Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
REFERENCES
Timeline
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Finty Turner

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong commitment to continuous learning and skill development. Highly organized and reliable, demonstrating effective communication and active listening skills. Proven ability to build rapport and foster positive relationships in diverse environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Learning and Teaching Assistant

The Academy of Central Bedfordshire
Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire
2024.09 - 2026.03
  • There were many responsibilities during my time at ACB, including providing additional support to students with special educational needs, to ensure inclusivity, developing and nurturing excellent relationships with students and staff to enhance positive learning environments, and offering one-on-one guidance to struggling students.
  • Other duties were to create classroom materials to enhance lesson delivery, manage administrative responsibilities, provide safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment, and participate in parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and potential improvements, all while maintaining empathy and sensitivity towards students with behavioural difficulties, trauma, and additional needs.
  • Being able to establish a Lego group, to help certain children to regulate, was also very rewarding.

Arts and Crafts Instructor

Barracudas Activity Day Camps
Letchworth Garden City
2024.08 - 2024.09

Key responsibilities: planning and overseeing fun activities for varying abilities, preparing and tidying the art room, ensuring clean, safe environments, maintaining child safety, security and good behaviour during activities, and assisting in development of personal skills.

Early Years Group Leader

Barracudas Activity Day Camps
Letchworth Garden City
2023.07 - 2023.08

Key responsibilities: planning and overseeing fun activities for varying abilities, preparing and tidying playrooms, meal and outdoor areas, ensuring clean, safe environments, maintaining child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities, and attending to younger children's basic physical needs as well as assisting in development of personal skills.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Counselling Psychology

University of Chichester
Chichester, West Sussex
2021.09 - 2024.02

A-Levels - Psychology (A), French (B), History (B)

St Francis College
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
2019.09 - 2021.06

11 GCSEs - Maths (7), English Language (6)

St Francis College
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
2017.09 - 2019.06

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Creativity
  • Resourcefulness
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Organisational skills
  • Patience and tolerance

Certification

Enhanced DBS (2025)

AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

As well as regular staff training, I completed my certificate in Lego Therapy and developed my skills with Team Teach.

After attaining my Bronze and Silver awards, I completed my Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, which strengthened my ability to overcome challenges, as well as enhancing my teamworking skills. 

I was fortunate enough to travel to Costa Rica with True Adventure; raising funds, trekking through different terrains, meeting locals, volunteering at a turtle sanctuary, and earning my PADI Open Water Diver certification. 

I have also achieved LAMDA awards in public speaking, acting, and comprehension and analysis.

REFERENCES

Available upon request

Timeline

Learning and Teaching Assistant

The Academy of Central Bedfordshire
2024.09 - 2026.03

Arts and Crafts Instructor

Barracudas Activity Day Camps
2024.08 - 2024.09

Early Years Group Leader

Barracudas Activity Day Camps
2023.07 - 2023.08

Certificate of Higher Education - Counselling Psychology

University of Chichester
2021.09 - 2024.02

A-Levels - Psychology (A), French (B), History (B)

St Francis College
2019.09 - 2021.06

11 GCSEs - Maths (7), English Language (6)

St Francis College
2017.09 - 2019.06
Finty Turner