Laila Mennar Rokni
Huddersfield,United Kingdom
Summary
Adaptable and driven teacher with a unique blend of hospitality and educational experience. Skilled in managing high-pressure environments and now leveraging organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities to deliver engaging, inclusive lessons. Creative and detail-oriented, with a deep understanding of cultural nuances and bilingual proficiency, fostering language development and cultural appreciation through innovative teaching methods and effective classroom management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
MFL teacher
Moor End Academy
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
09.2025 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods to cater for individual learning needs, promoting academic success.
- Collaborated with colleagues on departmental objectives, maintaining consistent teaching standards across the board.
- Participated in continuous professional development courses to stay updated with new teaching strategies.
- Ensured classroom management whilst delivering fun and engaging lessons.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding improvements in linguistic ability over time.
- Created an inclusive learning environment, fostering positive attitudes towards multilingualism.
Chef
Valetino's restaurant
York, North Yorkshire
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Improved customer satisfaction by creating innovative and appetising menu items.
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
Teaching assistant
Royds Hall High School
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Ensured safety of pupils during extracurricular activities for an accident-free environment.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Encouraged pupil autonomy through guided independent study initiatives.
- Facilitated active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
Cook
Kirklees/Mount Pleasant School
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Monitored inventory levels, reducing waste through strategic meal planning.
- Organised kitchen equipment and utensils for easy access during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness in work areas, upholding high sanitation standards consistently.
- Adapted cooking methods to create new dishes without compromising on taste or quality.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Head chef
Trinacria
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
02.2016 - 07.2019
- Oversaw quality control measures, maintained consistency across all dishes served.
- Implemented new recipes for enhanced menu diversity.
- Ensured high-quality dishes with meticulous attention to detail.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensured timely replenishment of stock.
- Assisted restaurant manager in cost control strategies implementation.
- Collaborated with suppliers for fresh and quality ingredients procurement.
- Delivered consistently tasty meals by adhering to recipe instructions.
- Instituted a rotation system to minimise food waste.
Chef
Kelways Pub and Kitchen
Langport, Somerset
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Participated in local food festivals, elevated restaurant's reputation within the community.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Language Studies in English and Spanish
The Open University
Milton Keynes/England 10.2019 - 06.2023
PGCE and QTS MFL Secondary - Education
Huddersfield Horizon
Huddersfield 09.2024 - 07.2025
GCSEs - Englsih
Kirklees College
Huddersfield 09.2022 - 11.2023
GCSEs - Maths
IES Las Vinas
Spain 09.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
- Time Management
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Creativity
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Stress Management
Affiliations
- Read
- Crafts
Languages
Spanish
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
French
Intermediate
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MFL teacher
Moor End Academy
09.2025 - Current
Chef
Valetino's restaurant
09.2025 - 11.2025
PGCE and QTS MFL Secondary - Education
Huddersfield Horizon
09.2024 - 07.2025
Teaching assistant
Royds Hall High School
03.2024 - 06.2024
GCSEs - Englsih
Kirklees College
09.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Language Studies in English and Spanish
The Open University
10.2019 - 06.2023
Cook
Kirklees/Mount Pleasant School
08.2019 - 06.2021
Head chef
Trinacria
02.2016 - 07.2019
Chef
Kelways Pub and Kitchen
05.2015 - 01.2017
GCSEs - Maths
IES Las Vinas
09.2007 - 06.2011