Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
Generic

Samantha Elliott

Ventnor,Isle of Wight

Summary

Friendly and approachable communicator committed to helping others achieve their life and learning goals. Patient, empathetic and understanding.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Listening Volunteer

Samaritans UK
UK, UK
2024.09 - Current

Non judgemental listening to peoples concerns, ensuring they feel heard, valued and deserving of support.

Supporting people from all walks of life.

Enabling people to have agency and space to talk about their problems.

Person led non directed conversations.

Asking open questions and encouraging phrases to support better understanding.

Signposting to 3rd party organisations when appropriate.

Administrative assistant

Rob Kitzmann (Director of Photography)
Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames
2016.04 - Current
  • Coordinating and completing administrative duties remotely.
  • Liaising with clients - managing correspondence - documenting messages.
  • Managing and booking travel and meeting arrangements.
  • Diary management.
  • Undertaking bookkeeping tasks including invoicing and expense tracking.

Apprentice Tutor

Training Associates
Southampton
2014.04 - 2016.04
  • Enhanced student learning and understanding by employing differentiated and interactive teaching.
  • Maintained records of students progress - identifying areas requiring further support.
  • Managed multiple students whilst maintaining high quality tutoring.
  • Curated a positive learning environment to engage student focus. Confirmed students understanding through continuous assessment techniques.
  • Adapted teaching style for individual learning.
  • Encouraged open communication during sessions, promoting engagement and enjoyment of learning.
  • Provided constructive feedback to students to evaluate their performance and agree next steps.
  • Provided counselling to help students deal with academic or personal issues.

Primary school teacher

Niton Primary School
Niton, Isle of Wight
2012.09 - 2014.04
  • Developed lesson plans to engage students to engage with learning.
  • Integrated technology into lessons, making learning more interactive and fun.
  • Participated in staff meetings actively, contributing ideas for school development.
  • Utilised diverse teaching aids, enhancing understanding of each subject.
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
  • Tailored instruction techniques to suit varied learning styles of students.
  • Managed classroom effectively, ensuring a creative and interactive space for learning.
  • Fostered an environment of respect and inclusion.

Teaching assistant

Niton Primary School
Niton, Isle of Wight
2005.09 - 2012.07
  • Assisted children individually or in small groups to support their learning.
  • Assisted in assessments to ascertain student understanding of subjects.
  • Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
  • Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Facilitated active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources.
  • Ensured safety of pupils during extracurricular activities for an accident-free environment.
  • Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
  • Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.

Operations manager

BPAS
Matlock, Derbyshire
1996.05 - 1999.03
  • Analysed performance data, identified areas for improvement in operations management.
  • Liaised with stakeholders for transparent communication and better decision making.
  • Created a collaborative work environment for positive team dynamics.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous learning, improved workforce competency levels.
  • Devised operational policies for regulatory compliance and best practices adherence.
  • Implemented quality control measures, enhanced service standards.
  • Directed safety protocols implementation, created safer workplace conditions.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
  • Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Education & Training with QTS) - Education

University of Southampton
Southampton
2000.09 - 2012.07

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion and Textiles

Middlesex University
London
1986.09 - 1989.07

Level 5 Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

TEFL Academy
UK
2020.09 - 2021.09

Skills

  • Teaching, tutoring and counselling
  • Interactive teaching/learning
  • Communication proficiency
  • Attentive listening
  • Mental health awareness
  • Performance assessments
  • Empathetic

Affiliations

  • Walking, reading, movies, dancing, yoga and Tai Chi

Certification

Qualified Teacher Status

DBS checked (UK)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Listening Volunteer

Samaritans UK
2024.09 - Current

Level 5 Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

TEFL Academy
2020.09 - 2021.09

Administrative assistant

Rob Kitzmann (Director of Photography)
2016.04 - Current

Apprentice Tutor

Training Associates
2014.04 - 2016.04

Primary school teacher

Niton Primary School
2012.09 - 2014.04

Teaching assistant

Niton Primary School
2005.09 - 2012.07

Bachelor of Arts (Education & Training with QTS) - Education

University of Southampton
2000.09 - 2012.07

Operations manager

BPAS
1996.05 - 1999.03

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion and Textiles

Middlesex University
1986.09 - 1989.07
Samantha Elliott