Isobel Cooper
Trainee teacher
Wisbech,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with a solid foundation in education and diverse work environments. Proven experience in team leadership and management, aiming to leverage these skills in educational settings. Committed to achieving academic and career goals through hard work and determination.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee Teacher
CTSN SCITT
, Cambridgeshire
2025.09 - Current
- Encouraged good behaviour through clear instruction, positive reinforcement and applying appropriate discipline to rule-breakers.
- Shadowed and observed teachers throughout lessons to obtain knowledge of best teaching practices and techniques.
- Engaged in reflective practice to evaluate teaching effectiveness, seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Boosted learning and knowledge by attending regular training and workshops and applying new expertise within lessons.
- Inspired students to become more engaged by demonstrating practical curriculum application, passion and dedication.
- Helped students overcome educational difficulties by providing extra assistance, feedback and encouraging them to participate in extracurricular activities.
- Used safeguarding principles to provide pastoral support and identify students requiring further support.
- Documented student progress, assessment marks and coursework attainment for reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with department teachers to design effective lesson plans, curriculum and extracurricular activities, engaging students' interest.
Duty Manager
Strikes bowling
KING'S LYNN
2024.11 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of all departments.
- Handled customer concerns and complaints, delivering prompt resolutions.
- Maintained inventory and supplies to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Handled and counted the money on site at the start and end of the shift.
- Processed transactions throughout the day with exceptional accuracy.
- Oversaw colleagues’ break times and delegated tasks as required.
- Tasked with opening and closing the store, including locking up and setting the alarm.
- Managed day-to-day operations, coordinating tasks among team members to optimise workflow.
- Handled staff disciplinaries calmly, professionally and in line with strict business processes.
- Gained knowledge on mentoring, training and managing own staff by shadowing senior staff.
Customer Assistant / Team Leader
Morrisons
2020.03 - 2024.11
- Resolved customer queries proactively, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Prioritized tasks effectively to ensure a positive shopping experience.
- Maintained a professional appearance and greeted customers warmly.
- Processed over 60 transactions per day with exceptional accuracy.
- Managed checkout operations, including opening and closing tills, counting the money in the tills throughout the day, organizing trollies, and maintaining store cleanliness.
- Oversaw colleagues’ break times and delegated tasks as required.
- Assisted in stock management, including shelving, warehouse transfers, and maintaining product displays.
- Tasked with opening and closing the store.
Waitress & Kitchen Aid
Loafers Coffee Shop
Wisbech
2017.08 - 2020.03
- Delivered fast, friendly service in a high-paced environment.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items and ingredients to assist customer selections.
- Assisted with stocktaking and inventory management.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment, tables, and dishware.
- Promoted special offers to increase customer engagement and sales.
- Kept dining area tidy, clearing tables and resetting them for new guests in a timely manner.
- Delivered meals and beverages promptly, ensuring orders were correct and met customer satisfaction.
Education
QTS - Teaching
CTSN SCITT
Cambridgeshire2026
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
Norwich university of the arts
Norwich, NFK2025
Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma - Performing arts
College of west Anglia
Kings Lynn, NFK2022
High school -
Marshland high school
2019
Skills
- Communication skills
- Detail orientation
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and quick learning
- Reliability and punctuality
Accomplishments
- Elected House Captain in high school, representing student voices.
- Served as Course Representative in college, advocating for student concerns.
- Holds a full driver’s license.
- Volunteered during summer holidays with NCS (National Citizen Service).
Hobbies and interests
- Spending time with family and friends
- Travelling
- Cuisine
Timeline
Trainee Teacher
CTSN SCITT
2025.09 - Current
Duty Manager
Strikes bowling
2024.11 - Current
Customer Assistant / Team Leader
Morrisons
2020.03 - 2024.11
Waitress & Kitchen Aid
Loafers Coffee Shop
2017.08 - 2020.03
QTS - Teaching
CTSN SCITT
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
Norwich university of the arts
Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma - Performing arts
College of west Anglia
High school -
Marshland high school