rachael Cawthorne
shoreham,West Sussex
Summary
Approachable and professional individual. People centred and fast learner . Compassionate and hard working. Punctual and flexible.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching assistant in primary school
Brunswick Primary
Brighton and Hove, East Sussex
09.2015 - 10.2021
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Identified disruptions to learning and discretely addressed issues where possible.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Maximised class teacher productivity by preparing work and activities in advance of lessons.
- Helped student to build confidence by cultivating trusted atmosphere in group settings.
Teaching assistant
Davigdor Infant School
Brighton and Hove , Easy Sussex
12.1999 - 07.2015
- Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
- Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
- Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
- Delivered well-structured one-on-one support sessions to students with learning difficulties.
- Partnered with teachers to plan and execute lessons following school curriculum, objectives and philosophies.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
- Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
Administrative assistant
Telecom Audio
Brighton and Hove , Easy Sussex
05.1995 - 08.1999
- Organised tasks by level of urgency and importance to make best of use time and resources.
- Dealt with routine enquiries at reception or by telephone and referred more complex matters to appropriate members of staff
- Arranged filing systems for easy use and retrieval by personnel.
- Kept and maintained accurate filing system for preservation of office information.
- Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying, faxing and filing.
- Received, sorted and distributed incoming post.
- Handled incoming calls for staff, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages.
Team leader supervisor
DHL
London, London
10.1983 - 08.1993
- Held daily meetings
- Maintained clean, organised working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.
- Delegated tasks according to staff strengths.
- Staff appraisals
- Recruitment
- Dismissals
- Guided and coached staff to achieve individual growth and answering telephone targets
Education
GCSEs - Maths
Varndean College
Brighton 01.2005 - 06.2005
A-Levels - English Literature
Hammersmith and West London College
London 09.1981 - 06.1983
A-Levels - Politics
Hammersmith and West London College
London 09.1981 - 06.1983
O Levels - English Literature, English Language. French, Biology, History
Chiswick Comprehensive
09.1976 - 06.1981
Skills
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Adaptable
- Friendly and happy
Timeline
Teaching assistant in primary school
Brunswick Primary
09.2015 - 10.2021
GCSEs - Maths
Varndean College
01.2005 - 06.2005
Teaching assistant
Davigdor Infant School
12.1999 - 07.2015
Administrative assistant
Telecom Audio
05.1995 - 08.1999
Team leader supervisor
DHL
10.1983 - 08.1993
A-Levels - English Literature
Hammersmith and West London College
09.1981 - 06.1983
A-Levels - Politics
Hammersmith and West London College
09.1981 - 06.1983
O Levels - English Literature, English Language. French, Biology, History
Chiswick Comprehensive
09.1976 - 06.1981
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