Ella Riggs
Preston, Hitchin,Hertforshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in communication skills, team building, and student engagement. Known for unwavering positivity and the ability to remain calm under pressure, effectively managing behaviour and fostering a supportive environment. Demonstrates patience and resilience, ensuring responsible and empathetic interactions. Committed to enhancing educational experiences through innovative strategies and continuous personal development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
58
58
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Unit Helper
9th Hitchin Rainbows
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
2026.04 - Current
- Helped organise and run sessions and activities.
- Supported children one-on-one to increase their individual and group thinking
- Maintained a safe environment
Kitchen & Bar Staff
The Red Lion
Preston, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
2025.05 - Current
- Maintained professional knowledge about various drink recipes and offerings.
- Cleaned and sanitised bar area, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
- Served customers to foster a friendly atmosphere.
- Managed bar inventory for efficient operation.
- Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
Volunteer
Highbury Infant and Nursery School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
2025.04 - Current
- Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
- Led small group sessions for enhanced focus on challenging topics.
- Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
Volunteer
Whitehill Junior School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
2025.11 - 2026.05
- Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Ensured safety of pupils during extracurricular activities for an accident-free environment.
Volunteer
Phase Grow Programme
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
2024.11 - 2025.07
- Working with Year 5 students with the transition into Year 6
- Supporting them in opening up about their emotions and how to deal with them appropriately
- Working in small groups to encourage interactions and a more personalised session
Volunteer
St John's Youth Club
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
2023.11 - 2025.03
- Maintained a clean and safe environment
- Helped set up and organise sessions and event days
- Enforced good manners and behaviours, getting them to play with each other
Education
GCSEs - Chemistry
The Priory School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - French
The Priory School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Geography
The Priory School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Physics
The Priory School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - History
The Priory School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Biology
The Priory School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Computer Science
The Priory School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
The Priory School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - English Language
The Priory School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - English Spoken Language
The Priory School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - English Literature
The Priory School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 2019.09 - 2024.06
A-Levels - Core Maths
Hitchin Girl's School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 2024.09 - 2025.05
A-Levels - Government & Politics
Hitchin Girl's School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 2024.09 - 2026.05
A-Levels - English Literature & Language
The Priory School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 2024.09 - 2026.05
A-Levels - History
The Priory School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 2024.09 - 2026.05
Skills
- Communication skills
- Calm under pressure
- Team building
- Unwavering positivity
- Patience and resilience
- Student engagement
- Behaviour management
- Responsible
- Caring and empathetic
Affiliations
- Play Netball Weekly
- Babysitting and Glitter Tattoo Business
Certification
Paediatric First Aid Qualified
Timeline
Unit Helper
9th Hitchin Rainbows
2026.04 - Current
Volunteer
Whitehill Junior School
2025.11 - 2026.05
Kitchen & Bar Staff
The Red Lion
2025.05 - Current
Volunteer
Highbury Infant and Nursery School
2025.04 - Current
Volunteer
Phase Grow Programme
2024.11 - 2025.07
A-Levels - Core Maths
Hitchin Girl's School
2024.09 - 2025.05
A-Levels - Government & Politics
Hitchin Girl's School
2024.09 - 2026.05
A-Levels - English Literature & Language
The Priory School
2024.09 - 2026.05
A-Levels - History
The Priory School
2024.09 - 2026.05
Volunteer
St John's Youth Club
2023.11 - 2025.03
GCSEs - Chemistry
The Priory School
2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - French
The Priory School
2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Geography
The Priory School
2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Physics
The Priory School
2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - History
The Priory School
2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Biology
The Priory School
2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Computer Science
The Priory School
2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
The Priory School
2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - English Language
The Priory School
2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - English Spoken Language
The Priory School
2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - English Literature
The Priory School
2019.09 - 2024.06