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
2015.09 - 2021.10
- 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
1999.12 - 2015.07
- 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
1995.05 - 1999.08
- 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
1983.10 - 1993.08
- 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 2005.01 - 2005.06
A-Levels - English Literature
Hammersmith and West London College
London 1981.09 - 1983.06
A-Levels - Politics
Hammersmith and West London College
London 1981.09 - 1983.06
O Levels - English Literature, English Language. French, Biology, History
Chiswick Comprehensive
1976.09 - 1981.06
Skills
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Adaptable
- Friendly and happy
Timeline
Teaching assistant in primary school
Brunswick Primary
2015.09 - 2021.10
GCSEs - Maths
Varndean College
2005.01 - 2005.06
Teaching assistant
Davigdor Infant School
1999.12 - 2015.07
Administrative assistant
Telecom Audio
1995.05 - 1999.08
Team leader supervisor
DHL
1983.10 - 1993.08
A-Levels - English Literature
Hammersmith and West London College
1981.09 - 1983.06
A-Levels - Politics
Hammersmith and West London College
1981.09 - 1983.06
O Levels - English Literature, English Language. French, Biology, History
Chiswick Comprehensive
1976.09 - 1981.06