Leah Taylor
Kirknewton
Summary
Dedicated and ambitious professional with experience across education, customer service, and creative industries. Skilled in communication, organisation, and teamwork, with the ability to adapt effectively to dynamic and demanding environments. Brings strong problem-solving and time-management skills, complemented by proven leadership and collaborative experience. Possesses a solid academic background with expertise in English, literature, and media, combined with practical knowledge of marketing, social media engagement, and content creation. Passionate about publishing, creativity, and the evolving landscape of media and communication, with a commitment to continuous learning and delivering high-quality results. Recognised for a proactive mindset, strong work ethic, and reliability in both independent and team settings. Experienced in managing competing priorities, engaging with diverse groups, and supporting professional and personal growth through dedication and adaptability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
High School English Teacher
City of Edinburgh Council
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Teach English language, literature, and media studies to secondary students, adapting lessons to meet diverse learning needs.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons while managing a demanding workload and strict deadlines.
- Develop strong organisational and time-management skills through lesson planning, filing, marking, and curriculum delivery.
- Build excellent communication skills through daily interaction with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Balance independent work with collaboration in a busy team environment, demonstrating flexibility and reliability.
- Make use of IT to support learning and lesson construction including; Teams, OneNote, Excel, Office, and a wide range of Microsoft 365 applications.
Stylist
Levis Strauss
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted customers with purchases, providing friendly and efficient service during a busy retail period.
- Offered advice on style and product choices to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Supported the team in maintaining high standards of customer care and store presentation.
Tracing Customer Advisor
PLV Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Reviewed spreadsheets to identify vacant business properties for billing.
- Made outbound calls to businesses, developing strong communication and telephone skills.
- Maintained and updated spreadsheets to track billing information with accuracy and organisation.
- Worked both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating adaptability and reliability in different working environments.
Education
BA English (Hons) - English
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh 09.2019 - 10.2023
PDGE English - English (Secondary)
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh 08.2024 - 07.2025
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Social Media Marketing
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Marketing
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative Experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Creative writing
- Team Working
- Writing skills
References
- Paul, Balfour, Previous Employer, balfour87@googlemail.com, 07535515433
- Sue, Newman, Previous Employer, suenewton_2000@yahoo.com, 07855066440
- Bella, Heaney, Character Reference, bellaheaney_2000@yahoo.com, 07951113959
Affiliations
- Writing
- Hiking
- Acting
- Pottery Painting
- Badminton
- Conservation
- Learning Languages
- Video Editing
Timeline
High School English Teacher
City of Edinburgh Council
08.2025 - 03.2026
PDGE English - English (Secondary)
Edinburgh Napier University
08.2024 - 07.2025
Stylist
Levis Strauss
01.2023 - 01.2024
BA English (Hons) - English
Edinburgh Napier University
09.2019 - 10.2023
Tracing Customer Advisor
PLV Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2020