Matthew Midgley
Huddersfield,West Yorkshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in digital records management, information technology systems, and advanced Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrates strong skills in data entry, data analysis, and indexing knowledge. Proficient in language teaching, lesson planning, and literacy promotion with a proven ability to manage deadlines and exhibit creativity under pressure. Adept at public speaking, school event coordination, and team collaboration. Career goal includes leveraging comprehensive skill set to enhance organisational efficiency and promote educational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Library Warden
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
2021.10 - 2026.05
- Handled difficult situations calmly, maintaining peace and stability within the premises.
- Enhanced resident comfort by addressing complaints and concerns effectively.
- Monitored CCTV systems efficiently for proactive threat detection.
- Reacted swiftly to potential security breaches for a risk-free environment.
- Managed visitor procedures, ensuring adherence to facility policies.
Class teacher
Kirklees Council
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
2016.09 - 2021.08
- Offered emotional support for students dealing with personal challenges or difficulties.
- Improved literacy skills by introducing interactive reading activities into lessons.
- Participated actively in staff development training programmes and workshops.
- Maintained up-to-date records of each student's academic progress and attendance.
- Prepared detailed reports on each pupil's performance at end of term meetings.
Freelance Illustrator
Self employed
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
2009.10 - 2017.08
- Tailored illustration style to suit specific project requirements, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Refined client ideas into captivating illustrations for improved brand recognition.
- Incorporated feedback from clients into final design for optimal results.
- Produced detailed storyboards to visualise potential advertisement outcomes.
Supply teacher
Randstad
Kirklees, West Yorkshire
2014.01 - 2016.08
- Navigated challenging behaviour from students calmly and effectively.
- Responded promptly to queries from parents or guardians about child's progress.
- Covered other teachers' classes during their absences, ensuring continuity in education delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades, aiding in efficient administration tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Education
Leeds University
Leeds 1989.09 - 1993.07
Skills
- Indexing knowledge
- Advanced microsoft office suite
- Digital records management
- Information technology systems
- Literature appreciation
- Information dissemination
- Book sorting technique
- Team player
- Data Entry
- Data analysis
- Language teaching proficiency
- Learning styles application
- Literacy promotion
- School event coordination
- Public speaking
- Lesson planning
- Illustration styling
- Deadlines management
- Creativity under pressure
Affiliations
- Reading, Writing, Boardgames, Cooking, Cycling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Library Warden
University of Huddersfield
2021.10 - 2026.05
Class teacher
Kirklees Council
2016.09 - 2021.08
Supply teacher
Randstad
2014.01 - 2016.08
Freelance Illustrator
Self employed
2009.10 - 2017.08
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Education
Leeds University
1989.09 - 1993.07