grade 5 Flute - undefined
2021.11 - 2026.01
Cambridge O Level RE Acts and Matthew - undefined
2021.10 - 2026.01
Maths -
GCSE
/2019 -
French -
GCSE
/2019 -
Dance Mat Typing - Computing KS2
BBC Bitesize
/2016 -
Grade 7 Piano -
ABRSM
05/2025 -
Grade 6 Piano -
ABRSM
10/2024 -
Grade 5 Piano -
ABRSM
08/2022 -