Herbert Sherman
Ashford,Kent
Summary
Knowledgeable, inspiring discussions and leading hands-on activities. Encourages students to reach personal potential through direct learning and perseverance. Versed in in-person and remote learning. Instils confidence in students with encouragement and facilitates learning-focused lessons. Focused on delivering interesting lessons for maximum engagement and retention. Offers strong public speaking and planning abilities. Seasoned Pastoral mentor offering almost 30 years of experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Desires growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Pastoral mentor/Inclusion team/Therapy One to one
Goldwyn School
Ashford, Kent
01.2021 - Current
- Promoted perseverance and determination as key components of student success.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
- Signposted opportunities for further learning and development.
- Personalised instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
- Offered counselling to help students deal with academic, personal, or behavioural issues.
- Advised, criticised and encouraged students to develop abilities.
- Implemented proven methods to overcome common barriers to learning.
- Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Senior management team/Pastoral and inclusion team
Goldwyn School
Ashford, Kent
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and coaching.
- Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Professionally handled difficult customer complaints and objections to maintain first-class customer service standards.
- Promoted professionalism among staff to develop productive relationships.
- Delegated tasks to make best use of individuals' skills.
- Mediated team decision-making and problem-solving for peaceful resolutions and decision-making.
- Collaborated with colleagues from different backgrounds to tackle new challenges.
Unit leader/Deputy unit leader
Goldwyn School
Ashford, Kent
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Controlled resources by department or project and tracked use in [Software].Crosby
- Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
- Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
- Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
Support staff/Mentor Behaviour management
Goldwyn School
Ashford, Kent
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Advised, criticised and encouraged students to develop abilities.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
- Implemented proven methods to overcome common barriers to learning.
- Offered counselling to help students deal with academic, personal, or behavioural issues.
- Provided in-depth feedback and constructive criticism on students' work.
- Employed variety of mediums to convey learning concepts.
Behaviour support worker
Goldwyn School
Ashford, Kent
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
- Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
- Counselled clients through difficult times using approved and compassionate strategies.
- Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
- Recommended clients for specific treatment programmes to aid timely recovery.
- Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
- Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
- Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
- Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
- Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.
Outreach worker
Goldwyn School
Ashford, Kent
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
- Developed and championed accessible, practical solutions for recurring problems faced by service users.
- Monitored service user progress, escalating concerns for swift resolution.
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
- Oversaw multiple social work cases simultaneously, directing assessments, conducting interviews and recommending best courses of action.
- Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
- Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
- Partnered with external support networks to deliver holistic client care.
Tutor
YMCA
Ashford, Kent
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Customised tutoring to suit individual competencies, enabling paced academic progression.
- Tracked student progress through regular assessments, promptly addressing knowledge and skills gaps.
- Planned lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within strengths.
- Managed pupil behaviour and set firm boundaries to maximise learning potential.
- Maximised student retention by providing stimulating learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
- Set clear targets and delivered feedback to achieve student goals.
- Promoted academic success and enhanced learning experiences for students of varying capabilities.
- Personalised instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
Youth leader
Crime Concern
Ashford, Kent
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Discussed dangers of drugs to prevent substance abuse.
- Gathered resources and collated materials to prepare lesson plans for youth.
- Organised community service projects to increase self-confidence for youth.
- Recruited core group to develop and manage programmes.
- Scheduled field trips, parties and events for youth to explore and bond with peers.
- Conducted leadership training for youth members regarding conflict resolution, communication techniques and teamwork abilities.
- Oversaw budget and designed target funding for youth programmes.
- Collaborated with community to organise fundraising activities or volunteer opportunities for youth members.
- Oversaw special retreats and team-building events.
- Arranged hiking and camping trips to explore wilderness and build rapport.
Education
Diploma L3 Counselling - Counselling
Kent adult education
Ashford, Kent 09.2018 - 07.2019
Skills
- Secondary education
- Online tutoring
- Group instruction
- Student motivation
- Active listening
- Creative strategies
- Test preparation
Timeline
Pastoral mentor/Inclusion team/Therapy One to one
Goldwyn School
01.2021 - Current
Senior management team/Pastoral and inclusion team
Goldwyn School
01.2019 - 01.2021
Diploma L3 Counselling - Counselling
Kent adult education
09.2018 - 07.2019
Unit leader/Deputy unit leader
Goldwyn School
01.2014 - 01.2019
Support staff/Mentor Behaviour management
Goldwyn School
01.2011 - 01.2013
Behaviour support worker
Goldwyn School
01.2011 - 01.2011
Outreach worker
Goldwyn School
01.2007 - 01.2011
Tutor
YMCA
01.2006 - 01.2007
Youth leader
Crime Concern
01.2005 - 01.2007
Similar Profiles
JILL L. VARVARESJILL L. VARVARES
Associate Attorney at Metro Goldwyn MayerAssociate Attorney at Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Ricardo CookeRicardo Cooke
Principal at Eastlake Middle School, Eastlake High School, Thurgood Marshall Elementary SchoolPrincipal at Eastlake Middle School, Eastlake High School, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Shannon BowlesShannon Bowles
CRT Teacher, Physical Education and Classroom at Tucker Road Primary School, Ormond Primary School, Valkstone Primary SchoolCRT Teacher, Physical Education and Classroom at Tucker Road Primary School, Ormond Primary School, Valkstone Primary School
Mohan kumar LimbuMohan kumar Limbu
Security Officer at sight&sound security companySecurity Officer at sight&sound security company
Obianuju EkweghObianuju Ekwegh
Financial Support Specialist at HSBC UKFinancial Support Specialist at HSBC UK