Lucy-Jo Lewis
Heathfield,East Sussex
Summary
A dedicated and reliable professional with experience in customer service, waitressing, and dance teaching. Skilled in teamwork, organisation, and attention to detail, with a proven ability to adapt to diverse roles and challenges. Demonstrates creativity, motivation, and strong interpersonal skills while maintaining efficiency in fast-paced environments. Passionate about continuous learning and personal growth through varied responsibilities and hobbies such as arts and crafts, fitness, and dancing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching assistant in primary school
Lewes Old Grammer school
Lewes, East Sussex
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to design and deliver engaging lessons, fostering increased student participation.
- Ensured clean, safe classroom environment through consistent organisation and cleaning routines.
- Developed visual aids for lessons, improving learner engagement and comprehension of key concepts.
- Worked well as part of a team.
- Intervention groups
- Provided cover for absent teachers by following lesson plans and maintaining classroom order.
Dance teacher
Jess Lloyd Dance and Fitness
Lewes, East Sussex
09.2018 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons that encouraged participation from all pupils.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate varying ages and abilities, fostering inclusive learning environment.
- Prepared choreography for our annual dance Gala at the town hall.
- Plan different style dance sessions for the after school dance cllub.
Waitress
Hartfields
Uckfield, East Sussex
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Worked well as part of a team.
- Processed customer orders promptly while maintaining a clean workspace.
Childcare practitioner
Framfield pre-school
Framfield, East Sussex
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Conducted regular story time sessions and phonics activities to foster early literacy skills.
- Facilitated group activities to promote children's social skills and teamwork.
- Completed training courses to deepen understanding of child development and safeguarding practices.
Sales assistant
Screwfix
Uckfield, East Sussex
09.2014 - 08.2019
- Created strong relationships with regular customers.
- Assisted customers with finding the right product, keeping up to date with training and knowledge within the role.
- Worked well as part of a team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
University of Chichester
Chichester 09.2014 - 07.2017
A-Levels and Btec - Dance
Haywards Heath college
Haywards Heath, West Sussex 09.2012 - 07.2014
GCSEs - Various
Uckfield Community Technology College
Uckfield, East Sussex 09.2007 - 07.2012
Skills
I am a hard working individual who works well with others and cooperates well in group situations I am competent and reliable and enjoy being organised
I worked at Screwfix alongside University and this has enabled me to work efficiently I am motivated, creative and have good attention to detail
I have many hobbies such as arts and craft , fitness and dancing I am always up for a challenge and learning new roles within a job Working within different job roles such as customer service, waitressing and now dance teaching it has allowed me to gain more confidence
I have a full UK driving licence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching assistant in primary school
Lewes Old Grammer school
09.2021 - Current
Childcare practitioner
Framfield pre-school
10.2019 - 07.2021
Waitress
Hartfields
04.2019 - 08.2021
Dance teacher
Jess Lloyd Dance and Fitness
09.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
University of Chichester
09.2014 - 07.2017
Sales assistant
Screwfix
09.2014 - 08.2019
A-Levels and Btec - Dance
Haywards Heath college
09.2012 - 07.2014
GCSEs - Various
Uckfield Community Technology College
09.2007 - 07.2012