Romea Cafasso

At present, I work as a Primary School Supply School Teacher and a part-time tutor. I enjoy helping children on a one-to-one basis, finding their strengths and helping them to complete the work that they find challenging. It is a role where I often have to think on my feet, change what I have planned to accommodate situations, and gain trust from both the children and their parents. I have to provide a professional service and keep up to date with the frequently changing legislation and curriculum aims and assessments.

Additionally, I have built up my own tutoring practice successfully over the last two years to the point where I have a waiting list. I have tutored students individually, improving attainment levels and increasing their confidence using a holistic approach where each lesson is planned for their individual needs.

• Attended meetings as Science Lead for school and developed curriculum for all Key Stages
• Stayed abreast of changes to school policies and educational trends by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
• Strengthened class management techniques to elevate student behaviour, improving focus and engagement.
• Chaperoned students on field trips, maintaining safety and encouraging broadened learning.
• Kept classrooms clean, organised and safe for students, teaching staff and visitors.
• Adapted teaching materials to meet needs of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students.
• Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
• Led parent meetings to discuss student attendance, attainment and behaviour.

• Prepared learning areas with engaging resources to maintain children's interest and passion for learning.
• Ensured thorough child safety and security, implementing necessary safeguarding practices for optimised care.
• Developed outstanding relationships with parents and children, enhancing school reputation through positive recommendations.
• Facilitated pupil progress through exploratory play and learning, developing inquisitive, engaged children.
• Observed and recorded student's learning development, sharing progress with caregivers to aid further encouragement and support at home.
• Maintained health and safety standards across learning settings.
• Built positive relationships with families, enhancing trust in care provisions.
• Safeguarded children appropriately, escalating concerns to senior staff.

• Set up and calibrated school equipment to daily testing requirements.
• PAT tested equipment annually.
• Prepared and demonstrated science lessons to all year levels
• Disposed of waste solvents, general rubbish and clinical waste safely.
• Followed instructions to prepare precise chemical solutions for laboratory use.
• Carried out routine housekeeping tasks to maintain safe, clean, uncluttered work environment.
• Maintained laboratory equipment, limiting experiment disruptions.
• Supported senior technicians with experiment design and planning.
• Operated complex scientific equipment with care and precision i.e autoclave.

• Demonstrated science practicals to all year groups.
• Prepared and cleared science lessons following school policy and health and safety regulations.
• Disposed of waste solvent, general rubbish and clinical waste safely.
• Followed instructions to prepare precise chemical solutions for laboratory use.
• Maintained clean working environments within laboratories and storage areas.
• Monitored laboratory supplies, reordering stock to meet operational need.
• Maintained laboratory equipment, limiting experiment disruptions.

• Temporary contract to cover maternity leave.
• Responded to residential waste collection issues by telephone and through inspections.
• Promoted recycling in local schools and at organised events.
• Provided educational tours of council recycling facilities.
• Organised collection of illegal fly-tipped waste and investigated cases where plausible.
• Completed waste rounds with operatives to ensure correct procedures were being adhered to.

• Carried out comprehensive illegal building work inspections, food hygiene inspections and water testing.
• Investigated incidents with diligence and care, suggesting operational improvements to prevent future issues.
• Maintained up-to-date working knowledge of Building Regulations to offer best possible compliance advice.
• Identified public health concerns and provided remedial advice.
• Educated employers on preventative measures to avoid occupational and environmental failings.
• Implemented proper waste storage and disposal measures to manage refuse.
• Provided solutions and implementation plans for health, hygiene and sanitation issues.
• Performed random inspections of food preparation areas to assess hygiene compliance.

• Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
• Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors a positive impression of the company.
• Answered and helped resolve enquiries from clients, vendors and general public.
• Collected and distributed incoming mail, employing strict confidentiality throughout.
• Managed office inventory to ensure timely ordering and replenishment of low-level stock.
• Scheduled meetings and client appointments for team as well as booking flights and hotel accommodation.

• Responsible for opening and closing health club facilities.
• Trained and interviewed receptionists.
• Supported front desk operations in handling calls, addressing customer enquiries, questions and complaints.
• Optimised customer experience by ensuring meticulous reception appearance and constant staff presence.
• Tested pool and jacuzzi water for chlorine levels throughout day.
• Ordered food and beverages for refreshment area.
• Conducted tours of facilities and liaised with the sales team to follow up for potential new memberships.

• Worked in Haematology and Blood Serology in a variety of London Hospitals providing temporary cover.
• Operated and calibrated Coulter Counters, clotting machines and blood staining machines.
• Ensured correct labelling of blood samples and reporting of blood results to consultants and doctors.
• Loaded samples onto centrifuges and other sample preparation equipment ensuring attention to detail throughout.
• Processed samples for blood counts, clotting, B12 and ferritin assays
• Safely treated and disposed of clinical waste in accordance with company policy.
• Unpacked, scanned and processed high volume of incoming samples, identifying and addressing errors.
• Carefully stored chemicals and samples following department guidelines.
• Performed laboratory cleaning duties including safe waste disposal, disinfecting surfaces and laundry management.
• Answered internal and external enquires by phone and email to uphold clear lines of communication.
• Sterilised equipment and performed routine checks to adhere to health and safety and cleanliness regulations.
• Conducted research and gathered information from multiple sources to present clear results.