Lorna Parr
Staines upon thames,Surrey
Summary
I am a motivated and reliable person with good communication and problem-solving skills, experienced in working both independently and as part of a team. I am a quick learner with the ability to adapt easily to new environments. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, attending live events and shows, and taking part in games and quizzes, reflecting my sociable, fun nature and good sense of humour.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Buckland Primary School
Staines upon thames, Surrey
09.2013 - Current
- Deliver planned lessons and cover classes in the absence of a teacher.
- Work with teachers to plan and deliver challenging teaching and learning objectives
- Lead targeted interventions for small groups or individuals to accelerate progress for all subjects.
- Assess, mark, and record pupils’ work, providing objective feedback and reports on attainment and progress.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour, implementing school policies to create a safe and effective learning environment..
- Able to adapt to changing daily requirements and handle complex, challenging behaviour calmly.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for engaging with students, staff, and parents.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
- Adapted teaching materials to meet the specific needs of individuals, fostering inclusive education.
- Organised and distributed learning materials, homework, textbooks and classroom supplies
- Managed classroom materials and resources, ensuring availability and readiness for lessons.
Nursery Assistant
Scallywags Nursery
Staines upon thames, Surrey
09.2001 - 07.2002
- Kept children safe and secure at all times.
- Followed strict safeguarding policies and procedures, maintaining health and safety of children and staff.
- Supported children's learning and development through engaging activities and play, fostering an environment of creativity and growth.
- Promoted social, emotional and physical development of children, encouraging learning through supervised play.
- Targeted activities and games to suit children's ages and abilities.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious snacks and meals, understanding the importance of dietary requirements and allergies.
- Led storytelling and reading sessions to enhance language skills and instil a love of literature in young learners.
- Completed and maintained paperwork for activities or incidents within nursery premises.
Accounts Assistant
Superior Freight Ltd
Hounslow, Middlesex
07.1999 - 07.2001
- Assisted with receiving, processing and verifying all invoices related to accounts payables.
- Followed standard accounting procedures for accurate records.
- Provided administrative support to the finance department, organising documents and managing schedules for optimal efficiency.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely collection and payment of invoices.
- Kept general ledger documents updated for accurate transaction records.
- Managed petty cash transactions, meticulously documenting expenditures to adhere to company policies.
- Collated invoices, transaction records and accounting certificates.
- Reconciled Purchase Orders (POs) to produce accurate inventory reports.
Accounts Payable Assistant
Toshiba Information Systems UK Ltd
Weybridge, Surrey
03.1989 - 04.1993
- Executed timely processing of invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy in financial records
- Reviewed supplier invoices, ensuring accurate posting to correct nominal accounts.
- Assisted with weekly payment runs, compiled invoices, updated records.
- Oversaw accounts payable email inbox, resolving enquiries and processing invoices received.
- Collaborated with various departments to address supplier queries, ensuring timely and professional issue resolution.
- Executed administrative tasks, managing post, printing invoices and overseeing emails.
- Managed confidential financial information with utmost discretion while adhering to data protection regulations.
- Recorded employee expenses, verifying expense claims align with expense policy.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Saturn Freight Ltd
Harmondsworth Village, Middlesex
09.1985 - 03.1989
- Maintained up-to-date records of accounts payable ledger, ensuring timely payments to suppliers.
- Completed administrative duties, opening post, printing invoices and monitoring emails.
- Processed invoices accurately and efficiently, matching them with purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Maintained confidentiality of financial information, adhering to data protection legislation.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - HLTA
Online Academies
2015
NVQ Level 3 - Child Care and Early Years
Brookland College (Ashford College)
Ashford2003
GCSEs - Maths, English
Vyners Secondary School
Ickenham1985
Skills
- Organised
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Behaviour management
- Time management
- Creative problem solving
- Communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Patience and empathy
- Clear communication
- Friendly and approachable
- Record-keeping
- Computer literate - including Arbor, CPoms
Timeline
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Buckland Primary School
09.2013 - Current
Nursery Assistant
Scallywags Nursery
09.2001 - 07.2002
Accounts Assistant
Superior Freight Ltd
07.1999 - 07.2001
Accounts Payable Assistant
Toshiba Information Systems UK Ltd
03.1989 - 04.1993
Accounts Payable Clerk
Saturn Freight Ltd
09.1985 - 03.1989
Diploma of Higher Education - HLTA
Online Academies
NVQ Level 3 - Child Care and Early Years
Brookland College (Ashford College)
GCSEs - Maths, English
Vyners Secondary School