Isla Gorton
MANCHESTER,Greater Manchester
Summary
I am a hardworking student working towards A levels with a view to working within the NHS. I am eager to apply knowledge and gain practical experience in work alongside my volunteering. I enjoy and have experience working in team environments. I work hard and I am punctual and relaible. I am very willing to learn new things and develop my skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
tea time support for a family
Riley Family
Prestwich, Manchester
07.2024 - Current
- I collect the boys from school once a week to enable parents to work in the office rather at home.
- I prepare and and serve tea and snacks for both boys.
- I clear away encouraging the boys to be independent in clearing away and eating their meal
- Organise homework and listen to and support reading. Engage and support boys in activities such as lego building drawing until parents arrive home
- supervise outdoor play and visits to the local park
- undertake cleaning duties
- Liaise and update parents when they arrive home
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- offer weekend support as respite for parents and occasional support in the holidays when holiday clubs are not running or the boys would like a day at home.
Volunteer young leader
8th Prestwich Scouts
Prestwich, Manchester
05.2024 - Current
- Help to lead group activities and support teamwork that develops leadership and independence skills among younger members.
- Support leaders in engaging outdoor events that encourage participation and connection with nature and outdoor skills such as tenting pitching, lighting a fire and cooking outdoors.
- Organise and lead team games that equip the beavers and cubs with essential scouting skills and knowledge.
- Support younger Beavers and cubs in badge work to achieve personal goals in scouting
- adapt activities to suit younger learners and this with additional needs so activities are inclusive
Education
GCSEs - English Language [5] English Lit[5] Maths [4] Science6,5] RE [5] Geography [6] History [5] Music [7]
Parrenthorn High School
Prestwich, Borough of Bury 09.2020 - 06.2025
A-Levels - Applied Science, Music and Pyschology
Loreto College
Manchester 09.2025 -
Skills
- Team building
- Leadership
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
Affiliations
- I enjoy singing and I sing with Halle Youth choir. I was slos in Halle Childrens choir and Youth Training Choir. This is my second season in Halle youth. I play Flute and Piano
- I enjoy reading and love to encourage and support others to read. I was a Peer Support reader at school
- I enjoy crafting and sewing in my spare time.
Accomplishments
I was on the school council at Parrenthorn and House Champion
Peer Support for reading
Assisted in the Library
Timeline
A-Levels - Applied Science, Music and Pyschology
Loreto College
09.2025 -
tea time support for a family
Riley Family
07.2024 - Current
Volunteer young leader
8th Prestwich Scouts
05.2024 - Current
GCSEs - English Language [5] English Lit[5] Maths [4] Science6,5] RE [5] Geography [6] History [5] Music [7]
Parrenthorn High School
09.2020 - 06.2025