Rehana Nooria
Leicester,Leicestershire
Summary
- British Asian
- Muslim
- Lived and worked in the UK
- Moved to Zimbabwe in 2013 and moved back in 2023
- Being a parent of 2 boys
- Worked in education and hospitality
- Made lots of friendships while working between jobs
- I enjoy exercise and long walks keeping healthy and fit
- I have a passion in reading books especially non-fiction
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Cafe Owner
self employed
Harare Zimbabwe
03.2019 - 02.2023
- Remedied employee and customer conflicts using excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Capitalised on social media platforms to recruit key influencers and increase market awareness.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon actual costs and fees for effective business operations.
- Oversaw business budget planning, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Provided reliable financial management through careful preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Addressed guest complaints to keep customers satisfied.
- Organised deliveries to customers for online and to-go orders.
- Trained and equipped new staff with restaurant values and standards to keep guests happy.
- Supervised restaurant operations and enforced food and safety standards.
- Tracked and sourced supplies to keep ingredients fresh and minimise waste.
- I also created a comfortable and safe working environment for my staff to ensure that they create a cooperative and proactive team.
Special Needs Teaching Assistant (volunteer)
Silver linings school
Harare Zimbabwe
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Distributed learning materials, textbooks and stationery, enabling full student cooperation in activities.
- Prepared engaging, effective learning materials to boost stimulation and encourage further academic interest.
- Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
- Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
- Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
- Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support.
- Oversaw students during recess and lunch breaks to maintain safe environment.
- Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
- Helped the students boost their confidence and overcome their fears of water by assisting in pool lessons.
Senior Nursery Nurse
Leicester Montessori (wigston)
Leicester, Leicestershire
09.2009 - 11.2010
- Maximised children's engagement by establishing a structured routine of daily activities.
- Facilitated communication with parents in the evenings on the children's performance during the day.
- Contributed to high standard of quality within nursery, achieving good Ofsted rating.
- Smoothened children's transition into nursery by organising and conducting induction meetings.
- Created a happy, safe and stimulating learning environment for children aged 6-10.
- This was a part-time position where i worked from 1:30PM-6PM
- Working mainly with after school clubs
- As a senior nursery Nurse i had the responsibility of locking up and the building was secure over night.
Senior Nursery Nurse
Leicester Montessori (London road)
Leicester, Leicestershire
03.2006 - 07.2008
- Supported children's learning development through reading, writing and numeracy work.
- Taught to curricular requirements of Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
- Helped children with personal hygiene, changing babies and assisting toddlers with toilet training.
- Escalated safeguarding concerns promptly to maintain child safety.
- Participated in induction and settling in of new children.
- Developed and maintained strong partnerships with parents and carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
- Adapted teachings, activities and environments to suit Special Educational Needs requirements.
- Escorted and supervised children on any educational visits.
- Promoted inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs by making activities accessible for all.
- Assisted with preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources.
- Kept confidential any information regarding children, members of staff and administration acquired as part of job.
- Managed challenging behaviour with positive reinforcement techniques.
- Recorded children's milestones and achievements for accurate progress reporting.
- Cleaned and kept rooms and play areas tidy for reduced accident risks.
- As part of being a senior i had a responsibility of opening up the nuresry and closing at the end of the day.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare (NNEB)
Leicester College
Leicester 09.1997 - 07.1999
GCSEs -
Judgemeadow Community Collage
Leicester 09.1991 - 07.1996
Skills
- Good communication Skills
- Service excellence
- Adaptable to change
- Trustworthy and Honest
- Positive attitude and committed
- Helps to problem solve and analyse issues
- Flexible
- Good time management
- Open to learning new skills and any on going training
- Sensitivity and understanding
- Able to work to own initiative
Languages
English
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent
Urdu
Elementary
Timeline
Cafe Owner
self employed
03.2019 - 02.2023
Special Needs Teaching Assistant (volunteer)
Silver linings school
01.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Nursery Nurse
Leicester Montessori (wigston)
09.2009 - 11.2010
Senior Nursery Nurse
Leicester Montessori (London road)
03.2006 - 07.2008
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare (NNEB)
Leicester College
09.1997 - 07.1999
GCSEs -
Judgemeadow Community Collage
09.1991 - 07.1996