MICHELLE APPLETON
WHITSTABLE,KENT
Summary
Empathetic and driven individual with refined communication and interpersonal skills with a background in mentoring and guiding others. Demonstrates proficiency in tailoring educational approaches and fostering a positive learning environment. Committed to empowering students to achieve their full potential.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
English Tutor and Mentor
Tuition Extra
Canterbury, Kent
2025.02 - 2026.06
- Deliver 1:1 and group tutoring across ages 5-22 within two schools.
- Assess learners regularly to track progress and learning engagement.
- Adapt teaching approaches to match anxiety, disengagement, and individual needs.
COVID 19 National Vaccination Programme Vaccinator - Bank Worker
NHS Professionals
Hemel Hempstead
2021.10 - 2023.07
- Duties included the administration of the covid19 vaccination to children in schools in Kent. Placements were in secondary schools. Talking to the children and putting them at ease before and after the vaccination. Explaining the vaccine to them and its possible side effects. Working on rotation between administration of the vaccine and working in the observation area after the vaccination to check for any adverse effects of the vaccine. Administering first aid to the children if required. Adhering to the strict safeguarding regulations in place and reporting any areas of concern to the line manager in charge.
Healthcare Assistant
NHS Professionals
Hemel Hempstead
2021.10 - 2023.07
- Duties included placement on wards working with patients, checking observations and making them comfortable. Reporting anything of concern to the ward sister or doctor. Adhering to the strict safeguarding regulations in place and raising any areas of concern to the line manager. Ongoing training to be completed within strict time frames including being up to date on all essential NHS patient care training including lifesaving training. Reasons for not taking any shifts since July 2023 - shifts became less available in my area.
Children's Residential Support Worker
Aspire Health & Education Services
Folkestone, Kent
2022.05 - 2023.05
- Duties included the one to one care of a child with severe disabilities and special education needs. The one to one care included personal care, feeding, educating and supporting the child with their emotional needs. Taking the child to any medical appointments or social outings. Overnight care and listening service. Attending meetings with any social workers to update them on the child's positive progress, discuss any areas of concern and making action plans for moving forward. It was also my duty to prepare suitable meals for their individual needs. Other important duties included the administration of medication and attending staff meetings and keeping up to date on all required training. Adhering to strict safeguarding rules of all children. Adhering to medication and food preparation protocols. Reason for leaving - the night shifts were not suitable for my own family unit.
Full Time / Part Time Brand Manager
Harrods PLC
London
2013.07 - 2021.11
- Duties included the day to day management of my assigned concession. Reporting to the sales director I worked within strict targets and deadlines to meet the sales figures required. If these targets were under threat to not be met I would be responsible for putting an action plan into place to meet the targets required. Other duties included the visual appearance of the stores' displays and keeping a client book which was used to arrange appointments for clients then meet the clients to make the shopping experience the best I could by choosing items for them as suggestions. Reason for leaving - a change of career to broaden my horizons. I had a goal to pursue a career in helping others in need of support.
Part Time Lettings Assistant & Viewings Agent
Jackson Stops & Staff
Sevenoaks, Kent
2006.11 - 2008.01
- Duties included general administrative work. Being the point of contact for landlords and tenants to resolve any issues with their property within a timely manner. Taking clients to view properties and closing deals. Reasons for leaving: I found out I was pregnant with my son. I decided instead of taking maternity leave to leave early and have a career break so I could enjoy my pregnancy and be at home with my family full time.
Part Time (3 days per week) New Applications Advisor
Vanquis Bank
Chatham Maritime, Kent
2003.12 - 2004.12
- Duties included running credit checks for potential new customers and setting them up new credit card accounts. Point of contact for any new credit card applications enquiries. Accepting and rejecting credit card applications based on the background checks I performed. Reasons for leaving: my family and I moved to a new part of Kent and the commute was not suitable.
Part Time After School Club Assistant
St Marys Island Primary School
Chatham, Kent
2003.10 - 2004.10
- Duties included caring for an age range of children from 4-11 years old. Organising and running extra curricular activities such as, arts and crafts and sporting activities. Offering homework support and reading to the children in groups. The setting up and setting down of tea time. Liaising with parents and carers on their child's progress and daily feedback on their time at school. Raising any areas of concern on the safety or welfare of a child by reporting to the line manager. Reason for leaving - my family and I moved to a different part of Kent.
Full Time PA to the Director of Finance
Sunlife of Canada
London
2000.01 - 2003.01
- Duties included composing and typing up client letters. Minute taking and organising the diaries. Keeping the filing system up to date. Attending client meetings to take notes. Arranging client meetings and organising the venues or meeting rooms. Reason for leaving - the office closed and was relocated to Basingstoke.
Full Time Junior Secretary
Colonial Mutual
Chatham Maritime, Kent
1998.01 - 2000.01
- Duties including supporting the sales director with day to day tasks such as, typing letters and diary management. Data inputting daily and obtaining quotes from mortgage brain (a computer system that generates mortgages in principle) for the general public. Checking daily mortgage rates. Assisting the department's official underwriter in all underwriting duties. This was completed by underwriting clients mortgages through running background checks then either approving or declining mortgage applications. Reason for leaving: I got a new job in London with better career prospects.
Full Time Collation and Fulfilment Clerk
Colonial Mutual
Chatham Maritime, Kent
1995.01 - 1998.01
- Duties included supporting all financial advisors with everyday tasks such as printed quotes and sending the correct accompanying information to clients. Keeping up to date records on the data system and general typing and administrative duties.
Education
GCSE - English Language, English Literature, Double Science Award & RE
St John Fisher School
KentBreastfeeding Peer Support Worker Course - La Leche League
Sure Start Centre
East Malling, Kent 2009.03 -
Skills
Student progress evaluation
Exam preparation strategies
Interactive teaching methods
Relationship building with students
Knowledge of SENCO
Adaptable teaching styles
Pupil engagement strategies
VOLUNTEER
Salvation Army, Breastfeeding Peer Support Worker, Maidstone, Kent, 2009-03, 2015, Duties included working together to support the lactation consultants and health visitors in North West Kent to offer help, support and guidance for new mothers and their new babies with issues concerning feeding their new baby. Raising any concerns to a senior member of staff such as a suspected tongue tie baby or babies who are underweight. Safeguarding of all children and adults by raising any areas of concern to the person in charge. Organising and hosting events such as family Christmas parties and coffee mornings. The position was based at The Salvation Army, Maidstone, Kent and Maidstone NHS Trusts Birthing Centre, Maidstone. Reasons for leaving - I was working in London and also had young children, so I needed to keep my paid position. Therefore, I felt it was time to leave the volunteer role which I had enjoyed so much.
CAREER BREAK
- February 2003 - December 2003 - After Sunlife of Canada relocated I took the opportunity to take a career break to look after my first daughter.
- January 2005 - November 2006 : Time away from work to concentrate on raising my daughter before she started school for the first time.
- January 2008 - December 2008 : Soon after I delivered my son at a planned home birth I started my first volunteer position. My midwife at the time suggested I would be a good fit in a peer support breastfeeding role. I started attending the mother and baby drop in she suggested and soon was enrolled onto a peer support course. N.B I had to wait until I was six months post delivery before I could start this.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
- King’s Trust Level 5 in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - Finish date - Sep 2027
- Counselling Skills NCFE Level 2
- Counselling Skills NCFE Level 3
- The King’s Trust Counselling Skills Level 3
- The King’s Trust Counselling Skills Level 4
- NHS Safeguarding Adults Level 2
- NHS First Basic First Training
- NHS Understanding Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
- Understanding Children & Young People’s Mental Health Level 2 NCFE
- NHS Safeguarding Children Level 2 expiry 2027
- Enhanced DBS exp 2027 - on the update system
Timeline
English Tutor and Mentor
Tuition Extra
2025.02 - 2026.06
Children's Residential Support Worker
Aspire Health & Education Services
2022.05 - 2023.05
COVID 19 National Vaccination Programme Vaccinator - Bank Worker
NHS Professionals
2021.10 - 2023.07
Healthcare Assistant
NHS Professionals
2021.10 - 2023.07
Full Time / Part Time Brand Manager
Harrods PLC
2013.07 - 2021.11
Breastfeeding Peer Support Worker Course - La Leche League
Sure Start Centre
2009.03 -
Part Time Lettings Assistant & Viewings Agent
Jackson Stops & Staff
2006.11 - 2008.01
Part Time (3 days per week) New Applications Advisor
Vanquis Bank
2003.12 - 2004.12
Part Time After School Club Assistant
St Marys Island Primary School
2003.10 - 2004.10
Full Time PA to the Director of Finance
Sunlife of Canada
2000.01 - 2003.01
Full Time Junior Secretary
Colonial Mutual
1998.01 - 2000.01
Full Time Collation and Fulfilment Clerk
Colonial Mutual
1995.01 - 1998.01
GCSE - English Language, English Literature, Double Science Award & RE
St John Fisher School