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Sandra Symonds

Wilbarston,Northamptonshire

Summary

I graduated with a degree in Advertising in 2001 from Tadeo Lozano University, Bogotá, Colombia subsequently worked in various roles in Colombia, including graphic designer, styling assistant and a telecoms call centre agent. Since moving to the UK in 2005 I have worked mostly in catering and front of house while studying English and IT. These had been in prestigious companies where high standards were expected. My last job in London was at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital as part of the administrative support team in the children's area of the hospital. When we moved to Northamptonshire in 2013, I worked as a receptionist at Browns Hairdressers in Market Harborough. Since becoming a mum I decided to stay at home to look after my children and then provided Spanish lessons to secondary school students helping them with their A levels, more recently I have been working with my children's primary school in Wilbarston, running a Spanish club as a part of their Friday enrichment program. Reliably contributed positive energy and approachability, ensuring impactful participation in all team interactions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Parent volunteer

Wilbarston CofE Primary School
Market Harborough
2026.01 - Current

Currently, I am running a Spanish club on Fridays afternoon at my children's school.

I have a total of 13 students per term, is a mixture of all groups ages raging from reception to year 6.

  • I have planned and led engaging sessions focused on conversation and vocabulary.
  • Introduced students to Spanish language through music, crafts and games.
  • Encouraged active participation creating a relax environment for the students to talk the language.
  • Supported and praised students with use of different vocabulary in order to build confidence of the language.

Private Spanish language Tutor

Private
Market Harborough
2024.02 - 2025.06
  • Provided one-to-one Spanish language tuition to a students preparing for A- level exam.
  • Supported targeted revision using past papers and mark schemes provided by him from the school he was attending.
  • Developed speaking confidence and accuracy through regular oral practice and feedback.
  • Adapted teaching to address individual learning needs.
  • Provided books and more material for his studies to wider his cultural knowledge.

Education

OCR Diploma - Computers literacy and Information Technology

Edgware Academy of languages and further Education
London
01/2007 - 2010.01

BA - Advertising

University Jorge Tadep Lozano
Bogota
1996 - 2002

Skills

  • Communication: I have a good ability to communicate orally, in writing, or via e-mails in manner appropriate to the audience
  • Teamwork: I am a constructive and willing person that is able to take on less attractive tasks, contributing practically to the team's success
  • Problem solving: My nature is to think things through in a logical way in order to determine key issues, often also including creative thinking
  • IT knowledge: I have a good level of understanding common office equipment and programs and the ability not to be daunted by a change issues

Languages

Spanish
Native

Timeline

Parent volunteer

Wilbarston CofE Primary School
2026.01 - Current

Private Spanish language Tutor

Private
2024.02 - 2025.06

OCR Diploma - Computers literacy and Information Technology

Edgware Academy of languages and further Education
01/2007 - 2010.01

BA - Advertising

University Jorge Tadep Lozano
1996 - 2002
Sandra Symonds