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Toney Leighton

Great Ellingham,Norfolk

Summary

Motivated recent graduate committed to career in teaching. Dedicated to supporting positive, productive classroom environments that enhance student learning. Offers strong interpersonal and communication skills to quickly build rapport with students, teaching staff and parents. Set to embark on the PGCE course this upcoming September.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Graduate teaching assistant

Step Into Teaching
Eccles, Norfolk
09.2023 - Current
  • Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
  • Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
  • Supporting children with reading and spelling and grading their numeracy assessments
  • Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
  • Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
  • Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
  • Use teaching evidence platform to support student EHCP objectives
  • Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
  • Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ASD, ADHD and SEMH to achieve their full potential for independence.

Retail Sales Assistant

Dodds Store Limited
Attleborough, Norfolk
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card and mobile payments using POS systems.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Enhanced visual merchandising by maintaining replenishment and presenting items according to style guides.

Retail Sales Assistant

QD Stores
Attleborough, Norfolk
08.2018 - 04.2023
  • Carried out back-of-house maintenance, for clear, easy-to-navigate stockroom management.
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
  • Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.

Digital Marketing Intern

Platinum Security Solutions
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Responsible for promoting marketing content and logging meetings.
  • Supported marketing teams in administrative tasks as required, including answering emails and taking phone calls.
  • Scheduled appointments and maintained master calendar.
  • Managed company's CRM by inputting new client data, updating correspondence and auditing records.
  • Used detailed SEO expertise to improve online platform reach and engagement.
  • Used software, including Adobe InDesign and Canva, to develop graphics for marketing content.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business and Management

Unvinversity of East Anglia
Norwich, Norfolk
09.2020 - 06.2023

A-Levels -

Attleborough Sixth Form
Atttleborough
09.2018 - 06.2020

GCSEs -

Attleborough Academy
Norfolk
09.2015 - 06.2018

Skills

  • Academic support
  • SEN proficiency
  • Student engagement
  • In-class SEND support
  • Classroom preparation and maintenance
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Graduate teaching assistant

Step Into Teaching
09.2023 - Current

Retail Sales Assistant

Dodds Store Limited
08.2022 - 10.2023

Digital Marketing Intern

Platinum Security Solutions
09.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Business and Management

Unvinversity of East Anglia
09.2020 - 06.2023

A-Levels -

Attleborough Sixth Form
09.2018 - 06.2020

Retail Sales Assistant

QD Stores
08.2018 - 04.2023

GCSEs -

Attleborough Academy
09.2015 - 06.2018
Toney Leighton