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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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RACHAEL SPINK

Leeds

Summary

As an experienced educator seeking a new career path, I bring a wealth of skills in communication, adaptability, and leadership. My proven ability to create engaging and inclusive learning environments, coupled with my passion for continuous learning, positions me as a versatile candidate ready to excel in a new professional context. I am eager to use my instructional expertise, interpersonal skills, and commitment to growth in a dynamic role outside of traditional teaching settings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Performing Arts Teacher (drama specialist)

Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College
Bradford
01.2014 - Current
  • Delivery, planning and assessment of high quality lessons.
    Planning, design and maintenance of the drama curriculum at KST3 and KST4.
  • Monitoring and ensuring pupil progress.
  • Pastoral role as a form tutor.
  • Organising and running educational visits to enrich the lives of pupils.
  • Working as the BTEC Quality Nominee for the Centre
  • Preparing and maintaining school policies
    Organising, leading and minuting of meetings
  • Management of a small team of staff
    Training and mentoring trainee teachers

Teacher

Academic Appointments and Randstad Education
Leeds
  • Teaching the class
  • Supply appropriate planning materials using the school plans provided
  • Making use support staff effectively
  • Mark any work completed if on a long term basis
  • Implement and maintain the behaviour policy of the school
  • Carrying out reasonable requests from the head teacher
  • Observing school policies and ethos

Clerical and Administration Officer

Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Leeds
  • Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email and in-person to deliver accurate service information.
  • Oversaw database to maintain updated records and accuracy.
  • Effectively managed incoming and outgoing mail to maximise office efficiency.

Customer service officer

Marks & Spencer
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
  • Provided professional and helpful support to new and existing customers.
  • Engaged in team-building activities to build rapport with staff.
  • Maintained working knowledge of available products and services.
  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.

Education

Education - Lifelong Learning

Huddersfield University

Batchelor of Arts Honours Degree - undefined

Hull College

Foundation Degree -

Newcastle College
Newcastle-upon-Tyne

GCSEs -

Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Leeds

Skills

Project Management: Demonstrating strong organizational skills in planning and executing lessons, projects, and events Adaptability: Successfully transitioning skills to diverse professional environments and industries

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Building effective communication strategies for engaging with diverse audiences

Data Analysis: Applying assessment and feedback skills to analyse data and make informed decisions

Team Collaboration: Collaborating with colleagues, clients, or stakeholders to achieve common goals

Conflict Resolution and Mediation: Utilizing experience in resolving conflicts to foster positive team dynamics

Curriculum Design and Development: Creating and implementing structured plans for achieving specific objectives

Public Speaking: Leveraging strong communication skills for effective presentations and client interactions

Time and Resource Management: Efficiently managing time and resources in various professional settings

Relationship Building: Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with clients, partners, or team members

Leadership: Demonstrating leadership qualities in guiding projects and teams toward success

Event Planning and Coordination: Applying skills in planning and organizing extracurricular activities or corporate events

Cross-Cultural Competence: Navigating diverse environments and understanding cultural nuances for effective collaboration

Budgeting: Applying financial management skills to plan and organise trips or events within budget constraints

Flexibility and Innovation: Adapting to changing circumstances and fostering creative problem-solving in various context

Accomplishments

QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status) Education and Training Foundation

BTEC Quality Nominee for Centre (1500 students on role),

Educate Trainee Teacher Mentor

Timeline

Performing Arts Teacher (drama specialist)

Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College
01.2014 - Current

Teacher

Academic Appointments and Randstad Education

Clerical and Administration Officer

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Customer service officer

Marks & Spencer

Education - Lifelong Learning

Huddersfield University

Batchelor of Arts Honours Degree - undefined

Hull College

Foundation Degree -

Newcastle College

GCSEs -

Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
RACHAEL SPINK