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Erin Offord

Havant,Hampshire

Summary

Qualified primary teacher. University of Chichester Postgraduate and Royal Holloway BA honours English graduate. Organised individual with a wide range of skills gained from teaching and supervisory experiences. Motivated, reliable and committed employee.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Meon Junior School
Portsmouth, Hampshire
10.2022 - 08.2025
  • Taught high-quality lessons across the KS2 setting.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Supported colleagues by stepping into changing timetables and roles as required.
  • Demonstrated flexibility by covering different classes daily, ensuring smooth transitions.
  • Demonstrated respect and willingness to help wherever needed.

Supply Teacher

Class Cover
Havant
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Taught a wide range of ages between 5-11 within the primary setting.
  • Experience in working with teachers and teaching assistants in various schools.
  • Improved ability to adapt to different classroom environments.
  • Increased knowledge of work practices in different schools.

Year 1 Teacher

Copnor Junior School
Portsmouth
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Teaching KS1 children in primary education during a nine-week placement.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills when teaching a class of thirty children.
  • Showed ability to adapt teaching to support all strengths and needs within the class.
  • Showed commitment to establishing a safe and effective learning environment for all pupils.

Year 5 Teacher

St Albans Primary School
Portsmouth
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Teaching KS2 children in primary education during an eleven-week placement.
  • Showed ability to plan effectively when constructing and executing concise lesson plans.
  • Practiced strong communication skills by establishing effective and professional relationships - responding to and building upon regular feedback.
  • Developed excellent interpersonal skills which can be adapted to any workplace environment.

Cafe Supervisor

Fishbourne Roman Palace
Chichester
08.2021 - 08.2021
  • First level managerial skills
  • Brought forth excellent customer service skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction as cafe supervisor.
  • Executed strong organisation and communication skills when managing cafe preparation and orders.
  • Settled any customer disputes in a professional and pleasant manner.

Tour Guide

Funland
Hayling Island
11.2016 - 12.2019
  • Committed to delivering a memorable experience to children through role-playing.
  • Effectively worked with colleagues to establish a positive work environment.

General Assistant

Pro Clean
Chichester
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Worked as part of a large hospitality team, displaying commitment to customer satisfaction at Major events.
  • Gained experience working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring a positive and hassle-free customer experience.
  • High-level customer skills when catering to VIP guests.

Education

A levels - English Literature, History and Archaeology

Havant Sixth Form College
09.2015 - 06.2017

GCSEs -

Warblington School
09.2011 - 07.2015

BA English -

Royal Holloway University of London
09.2017 - 05.2020

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Primary 5-11) with master's credits

University of Chichester
09.2020 - 07.2021

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Ability to Organize Own Work
  • Leadership Skills
  • Effective Time Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Adaptability

Certification

TEFL, Tefl.org - 07/2020 - 02/2021

Additonal Experience

Bar staff - Summerley Recruitment, Victorious Festival, 08/2025

Au Pair Programme - Sunshine Agency, Netherlands, 08/2021 - 04/2022

Timeline

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Meon Junior School
10.2022 - 08.2025

Supply Teacher

Class Cover
04.2022 - 07.2022

Cafe Supervisor

Fishbourne Roman Palace
08.2021 - 08.2021

Year 5 Teacher

St Albans Primary School
03.2021 - 06.2021

Year 1 Teacher

Copnor Junior School
10.2020 - 12.2021

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Primary 5-11) with master's credits

University of Chichester
09.2020 - 07.2021

General Assistant

Pro Clean
07.2019 - 08.2019

BA English -

Royal Holloway University of London
09.2017 - 05.2020

Tour Guide

Funland
11.2016 - 12.2019

A levels - English Literature, History and Archaeology

Havant Sixth Form College
09.2015 - 06.2017

GCSEs -

Warblington School
09.2011 - 07.2015
Erin Offord