Maria Griffiths
Fleet,Hampshire
Summary
Architecture student at the University of Sheffield with strong academic performance and diverse extracurricular involvement. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills through sports, music, and professional placements. Achieved top grades while excelling in piano and cricket leadership roles.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Classroom Assistant
Kumon
Farnborough, Hampshire
2023.09 - 2024.09
- Supported students aged 4-16 with Maths and English learning activities in a structured classroom environment
- Marked and organised student worksheets, helped explain concepts, and encouraged independent problem-solving
- Trusted to manage the classroom in the instructor's absence, maintaining focus and discipline among students
- Developed strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and gained experience in educational support
Business Management Consultancy Intern
Delta Capita
London
2022.07 - 2022.08
- Created diagrams used in client-facing PowerPoint presentations
- Attended sessions with recent graduates, receiving valuable advice on careers and A-Level subject pathways
- Developed professional communication and project management skills in a fast-paced office environment
Education
BA - Architecture
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 2024.09 -
A-Levels - Graphic Design, Mathematics, Physics, Further Mathematics
The Sixth Form College Farnborough
Farnborough, GU14 2022.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - GCSEs
Calthorpe Park School
Fleet, GU51 2017.09 - 2022.06
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team leadership
- Self-management
- IT and design expertise
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
Certification
- ABRSM Piano Exams (Grades 1-8 Practical, Grade 5 Theory - Merit)
- UKMT Maths Challenge: Silver (2020), Bronze (2022)
- Full UK Driving Licence (Theory & Practical Passed)
Hobbies and Interests
- Cricket - Yateley Cricket Club Women's 1st XI co-captain and opening bat; coach and scorer for junior teams; former captain of North Hampshire District
- Pianist - completed ABRSM Grade 8 Piano
- Puzzles & Logic Games - Enjoy daily challenges like Wordle, Sudoku, and crosswords to sharpen problem-solving
Timeline
BA - Architecture
University of Sheffield
2024.09 -
Classroom Assistant
Kumon
2023.09 - 2024.09
A-Levels - Graphic Design, Mathematics, Physics, Further Mathematics
The Sixth Form College Farnborough
2022.09 - 2024.06
Business Management Consultancy Intern
Delta Capita
2022.07 - 2022.08
GCSEs - GCSEs
Calthorpe Park School
2017.09 - 2022.06