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Marianna Houdijk

Psychology MA, University Of Aberdeen
Edinburgh

Summary

I am a naturally driven individual who always aims to improve my skillset. I am a co-operative and friendly team-player who can also work effectively on my own. I consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and commitment to any task at hand in order to ensure it is completed to the highest possible standard. I am extremely hard-working and display excellent people skills through invaluable experience working with both children and adults.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Stagecoach Early Stages Assistant

Judith McGlynn
10.2023 - Current
  • Teaching assistant in a musical theatre class for 4-7 year olds.
  • Help to teach singing, dancing, and drama for 3 classes per working day, each lasting 1.5hrs
  • Help with the children's care needs by taking them to the toilets and making sure they are okay during their class to ensure they get the best possible experience out of each class.
  • Assist the primary teacher when it comes to presenting the classes and provide cover when the teacher is absent.
  • Work towards planning and carrying out bi-annual performances
  • Communicate with families and colleagues to ensure each child's individual needs are met
  • Been working within the stagecoach company for 2 years - in both Edinburgh and Aberdeen branches

Camp Activities Counselor

David Billingham
06.2023 - Current


  • Worked as a camp activities counselor in a summer camp for children with physical disabilities.
  • Was part of a team of 4 and took part in leading and organizing activities for children at a summer camp.
  • Was given the position of deputy head of activities and acted as head of activities in the absence of my supervisor.
  • Helped out with complex care needs and assisted with 1 to 1 work with the children to ensure all needs were met.
  • Carried out activities specifically tailored to each child's disability and had to adapt daily depending on different circumstances.
  • Contributed to a supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for helping people with colleagues and campers.
  • Summer position lasting 2 months each summer

Waitress & Kitchen Porter

David Henderson
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Promoted to waitress after 2 months working as a kitchen porter.
  • Developed and demonstrated excellent customer service skills in a hospitality environment.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
  • Collaborated closely with bartenders to fulfill beverage orders accurately while managing patron expectations efficiently.
  • Hosted and served dinner parties which were catered for important events.
  • Cleaned up and organized the spaces after hours.

Education

High School Diploma -

Boroughmuir High School
Edinburgh, Scotland
04.2001 -

GCSE -

Edinburgh Hellenic School of St. Andrews
Edinburgh
04.2001 -

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • Service to the School award (Boroughmuir High School). I was granted the award of service to the school for my contributions throughout my six years. Specifically, for my efforts in the Ukraine box appeal and my contribution towards the music department by being a music classroom assistant and helping to organise a Top Of The Pops Concert.
  • Duke of Edinburgh bronze award. Successfully achieved my bronze level award in 2018.
  • PAA Award. I took part in the PAA exams with Stagecoach (a musical theatre club I have participated in for 13 consecutive years). The Performing Arts Award consisted of a performance, technical and understanding section. I did grade four and I passed with distinction.
  • LAMDA Award. I have sat 2 LAMDA acting exams over my time at Stagecoach, one at grade 2 level back in 2016 where I passed with merit and then grade 6 in 2022 where I passed with an 82 distinction. I performed two plays and had an interview which involved many objective questions about the character and also about the story behind each piece.

References

Judith McGlynn

Stagecoach Aberdeen South Principle  

Aberdeen 

aberdeensouth@stagecoach.co.uk

+44 7737 903959 


Melina Tsiknaki 

Greek School Teacher

Edinburgh Hellenic School of St. Andrews

mel.tsiknaki@hotmail.com 

07982 974964


Anne Wilkins

Ranstad Student Support Worker

University of Aberdeen 

quartzanne123@outlook.com

+44 7506435419



Timeline

Stagecoach Early Stages Assistant

Judith McGlynn
10.2023 - Current

Camp Activities Counselor

David Billingham
06.2023 - Current

Waitress & Kitchen Porter

David Henderson
08.2021 - 07.2022

High School Diploma -

Boroughmuir High School
04.2001 -

GCSE -

Edinburgh Hellenic School of St. Andrews
04.2001 -

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