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Priya Patel

Pinner,Greater London

Summary

Highly motivated professional with strong organisational skills and a proven ability to prioritise workloads effectively. Demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities, complemented by attention to detail and good observation skills. Confident IT user with a fast-learning aptitude and a proactive approach to tasks, consistently delivering results through initiative and time management. Committed to continuous skill development and achieving success in dynamic environments.

Skilled teaching assistant bringing [2]-year background in early childhood and primary education to growing school. Adept in leading recreational and educational activities, and facilitating classroom management. Positive role model and successful in building rapport with students, parents, teachers and administrators.

Focused teaching assistant with background in academic environments. Supports lead teacher in building inclusive and welcoming learning spaces. Oversees classroom activities and organises supplies to maintain order and tidiness.

Dependable teaching assistant with more than 2years of experience working with children aged 5 to 9. Excited to apply passion for working with children to develop strong, independent individuals.


Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Teaching assistant in primary school

Cedar Manor School
Hatch End, Harrow
11.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated patience whilst dealing with challenging situations for maintaining harmonious classroom environment.
  • Supported planning of diverse extracurricular activities enriching students' overall school experience.
  • Facilitated group discussions with students for enhanced learning experiences.
  • Supported lead teacher in preparing lesson plans based on individual student needs, ensuring personalised attention to each learner.
  • Fostered positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
  • Maintained safe, inclusive classroom atmosphere by enforcing school guidelines and policies.
  • Assisted in grading assignments and exams for timely feedback provision to students.
  • Encouraged student participation in class activities, leading to increased engagement and enthusiasm for learning.
  • Assisted in organising school events, fostering community spirit amongst students.
  • Helped maintain up-to-date student records adhering strictly to data protection laws.
  • Prepared educational materials to facilitate instruction and learning activities.
  • Provided additional support to students with learning difficulties, increasing their confidence and engagement.
  • Assisted lead teachers during field trips ensuring student safe.

Post Office Manager

Self Employer
Romford, Havering
10.2018 - 10.2023
  • Work consistently to deliver and maintain the highest standards of customer service in the Post Office
  • Responsible for accurately taking of monies, cashing up and balancing of floats and use of the automated till and all supporting service resources
  • Efficiently completed all required paperwork to ensure a n efficient service delivery throughout the shift
  • Undertook routine stock counting in the Post Office, ordering & restocking to maximize sales and promote any special offer
  • To be fully conversant with temporary or current Post Office promotions and offers
  • To maintain Post Office area and counters as tidy and clean to ensure Post Office is always presented appropriately to customers
  • Managed and processed incoming deliveries, delivery notes and ensured all correct stock is received and appropriately stored
  • Efficiently manage self-learning to remain conversant with company Health and Safety, policy and procedures and legal requirements
  • Work flexibly to accommodate all Post Office shifts in line with scheduled contracted hours including early late and weekend shift patterns to ensure security of cash/cheques, stock, documentation and Post Office at all times

Voluntary Teaching Assistant

Gearies Primary School
Ilford
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assisting in the development of children's basic skills, including physical coordination, & language abilities
  • Motivating and stimulating the children's learning abilities, encouraging learning through experience whilst providing a secure environment to learn
  • Devising, producing & organizing visual aids, teaching resources & learning materials as required by curriculum
  • Encouraging mathematical, creative development with songs, stories, art, games, imaginative play, observing, assessing and recording each child's progress, feeding back to team & parents
  • Keeping the classroom tidy & organized and conducting regular equipment checks to remove any substandard or damaged resources to ensure the health and safety of children & staff during all activities
  • Helping children in the class working with individuals on a 1 - 1 basis and group work
  • Supporting the teacher to prepare class work, photocopying class work to ensure all milestones are met
  • Safeguarding children, communicating with parents, adhering to all guidelines & procedures

Operation Theatre Scrub Nurse

Hospital (India)
, India
01.2010 - 03.2013
  • Ensuring that the operating theatre has been sterilized
  • Preparing the necessary equipment for the operation
  • Sterilising material, gloves and gowns
  • Performing initial counts of the sponges, instruments and needles
  • Liaising with other nurse teams throughout
  • Helping with dressings
  • Assisting the surgeon throughout the surgery with various tasks
  • Getting the patient ready for the recovery room
  • Having good attention to detail
  • Being an excellent communicator and listener
  • Following strict instructions and procedures
  • Being able to remain composed in challenging situations
  • Being proactive and anticipating actions

Hospital Nurse and Operation Theatre Scrub Nurse

Hospital (India)
, India
01.2010 - 03.2013
  • Motivating patients to help restore and improve their health and self-esteem
  • Providing medication to patients and providing pre- and postoperative care
  • Providing psychological and physical support to parents, family members and friends
  • Identifying patient care requirements
  • Assuring the quality of care to patients through adhering to therapeutic standards
  • Ensuring that patients and fellow employees adhere to infection control policies and protocols, medicine storage and administration procedures and substance control regulations
  • Evaluating patients who complain of specific ailments
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, great empathy for others and the ability to maintain kindness and compassion for everyone
  • Excellent observation skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent critical-thinking skills and the ability to respond quickly to emergency situations
  • Team-oriented mentality and good leadership skills
  • Extreme diligence to work during weekends and on bank holidays
  • Open-mindedness and willingness to learn and improve their skills and competence

Education

Level 2 - Nursing Training

Healthcare Hospital Attendant Course
London
03.2014

Hospital attendant course -

Mahagujarat Medical Society
India
12.2010

NCFE CACHE Level 2 CERTIFICATE - SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING

CACHE
London

Secondary level - Bachelor of Commerce

Gujarat University
India
01.2007 - 05.2010

High School Diploma - Maths & English

GCSE
India
03.2006

Skills

  • Patience and resilience
  • Active listener
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize workload
  • Teamwork
  • Good observation skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Motivated
  • Willing to learn new skill
  • Confident IT user

Custom

Available on request.

Languages

English
Fluent
Gujarati
Native
Hindi
Native

Timeline

Teaching assistant in primary school

Cedar Manor School
11.2024 - Current

Voluntary Teaching Assistant

Gearies Primary School
09.2022 - 07.2023

Post Office Manager

Self Employer
10.2018 - 10.2023

Operation Theatre Scrub Nurse

Hospital (India)
01.2010 - 03.2013

Hospital Nurse and Operation Theatre Scrub Nurse

Hospital (India)
01.2010 - 03.2013

Secondary level - Bachelor of Commerce

Gujarat University
01.2007 - 05.2010

Level 2 - Nursing Training

Healthcare Hospital Attendant Course

Hospital attendant course -

Mahagujarat Medical Society

NCFE CACHE Level 2 CERTIFICATE - SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING

CACHE

High School Diploma - Maths & English

GCSE
Priya Patel