Kalya Cook

• Working closely with year 5 & 6 in maths, English and science lessons
• Encouraging pupil autonomy through guided independent study initiatives.
• Planning and carrying out group boosters and pre-coaching to struggling students for improving academic performance.
• Stepping up to cover science, English and maths lessons where necessary and managing TA assistance effectively
• Responsible for planning and carrying out year 3 & 4 after school swim groups

Worked as a volunteer teaching assistant alongside completing my Level 3 Teaching Assistant Award.

• Led maths and English sessions to provide additional academic support to struggling students.
• Provided additional support to students with learning difficulties, increasing their confidence and engagement.

Freelance artwork, running my own website (kalyamougdesign.co.uk) and meeting with galleries and venues to try and get my work displayed.

• Conducted art workshops at Handcross Park Prep School, inspiring creativity amongst participants.

• Leading Jersey and Beachwear departments, responsible for managing and planning a budget of £50mill per annum.
• Managing the merchandising team and working closely with the buying team and suppliers to develop our products effectively.
• Reacting daily to buying patterns to maximise sales and minimise markdown.

• Responsible for assisting the merchandiser in all product and strategy meetings.
• Working closely with the buyers on product ranging and managing supplier relationships.
• Supporting the merchandiser in all trading and markdown decisions.

• Working closely with assistant merchandiser to manage all deliveries and allocations of stock into the business and out to stores.
• Assisting with all product meetings, trading and markdown actions and maintaining regular contact with suppliers regarding deliveries.