Rachel Grimshaw
Nottingham ,Nottinghamshire
Summary
I am a reliable and friendly individual who values the importance of access to learning and reading for everybody. I have excellent communication and organisational skills and am eager to utilise them within an area I am passionate about.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Library assistant
Reading Borough Council
Reading, Berkshire
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Created displays in the children's library, representing popular themes or world celebrations.
- Restocked shelves timely, ensuring availability of all titles at all times.
- Liaised with librarians to improve library services regularly.
- Catalogued new books in the system to facilitate easy access.
- Answered queries from users efficiently, providing useful information.
- Assisted with library events and workshops, fostering community engagement and learning.
Senior host
Thorpe Park Resort
Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Adapted quickly to changing work schedules, maintaining productivity during peak hours.
- Assisted guests with special dietary requests, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Trained new employees to ensure consistent quality of service.
- Managed conflict resolution to maintain a positive atmosphere.
- Created a welcoming environment with friendly interactions and prompt service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of Reading
Reading 09.2022 - 07.2025
Skills
- Literacy promotion
- Book recommendations
- Effective multitasking
- Organisational awareness
- Public speaking confidence
- Customer Service
- Community engagement
- Written and oral communication
- Administration
Placement 1 PGCE English.
I have completed Placement 1 of a PGCE English course with the University of Nottingham from September 2025 to March 2026.
Achievements.
I was a course representative for English Language and Applied Linguistics for the University of Reading and a course and social representative for the University of Nottingham PGCE English course.
I have first class grades in my linguistics dissertation and modules such as language in media and language in professional communication.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Library assistant
Reading Borough Council
11.2023 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of Reading
09.2022 - 07.2025
Senior host
Thorpe Park Resort
03.2021 - 08.2022