Sophie Webster
Bournemouth
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in differentiated instruction, behaviour management, and de-escalation techniques. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring safeguarding and child protection. Strong skills in customer service, communication, and administrative support, complemented by proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experienced in social media marketing with a keen sense of cultural awareness and time management. Committed to delivering sensitivity and efficiency in all tasks while aspiring to further enhance educational strategies within diverse environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Nursery Assistant / Teacher Assistant
Hiring Hive Agency
Dorset
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Differentiated Instruction & Individual Education Plans (IEPs) – tailoring support and learning strategies to individual needs.
- Behaviour Management & De-escalation – using positive strategies to manage challenging situations.
- Collaboration with Multi-Disciplinary Teams – working effectively with therapists, teachers, and parents.
- Safeguarding & Child Protection – Understanding and applying relevant safeguarding procedures.
Community volunteer
IVHQ
Stone Town, Zanzibar
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Facilitated emotional support through one-to-one sessions, enhancing community mental health.
- Established volunteer network to promote community cohesion and collaboration.
- Managed volunteer rosters to ensure efficient execution of events and projects.
- Organised charity fundraisers to benefit local causes and non-profit organisations.
- Conducted global communications across diverse cultures to foster understanding.
- Supported growth in capabilities for managing children with disabilities.
Temp Work
Gordon Murray Group
Windlesham
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided typing, word processing, and clerical support and assisted with special projects.
- Complied with privacy and confidentiality policies when communicating with callers and guests.
- Displayed pleasant and professional voice and demeanour, positively representing organization.
- Followed scheduling guidelines to maximize efficiency when booking meetings or external events.
Bridal Consultant
WED2B
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Time efficient with people in organizing a fair consult to each bride
- Communication to explain what is happening and gaining trust from your bride and their family throughout the process
- Calming influence as this can be a stressful and overwhelming environment
- Creativity and initiative based - creating a dress on their explanation of their day and visions
- Negotiation orientated as you have to work with the bride to go outside their comfort zone
- Working within a team and knowing when to ask for help with dealing with your customers.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Events Management
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth 09.2023 -
A-Level - Photography, Sociology, Psychology
Farnborough Sixth Form College
09.2021 - 08.2023
GCSE -
Tomlinscote School
09.2016 - 06.2021
Skills
- Behaviour Management & De-escalation
- Collaboration with Multi-Disciplinary Teams
- Safeguarding & Child Protection
- Customer Service & Communication
- Administrative Support & Scheduling
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Social media marketing
- Cultural awareness
- Time management
- Sensitivity and efficiency
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy planning and attending community events, as well as exploring new cultures through travel. I’m passionate about creative projects, from organising small gatherings to helping with local charity initiatives. In my free time, I like photography, music, and staying active outdoors — all of which inspire my creativity and teamwork in everyday life.
Affiliations
- Piano
- Hiking
Work History
Voluntary Humanitarian Work Africa, IVHQ – ZanzibarLearning4Life – Heroes Academy, 2025-08, 2025-10, Event Planning & Coordination – organized and managed community or educational events, ensuring smooth logistics and engagement., Teamwork & Collaboration – worked effectively with teachers, local staff, and other volunteers to achieve shared goals., Leadership – took initiative in planning activities and guiding children or volunteers., Adaptability & Problem-Solving – adjusted plans to meet local needs and responded to unexpected challenges., Cross-Cultural Communication – developed sensitivity and understanding while working in an international environment., Social media
Accomplishments
Volunteer certificate after completing 10 weeks abroad
Completing the princess trust i donated 10 inches of my hair
Timeline
Community volunteer
IVHQ
08.2025 - 10.2025
Nursery Assistant / Teacher Assistant
Hiring Hive Agency
05.2025 - 01.2026
Temp Work
Gordon Murray Group
07.2024 - 07.2025
Bridal Consultant
WED2B
10.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Events Management
Bournemouth University
09.2023 -
A-Level - Photography, Sociology, Psychology
Farnborough Sixth Form College
09.2021 - 08.2023
GCSE -
Tomlinscote School
09.2016 - 06.2021