Holly Seenan
Gillingham,KEN
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience at KingFisher Primary School, specialising in early childhood education. Strong understanding of the critical impact of early school years on child development, supported by a degree in Early Childhood Studies from Canterbury Christ Church University. Proven ability to foster patience and understanding in young learners, assisting them in reaching their full potential. Aspiring to transition into a teaching role to further contribute to children's growth and development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching assistant in primary school
Kingfisher primary school
Chatham, Kent
09.2024 - Current
- Participated actively in parent-teacher meetings, discussing individual student progress and areas of improvement thoroughly.
- Assisted in setting up the environment, resulting in well-organised, effective classes.
- Oversaw extracurricular activities including after-school clubs.
- Enhanced children's understanding of complex ideas by simplifying and explaining concepts in an engaging way.
- Utilised creative teaching aids whilst assisting main teacher during lessons, making subject matter more interesting for students.
- Assisted with the marking of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents and colleagues to create a supportive educational atmosphere.
- Ensured consistent communication between teachers and parents about children's progress.
- Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Maintained a clean, safe classroom environment by performing regular organisation and cleaning tasks.
- Facilitated group activities during lessons which promoted team-work amongst students.
- Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Aided in the supervision of children during break times further ensuring their safety while on school premises.
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Avenue Tennis
Gillingham
06.2021 - 06.2025
- Throughout the years while working here, I have worked my way from Food and Beverage staff. To then a team leader where I was trusted with more responsibilities, meaning I would train new staff and help new members of the team better themselves.
- Then being rewarded Supervisor, meant I was able to cash up at the end of shift, lock the building, run shifts as the only supervisor, deal with complaints if needed and oversee other staff on shift.
- I have also undertaken first aid training and have a certificate for that.
- I have also been on a management course and got a certificate for that.
- I have also been a team player and when the kitchen staff have been low, I have taken shifts within the kitchen, working along side a new team and listening to instructions in order to prepare the correct food.
Education
Early Childhood Studies - Teaching
Canterbury Christ Church University
Skills
- Supervision and teamwork
- Time management
- Technology proficiency
- Proactive communication
- Empathy and patience
- Effective feedback
- Creative thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Parent-teacher meeting organization
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) expertise
- Supply teaching
- Behavioural Management
Languages
English
Custom
Upon Request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching assistant in primary school
Kingfisher primary school
09.2024 - Current
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Avenue Tennis
06.2021 - 06.2025
Early Childhood Studies - Teaching
Canterbury Christ Church University
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