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Yahlini  Smith

Yahlini Smith

Penarth

Summary

Energetic and friendly individual with excellent qualifications, an excellent academic record; showing a hard working temperament, communication skills and organisation. With skills in customer service, childcare and teaching, I am committed to developing further as a member of the workforce. I am extremely adaptable and competent under pressure, willing to apply my existing skills to any task given. I am driven to excel and am keen to undertake a new role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Tutor

Independent
Cardiff
01.2021 - Current
  • Planned lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within strengths.
  • worked with children who are struggling and adapted my skills to help them.
  • Developed and incorporated engaging web-based support material, aptly meeting distance learning needs.
  • Encouraged parental involvement with extra-curricular learning, accelerating student progress.
  • Employed diagnostic assessment tools to better understand student needs and capabilities.
  • Become very adept with tools such as microsoft software and online activity curation.

Waitress and bar tender

Coyote ugly
Cardiff
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Able to competently use a till and handle money.
  • Promptly communicated orders to staff and worked well within a team.
  • Applied responsible alcohol service training to identify high-risk customers, escalating incidents to supervisors to mitigate risks.
  • Thoroughly wiped down and disinfected tables, increasing consumer confidence in internal hygiene practices.
  • Warmly greeted over many daily customers to establish and maintain excellent first impressions.

Au pair

Au Pair World
Luxembourg
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Developed bilingual abilities in French through immersive conversation and activities.
  • organised my time to complete all tasks given to me by the parents.
  • Successfully worked in liason with parents
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Assisted children with bedtime routines, adhering to set timeframes to maintain consistency.
  • Enforced rules and managed behaviour through appropriate discipline.

Voluntary dance teaching assistant

Wonderland studios
Cardiff
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Enhanced student learning and development in line with personal goals and curriculum requirements.
  • worked with qualified teachers to promote a good classroom environment
  • Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and French

University College London (UCL)
London
09.2021 -

A-Levels - English, Religious Studies, French, History

Howell's School
Cardiff
09.2018 - 05.2020

GCSEs -

Infinity Teaching ldt.
Cardiff
09.2017 - 06.2018

Skills

  • Conflict resolution
  • UK National Curriculum teaching
  • Menu memorisation
  • Food and beverage service
  • Spirits knowledge
  • Table service
  • COVID-19 hygiene measures
  • Efficient payment processing
  • Microsoft
  • IT proficiency
  • Excellent written communication
  • public service communication
  • Team work
  • following instruction
  • working with children
  • Effective sales techniques
  • Efficient under pressure

Languages

English
Native
French
Fluent
Welsh
Intermediate
Spanish
Upper intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and French

University College London (UCL)
09.2021 -

Waitress and bar tender

Coyote ugly
04.2021 - 10.2021

Tutor

Independent
01.2021 - Current

Au pair

Au Pair World
09.2020 - 04.2021

A-Levels - English, Religious Studies, French, History

Howell's School
09.2018 - 05.2020

Voluntary dance teaching assistant

Wonderland studios
01.2018 - 07.2018

GCSEs -

Infinity Teaching ldt.
09.2017 - 06.2018
Yahlini Smith