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MICAELA COMINS

Hurstpier,West Sussex

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in behaviour management, special needs support, and health and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and maintain safe environments through effective classroom management and in-class SEND support. Skilled in early childhood education, academic support, and fostering strong student and parent relationships. Committed to promoting student safety, behaviour modelling, and classroom preparation and maintenance. Career goal: To continue advancing in the field of education by leveraging skills to create inclusive and supportive learning environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fitness instructor

Hove fitness club
Hove
11.2024 - Current

Working as a fitness instructor to provided expert guidance for improved health and wellness for all members.

  • Created a positive environment with energetic, upbeat classes.
  • Ensured safety during workouts by demonstrating techniques.
  • Facilitated injury prevention via instruction on safe exercise practices.
  • Conducted regular equipment checks ensuring all was in proper working order, increasing overall safety standards in the gym area.
  • Encouraged consistency in workouts by creating an encouraging atmosphere where everyone felt comfortable and motivated..
  • Enhanced understanding of body mechanics amongst clients through simple explanations of each exercise's benefits and risks.
  • Adapted training methods to suit individual fitness levels or health concerns, making exercise accessible to all participants.
  • Promoted a culture of inclusivity within the gym facilitating better social interactions between members.

Airport security officer

Gatwick Airport
Crawley
03.2023 - Current

Working as an airport security officer ensuring the safety and security of all staff and passengers.

Delivering an efficient and warm welcome to all passengers, families and children whatever their journey through Gatwick Airport.

The work is physically demanding,

  • Undertake physical body and bag searching
  • Utilise colour X-Ray images in both 2D and 3D to screen belongings
  • Verify documents and perform security screening and searching
  • Assist in handling health, safety, or security incidents
  • Work collaboratively within a team and various airport departments to deliver an outstanding customer experience
  • Participate in regular training sessions to maintain x-ray screening and physical searching competencies in accordance with the Department for Transport (DfT) regulations .
  • Promoted a safe environment by responding promptly to potential threats or suspicious activities.
  • Provided first aid assistance when needed, prioritised passenger health and wellbeing at all times.
  • Handled sensitive information discretely; upheld strict confidentiality rules regarding passenger data protection.
  • Remained calm and professional under pressure to responsibly handle security emergencies.
  • Assisted passengers with queries for a smoother, more efficient airport experience.

Teaching Assistant

Primary School, Eastbrook Primary Academy
Hove
10.2019 - 03.2023
  • I previously worked at Eastbrook Primary academy as a teaching assistant, Mid day meal supervisor, after school club coordinator and School Website designer
  • Over the past 4 years I have had the opportunity to use my expertise to achieve success in my career
  • Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes
  • Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents, working collaboratively to achieve exam success
  • Monitored and documented students' academic progress, enabling accurate development reporting
  • Provided outstanding support to special needs students, ensuring safety and access to equitable learning
  • Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences
  • Promoted inclusive learning activities adapted to diverse pupil needs
  • Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits
  • Administered first aid and liaised with health services
  • Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behavior, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action
  • Maintained child safety, security and good behavior during classroom and outdoor activities
  • Applied tech knowledge to incorporate ICT into curriculum
  • Updated and maintained content for Eastbrook Primary Academy's websites across various platforms.

Teaching Assistant

St John the Baptist
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments
  • Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents
  • Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents, working collaboratively to achieve exam success
  • Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence
  • Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximize student engagement and attainment
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects
  • Boosted academic achievement of special needs students through compassionate, considered individual tutoring
  • Participated in Continuous Professional Development opportunities to optimize teaching support capabilities
  • Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources
  • Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support.

Holiday Entertainment Manager

Pumula Beach Hotel
South Africa
12.2014 - 01.2019
  • Africa, Port Shepstone
  • Facilitated smooth running of activity programmes
  • Provided, managed and entertained small groups of 30 Children/ Young adults and big groups between 60 to 100 Children/ Young adults at a time
  • Preparation and planning of al schedules, (monthly and daily)
  • Created and planned activity programs that started at 9:30 in the morning and ended at 11:00 pm
  • Managed and hosted various sports on a daily basis including soccer, cricket and volley ball
  • Encouraged and motivated participation, and made everyone feel welcome
  • Hosted and facilitated family Quiz nights 3 times a week, as well as hosted and facilitated Talent shows twice weekly for all children and young adults to participate in
  • Hosted and facilitated all major holidays including Easter, Christmas and New Year events
  • First aid, health and safety compliant in all situations.

Teaching assistant

Suid-Natal Primary School
South Africa
01.2015 - 11.2018
  • Assisted Grade 1 learners with reading skills and mathematic skills.
  • Assessment of fine and gross motor skills for Grade 1 and Grade R learners, as well as work with learners in small groups.
  • Helped and assisted learners who work at a slower pace and that need extra motivation
  • Planned and presented lessons in the grade R and Grade 1 classroom, and assisted the class teacher with planning creative art and life skills lessons.
  • Substitute teacher in the absence of class teachers from grade R to Grade 7.
  • Coached Grade 3 hockey twice a week and assisted with athletics and sport events.
  • Assisted the teachers in their Administration work, Printing, completing the class register as well as monitoring learners absence.
  • Provided after school club for Grade R learners once a week (a group of 16-20 learners aged 5-6).
  • Presented lessons in the ICT classroom for the Grade R and Grade 1 learners.
  • Worked with Grade 3 learners in small groups and assisted them in reading, as well as presenting Afrikaans language lessons.

Assistant swimming coach

Splash swim school
South Africa
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Assist and teach the correct technique for Freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly and backstroke.
  • Assisted and taught children from the age of 5 to 13 I was part of the team that participated in open water distance swimming competitions.
  • Assisted and help train the team that participated in open water distance swimming competitions.
  • Encouraged participation Planning technique and execution of swimming lessons.
  • Assisted with health and safety at swim training.
  • Improved swimmers' techniques by providing clear, constructive feedback.
  • Assisted head coach with planning and organising training sessions for improved efficiency.
  • Helped beginners develop basic skills, leading to increased confidence in water.
  • Demonstrated various strokes effectively so that swimmers could mimic the movements accurately.

Sunday school teacher

Norwegian Settlers Church
South Africa
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Fostered growth in students by leading engaging Bible study sessions.
  • Created a safe and welcoming environment for children to learn about values.
  • Organised successful church events to encourage community involvement and family participation.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, updating them on their child's progress.
  • Planning and presenting lessons weekly.
  • Assisted the Grade 1-3 learners in Sunday school approximately 20 learners
  • Supervised and guided learners in completing lessons and projects.
  • Responsible for safety and care of children while at Sunday school.
  • Encourages children to participate and to build their confidence

Education

Diploma - Diploma in Early Years Education

North West University
South Africa
01.2016 - 12.2018

Skills

  • Behaviour management
  • Special needs support
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Classroom management
  • In-class SEND support
  • Early childhood education
  • Academic support
  • Student engagement
  • Student safety
  • Student and parent relationships
  • Maintaining safe environments
  • Behaviour modelling
  • Classroom preparation and maintenance
  • Student supervision

Certification

  • Emergency First Aid at work
  • Level 2 Fitness instructor
  • Food Hygiene and safety
  • Positive Behaviour Training
  • Defibrillator training
  • Paediatric first aid

Languages

Afrikaans
Fluent
English
Fluent

Timeline

Fitness instructor

Hove fitness club
11.2024 - Current

Airport security officer

Gatwick Airport
03.2023 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Primary School, Eastbrook Primary Academy
10.2019 - 03.2023

Teaching Assistant

St John the Baptist
04.2019 - 10.2019

Diploma - Diploma in Early Years Education

North West University
01.2016 - 12.2018

Teaching assistant

Suid-Natal Primary School
01.2015 - 11.2018

Holiday Entertainment Manager

Pumula Beach Hotel
12.2014 - 01.2019

Assistant swimming coach

Splash swim school
01.2012 - 12.2015

Sunday school teacher

Norwegian Settlers Church
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Emergency First Aid at work
  • Level 2 Fitness instructor
  • Food Hygiene and safety
  • Positive Behaviour Training
  • Defibrillator training
  • Paediatric first aid
MICAELA COMINS