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Mayra Chavez Scott

Washington,Sunderland

Summary

Hard-working and reliable person with strong organizational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritization.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

SEN teaching assistant (Primary School)

CER (Affinity Work Solution Ltd)
Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2025 - Current
  • Fostered strong home-school relationships through regular communication with parents and carers.
  • Collaborated with teachers to implement personalised education programmes that enhanced student progress.
  • Managed behavioural challenges effectively, promoting a positive learning environment.
  • Delivered tailored literacy and numeracy sessions, boosting basic skills proficiency.

Warehouse worker

SG Personnel
Washington, Sunderland
07.2025 - 09.2025
  • Organised warehouse layout for optimised space utilisation.
  • Streamlined workflow by creating efficient goods organisation system.
  • Coordinated with team members for effective task completion.
  • Ensured safety standards with regular equipment maintenance checks.

SEN teaching assistant (Primary School)

CER (Affinity Worforce Sol. Ltd)
Dhuram, Newcastle upon Tyne
11.2024 - 07.2025
  • Facilitated development of Individual Education Plans, strengthening student support.

Support worker for young people

Roc Group, Hope House, Newton Aycliffe DL5 7ER
Washington, Sunderland
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • Delivered high-quality care tailored to individual needs, adhering to personalised care plans.
  • Promoted service user independence and wellbeing through community engagement and social interaction.
  • Utilised strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively connect with individuals in need.
  • Advocated best practices in health, safety, and security to protect service user welfare.

Production Operator

Hillary's Blinds Limited, Spire Road NE37 3ES
Washington, Sunderland
10.2019 - 07.2024
  • Operated production equipment safely and effectively, maximizing quality output.
  • Kept workspaces clean and organized with regular attention.
  • Collaborated effectively with production teams to maintain excellent productivity and performance standards.
  • Consistently followed company safety regulations, maintaining secure, low-risk working environments.

Customer Service Assistant/Cashier

Wilko Retail Ltd. Scotswood View NE11 9YZ
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
10.2017 - 02.2019
  • Advised customers on availability, pricing and location of products.
  • Multi-tasked to keep customer service levels at optimal capacity at peak times.
  • Provided warm, positive customer care from arrival to departure, encouraging return visits and repeat spending.
  • Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Resolved customer issues using strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution techniques.

Counter Assistant

Sainsbury's Supermarket, Etherstone Avenue NE7 7JW
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
06.2016 - 04.2017
  • Cleaned kitchen areas, food counters, and cooking utensils.
  • Bagged, boxed and wrapped goods with care to maintain quality and presentation.
  • Regularly cleaned and straightened work areas, ensuring stores stayed tidy in line with company standards.
  • Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.

Catering Assistant

Borders General Hospital TD6 9BS
Melrose, The Scottish Borders
01.2015 - 09.2015
  • Cleaned preparation areas thoroughly to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Collected, washed and sanitized dishes and cooking utensils.
  • Cleaned refrigerators, freezers and dry storage spaces to minimize contamination.
  • Maintained high standards of food hygiene through regular checks of fridge and freezer temperatures.
  • Maintained skills across various kitchen roles, providing support in alternative positions during staff absences.

General sales assistant

Matalan Retail, Galashiels, TD1 1PY
Galashiels, The Scottish Borders
10.2013 - 12.2013
  • Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Followed company procedures and guidelines for smooth retail operations.

General Sales Assistant

Matalan Retail, Galashiels, TD1 1PY
Galashiels, The Scottish Borders
04.2011 - 04.2012
  • Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Followed company procedures and guidelines for smooth retail operations.

Kitchen assistant

1745 Cottage Restaurant Traquair House
Innerleithen, The Scottish Borders
06.2003 - 10.2003
  • Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
  • Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
  • Washed, peeled and chopped vegetables to be used in dishes.
  • Observed health and hygiene standards to minimize food contamination.

Education

Diploma in Commerce and Administration - Business

Queens College of Business
San Salvador, El Salvador
01.1995 - 10.1997

SQA Understanding Care Skills - Adult Care

Borders College, Duns
The Scottish Borders
01.2006 - 06.2006

Higher English for Speakers of Other Languages - English for speaker of other language

Telford College, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
09.2009 - 08.2010

Level 2 Customer Relation Course - Customer Service

Study House
Kendal, Cumbria
04.2013 - 08.2013

Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering - Food Safety

Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2016 - 09.2016

Functional Skill in English Level 1 - English and Math

Sunderland College
Sunderland
09.2021 - 05.2022

NCFE Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care - Adult Care

Training In Care
South Shields, South Tyneside
05.2022 - 06.2022

Pediatric First Aid - Pediatric First Aid

Help First Aid Training ltd
Shildon Business Centre,Dhuram
07.2024 - 07.2024

Health and Safety - Health and Safety in the Work Place

Health and Safety
Roc group, Newton Aycliffe,Dhuram
07.2024 - 07.2024

Level 1 Functional Skills in English -

Sunderland College
09.2021 - 05.2022

NCFE Level 1 in Personal and Social Development -

Sunderland College
09.2023 - 09.2024

NCFELevel 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning - Teaching

Sunderland College
09.2024 - 07.2025

Skills

  • Young people Care
  • Food and Safety Hygiene
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication Skills
  • Documentation Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Bilingual English and Spanish


Affiliations

  • Walking, Reading, Gym, Learning new skills

Languages

Spanish
Native

Timeline

SEN teaching assistant (Primary School)

CER (Affinity Work Solution Ltd)
09.2025 - Current

Warehouse worker

SG Personnel
07.2025 - 09.2025

SEN teaching assistant (Primary School)

CER (Affinity Worforce Sol. Ltd)
11.2024 - 07.2025

NCFELevel 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning - Teaching

Sunderland College
09.2024 - 07.2025

Support worker for young people

Roc Group, Hope House, Newton Aycliffe DL5 7ER
07.2024 - 11.2024

Pediatric First Aid - Pediatric First Aid

Help First Aid Training ltd
07.2024 - 07.2024

Health and Safety - Health and Safety in the Work Place

Health and Safety
07.2024 - 07.2024

NCFE Level 1 in Personal and Social Development -

Sunderland College
09.2023 - 09.2024

NCFE Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care - Adult Care

Training In Care
05.2022 - 06.2022

Functional Skill in English Level 1 - English and Math

Sunderland College
09.2021 - 05.2022

Level 1 Functional Skills in English -

Sunderland College
09.2021 - 05.2022

Production Operator

Hillary's Blinds Limited, Spire Road NE37 3ES
10.2019 - 07.2024

Customer Service Assistant/Cashier

Wilko Retail Ltd. Scotswood View NE11 9YZ
10.2017 - 02.2019

Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering - Food Safety

Newcastle City Council
09.2016 - 09.2016

Counter Assistant

Sainsbury's Supermarket, Etherstone Avenue NE7 7JW
06.2016 - 04.2017

Catering Assistant

Borders General Hospital TD6 9BS
01.2015 - 09.2015

General sales assistant

Matalan Retail, Galashiels, TD1 1PY
10.2013 - 12.2013

Level 2 Customer Relation Course - Customer Service

Study House
04.2013 - 08.2013

General Sales Assistant

Matalan Retail, Galashiels, TD1 1PY
04.2011 - 04.2012

Higher English for Speakers of Other Languages - English for speaker of other language

Telford College, Edinburgh
09.2009 - 08.2010

SQA Understanding Care Skills - Adult Care

Borders College, Duns
01.2006 - 06.2006

Kitchen assistant

1745 Cottage Restaurant Traquair House
06.2003 - 10.2003

Diploma in Commerce and Administration - Business

Queens College of Business
01.1995 - 10.1997
Mayra Chavez Scott