Lauren Currie
Stafford,Staffordshire
Summary
Energetic newly qualified Teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally to be the most effective role model and educator. Able to understand and implement new technologies and teaching strategies. Excels at working with different learning styles. Approachable and empathetic individual with desire to gain work experience and learn from teaching staff. Eager to help children understand and engage with creative curriculum. Uses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with both students, parents and colleagues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Trainee Teacher
Staffordshire University
Stafford, Staffordshire
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Developed and executed lesson plans under mentor's guidance to effectively fulfil curriculum requirements.
- Learned and implemented techniques to defuse difficult situations amongst students and achieve positive behaviour outcomes.
- Maintained punctuality, organisation and resourcefulness to facilitate a well-focused teaching and learning environment.
- Provided 1:1 learning support to students struggling with different concepts, building confidence and achieving their learning goals.
- Inspired pupils to engage in and develop skills related to Art and Design.
- Gained exposure to different school settings and teaching roles.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated a positive learning experience.
- Distributed materials and resources prior to lessons to ensure students were adequately prepared and motivated to learn.
- Established classroom rules and standards of behaviours.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Instructed groups of students in classroom setting as well as provided individual student support.
- Stimulated critical thinking through effective questioning.
- Balanced university-based study alongside weekly teaching duties.
Student
Staffordshire University
Stafford, Staffordshire
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Fulfilled demands of work-study placement, building deeper understanding of field and gaining professional experience.
- Listened intently to lectures and took detailed notes covering topics.
- Asked intelligent questions during class discussions, contributing to group learning.
- Met with lecturers outside classroom hours to ask pointed questions and resolve concerns.
- Researched topics outside of class to learn additional information and ask more knowledgeable questions.
- Completed assignments, special projects and group work on time and achieved good marks.
- Balanced academic work with sports and extra-curricula's to maintain well-rounded education.
- Made substantial contributions to group projects, furthering learning and helping team complete objectives.
Cinema Host
ODEON Cinemas
Stafford, Staffordshire
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Enabled smooth running of cinema operations by maintaining clear, effective communication with Box Office and front-of-house staff.
- Provided a warm atmosphere for guests, ensuring eye contact, smile and verbal greeting with every transaction.
- Ushered guests to seats, studying ticket information to identify precise seat location.
- Protected assets and prevented film piracy by monitoring audience throughout sessions.
- Avoided unauthorised access, scanning admission tickets to guarantee validity and authenticity.
- Supported positive guest experiences by delivering friendly welcomes and quiet theatre environment.
- Guaranteed guest safety by managing audience in emergencies, following venue evacuation procedures.
- Discreetly ejected bothersome guests to prevent event disruption and took action to prevent repeat incidents.
- Provided customer service by selling tickets and merchandise, answering questions and distributing programs.
Event Waitress
The Lewis Partnership
Acton Trussell, Staffordshire
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Facilitated smooth running of events by accurately anticipating planning and staffing needs.
- Smoothened transitions between events by ensuring efficient setup and tear down of tables.
- Guaranteed guest safety by maintaining safe food handling and sanitation standards across all tasks.
- Optimised guest satisfaction by promptly addressing complaints, collaborating with management to resolve complex issues.
- Maximised guest enjoyment by regularly following up with tables and responding to additional requests.
- Minimised send-backs, communicating directly with back-of-house staff to ensure correct understanding of orders.
- Consistently exceeded guest expectations by remaining conscious of special dietary requirements and allergens.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Kept guest tables neat and tidy by regularly clearing away dirty dishes, used glasses and wiping down surfaces.
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in timely, friendly manner.
- Kept carpeted and hard floors clean and clear of debris, minimising risks to guests and staff.
- Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.
- Cleaned, sanitised and organised food storage racks and bins, maintaining exceptional hygiene standards.
- Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
- Neatly set tables before guests' arrival, preparing and setting cutlery and refilling condiments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status
Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-Trent 09/2020 - 07/2023
A-Levels - Art and Design (Fine Art)
Walton High School
Stafford 09/2018 - 06/2020
A-Levels - English Language and Literature
Walton High School
Stafford 09/2018 - 06/2020
A-Levels - Religious Studies
Walton High School
Stafford 09/2018 - 06/2020
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Pedagogy
- Direct instruction
- Inquiry-based learning
- 1:1 learning support
- Training and development
- Classroom planning
- Creative lesson planning
- Student engagement tactics
- Curriculum development
- Guest flow optimisation
- ID verification procedures
- Crowd control techniques
- Basic food preparation
- Accurate cash handling
- Customer and personal service
- Seating guests
- Hospitality service expertise
- Guest experience optimisation
- Terrorism prevention
- Set up procedures
- Special diets and allergens knowledge
- Table and seating arrangements
- Tableware presentation techniques
- Table service
- Fine dining experience
- Cleaning requirements
- Food hygiene protocol
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Learning assessments
- Research
- Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Trainee Teacher
Staffordshire University
05.2021 - 07.2023
Student
Staffordshire University
09.2020 - 07.2023
Cinema Host
ODEON Cinemas
11.2018 - 11.2021
Event Waitress
The Lewis Partnership
09.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status
Staffordshire University
09/2020 - 07/2023
A-Levels - Art and Design (Fine Art)
Walton High School
09/2018 - 06/2020
A-Levels - English Language and Literature
Walton High School
09/2018 - 06/2020
A-Levels - Religious Studies
Walton High School
09/2018 - 06/2020