Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
LEADERSHIP AND EXTRACURRICULAR
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
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Kiran Thomas

Kiran Thomas

Summary

As a passionate individual, I am always interested in broadening my horizons by applying myself to new challenges. Combined with a strong work ethic, I am keen to continue working, improving and learning.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work history

Volunteer tutor

Action Tutoring
London, City of London
10.2023 - Current
  • Planned lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within strengths.
  • Maximised student retention by providing stimulating learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
  • Improved communication skills through regularly explaining challenging concepts to students

Tesco Nights Colleague

Tesco
Chelmsford, Essex
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Removed items with exceeded expiry dates for disposal and replenished stock neatly to create presentable shop displays.
  • Memorised shop layout in order to help direct customers efficiently.
  • Delivered on time-pressure oriented tasks.
  • Reported delivery damages to senior staff for quick resolution.
  • Adapted so that I could stay productive all throughout the unusual hours of a night shift


Farm labourer

Galleywood Vineyard and Winery
Chelmsford, Essex
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Cleaned and maintained the vines, ensuring against overgrowth.
  • Maintained the infrastructure supporting the plants by mending damaged support wires.
  • Maintained productivity throughout shifts despite hot temperatures.

Mission Guide

Si5 SpyMissions Ltd.
Chelmsford, Essex
07.2021 - 06.2023
  • Guided groups of clients around the interactive experience, ensuring their wellbeing and enjoyment during the time.
  • Organised other colleagues to maximise efficiency when more than one client was in the building.
  • Took orders, payments and served refreshments.
  • Maintained high levels of enthusiasm to ensure the enjoyment of all clients in a shift, often having to complete multiple 'missions' back-to-back.



Education

GCSEs -

Southend High School for Boys
Southend
09/2016 - 06/2021

A-Levels - Spanish, Music, Politics, History

Southend High School for Boys
Southend
09/2021 - 06/2023

Bachelor of Arts - History

SOAS University of London
London
10/2023 -

Skills

  • Strong teamwork skills which have been developed by prior professional experience and involvement in extracurricular teams (such as debating teams and musical groups)
  • Strong communication skills due to experience in public speaking and prior professional experience
  • Ability to empathise and show patience due to considerable experience in working with children
  • Ability to remain resilient and enthusiastic due to experience with tough shift patterns
  • Strong technology skills due to background in music technology and navigating school work during the COVID lockdowns
  • Ability to work well under pressure due to experience in performing live and prior experience in time-pressured, task-oriented jobs

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Upper intermediate

LEADERSHIP AND EXTRACURRICULAR

SHSB Debater and Debating Coach 

  • Progressed to the 2023 Oxford Schools' debating competition national finals day after being one of the winning teams in the London regional round: ranked 18th/c.120 teams.
  • Won the 2021/22 ESU Schools' Mace debating competition local and South England rounds; ranked 12th/c/300 teams at the national finals day, breaking the Southend High School for Boys record.
  • Trained SHSB's debate teams in weekly sessions, providing personal feedback to each student.


Conductor of SHSB Choir

  • Organised rehearsals and obtaining music.
  • Preparing younger students for performances through confidence boosting exercises and competent conducting


President of SHSB History Society

  • Organised weekly sessions, coordinating with staff and teachers over timetabling.
  • Researched and presented interesting topics to engage pupils in the weekly sessions.


Certification

  • Government Enhanced DBS certificate.
  • Valid Driving License.
  • Grade 5 ABRSM in Classical Piano.
  • Grade 7 ABRSM in Classical Saxophone.


Additional Information

Active member of the Royal Society of Arts

  • Attended talks, networking events and made use of the RSA's library resources.

Timeline

Volunteer tutor

Action Tutoring
10.2023 - Current

Tesco Nights Colleague

Tesco
07.2023 - 09.2023

Farm labourer

Galleywood Vineyard and Winery
07.2023 - 08.2023

Mission Guide

Si5 SpyMissions Ltd.
07.2021 - 06.2023

GCSEs -

Southend High School for Boys
09/2016 - 06/2021

A-Levels - Spanish, Music, Politics, History

Southend High School for Boys
09/2021 - 06/2023

Bachelor of Arts - History

SOAS University of London
10/2023 -

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