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Emma Davies

Sheffield

Summary

I have learnt and developed a wide variety of skills throughout my working career. I am able to work independently and as a team and I am an excellent communicator.

I have worked both skilled and unskilled jobs and have always found fulfilment in any role that I undertake. I am a fast learner and have a strong belief that any job should be approached with both enthusiasm and commitment.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work history

Interior Designer

Self employed
Sheffield, South yorkshire
06.2021 - Current

I currently work as a freelance interior designer. The service I provide is all done online. Some of my roles are outlined below.


  • Prepare drawings, and mood boards to translate design themes and specifications.
  • Transform uninspiring areas into warm and inviting spaces in line with client objectives.
  • Develop innovative design solutions to meet creative brief, deadlines and budget constraints.


Secondary school teacher of Technology

Kirklees Council
Dewsbury, Kirklees
09.2003 - 10.2024

I taught all areas of Technology at KS3 level and Food Technology at KS4.


  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Administered assessments and standardised tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Created and maintained safe, vibrant and engaging learning environments to facilitate academic excellence.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioural issues to support diverse student needs.
  • Established and enforced classroom rules in line with school behavioural policy.


I was also the teacher in charge of Food Technology so was responsible for overseeing the implementation of this subject. This involved preparing schemes of work in line with the curriculum for teachers of Food to follow.

I was also responsible for exam entries and the marking of course work.

My other roles included managing the subject finances and I was also the First Aid representative.

Waitress

Heaven is homemade tearoom
Sheffield , South Yorkshire
09.2014 - 05.2021


  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.

Carpet shop owner

Self employed
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
06.2006 - 07.2012

I ran a successful Capet Shop in Sheffield for over 6 years. It was set up alongside my husband, who is a floor fitter.

My role was the general running of the shop. Typical daily duties included, serving customers, calculating quotes, ordering stock and general management of the shop.

Additionally I had to manage stock, organise fitters, liaise with flooring representatives and oversee the business accounts.

Examination marker

AQA Examination board
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
08.2002 - 08.2004

As a Food Technology teacher I was heavily involved in teaching the subject at GCSE Level.

To enable myself to gain more insight into the exam paper and to earn an extra income, I applied to become an exam marker.

This involved the assessment of GCSE papers from across the country.

Secondary teacher of Technology

Doncaster Council
Doncaster , South Yorkshire
09.1998 - 07.2003

I began teaching in a large secondary school. I taught pupils from aged 11-18. Teaching both GCSE and A level students.


  • Prepared and presented student reports at parent teacher evenings, offering detailed feedback and insights for individual students.
  • Maintained bright and engaging learning space to stimulate learning, participation and engagement.
  • Prepared appropriate learning resources to aid student comprehension of new concepts.
  • Served as form tutor to 30 students, taking morning register, delivering notices and building trusted rapport with students.

Education

GCSEs -

Kingdown School
Warminster
09/1990 - 07/1992

A-Levels - Home Economics and Business Studies

Kingdown School
Warminster
09/1992 - 07/1994

NVQ Level 1 - Business and Administration

Kingdown School
Warminster
09/1992 - 07/1993

Batchelor of Education - Design and Technology

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds
09/1994 - 07/1998

Diploma of Higher Education - Interior design

National Design Academy
Nottingham
12/2021 - 06/2022

Skills

  • Excellent attention to detail
  • strong communication skills
  • Creative
  • ability to work under pressure
  • excellent team player
  • strong organisational skills

Timeline

Interior Designer

Self employed
06.2021 - Current

Waitress

Heaven is homemade tearoom
09.2014 - 05.2021

Carpet shop owner

Self employed
06.2006 - 07.2012

Secondary school teacher of Technology

Kirklees Council
09.2003 - 10.2024

Examination marker

AQA Examination board
08.2002 - 08.2004

Secondary teacher of Technology

Doncaster Council
09.1998 - 07.2003

GCSEs -

Kingdown School
09/1990 - 07/1992

A-Levels - Home Economics and Business Studies

Kingdown School
09/1992 - 07/1994

NVQ Level 1 - Business and Administration

Kingdown School
09/1992 - 07/1993

Batchelor of Education - Design and Technology

Leeds Beckett University
09/1994 - 07/1998

Diploma of Higher Education - Interior design

National Design Academy
12/2021 - 06/2022
Emma Davies