Stephanie Hollington

Classroom teacher of English Language and English Literature (1996 - present day):

• plan and deliver dynamic lessons;
• prioritise tasks;
• manage student behaviour;
• build strong relationships;
• communicate effectively with parents / carers;
• engage students in wider, independent reading;
• collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines / areas to provide best support to students with a range of needs (emotional, social and learning);
• present to whole staff and to the wider student body;
• identify educational and pastoral needs and follow procedures to support students;
• use technology effectively in the classroom to modernise teaching practices;
• maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance, amongst other administrative tasks;
• tailor teaching approach to accommodate individual student needs, promoting academic growth and interest;
• collaborate with other teachers on curriculum development;
• attend professional development workshops.

Joint KS3 co-ordinator (2017 - 2022):

• led, planned and implemented curriculum developments;
• led meetings and training sessions;
• promoted the subject e.g. through creating creative lesson resources and competitions;
• gathered feedback and implemented improvements / adjustments;
• increased cultural awareness by integrating diverse texts into the syllabus.

Head of House (2000 - 2002):

• provided pastoral support to students;
• communicated and met with parents / carers;
• led regular staff meetings;
• planned and delivered weekly assemblies;
• collaborated with colleagues from all areas of the school to support students.

Assistant Manager, Marlborough, Wiltshire:

• Assisted customers with product selection, offering expert advice to enhance shopping experience and drive sales.
• Communicated with the general public effectively and positively, creating a friendly shopping experience and building customer loyalty.
• Created appealing, inviting product and window displays.
• Processed transactions at the till, ensuring accurate handling of cash and card payments.
• Handled customer enquiries with professionalism, fostering positive brand image.
• Oversaw the visual merchandising of the store, implementing current brand displays attractively.
• Conducted regular shelf audits, ensuring items were displayed attractively and priced accurately.
• Maintained outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards by instructing teams to clean and organise shelves regularly.
• Independently managed and monitored the store in the Manager's absence.
• Responded to all customer complaints and comments promptly and appropriately, swiftly providing solutions to maintain customer loyalty.