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Olivia Holliday

Olivia Holliday

Halifax,West Yorkshire

Summary

I am a qualified and enthusiastic teacher with a diverse background in education, sports coaching, childcare and performing arts. I have experience working with children and young people in a variety of settings, developing their confidence, skills and creativity while creating positive and engaging learning environments. Alongside my teaching experience, I have worked professionally in the performing arts industry and performed a variety of skills and characters, strengthening my communication, adaptability and ability to engage different audiences. I am a confident, creative and approachable individual who enjoys working with people, taking on new challenges and bringing energy and enthusiasm to every role.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Foxhill Primary School
09.2024 - 10.2026
  • Fostered a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting positive behaviour and respect among pupils.
  • Prepared creative teaching materials to motivate and engage students.
  • Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring materials were readily available and utilised efficiently for lesson delivery.

Multi-skilled Performer

Pastiche
11.2014 - 01.2025
  • Rehearsed daily to master choreography for dance roles, enhancing performance quality.
  • Portrayed diverse characters, adapting to various situations to enrich audience experience.

Circus skills coach

americamp
06.2017 - 09.2021
  • Taught circus skills to children aged 6 to 17 in a supportive summer camp environment, fostering creativity and teamwork.

Childcare Practitioner

Birstall pre school
01.2016 - 08.2021
  • Managed daily routines, including meal times, rest periods, and recreational activities, ensuring a structured day.
  • Planned and implemented engaging educational activities tailored to children's developmental stages.

Apprentice Sports Coach

Sports UK
11.2014 - 12.2015
  • Developed coaching strategies and lesson plans to achieve team goals.
  • Adapted training to needs and interests of the group or individual participants.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education with QTS

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield
01-2024

Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership

Chartered Management Institute
Huddersfield
01-2024

NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Educator

FW Solutions LTD
Sheffield
01-2019

NVQ Level 2 - Activity leadership

Leeds City College
Leeds
01-2017

A-Levels - Performing arts (grade A*) Business (grade A) Health and Social care (grade C)

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School
Halifax
01-2014

GCSEs - Maths (C) Science (B) English (B) Performing arts (A*) PE (C) RE (C) ICT (C)

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School
Halifax
01-2012

Skills

  • Child development
  • Student safeguarding
  • Behaviour management
  • Communication
  • Organisation
  • Audience engagement
  • Working under pressure
  • Public speaking

Timeline

Teacher

Foxhill Primary School
09.2024 - 10.2026

Circus skills coach

americamp
06.2017 - 09.2021

Childcare Practitioner

Birstall pre school
01.2016 - 08.2021

Multi-skilled Performer

Pastiche
11.2014 - 01.2025

Apprentice Sports Coach

Sports UK
11.2014 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education with QTS

University of Huddersfield

Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership

Chartered Management Institute

NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Educator

FW Solutions LTD

NVQ Level 2 - Activity leadership

Leeds City College

A-Levels - Performing arts (grade A*) Business (grade A) Health and Social care (grade C)

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School

GCSEs - Maths (C) Science (B) English (B) Performing arts (A*) PE (C) RE (C) ICT (C)

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School
Olivia Holliday