Yanitsa Peteva
North Walsham,United Kingdom
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in personal and professional skills, including excellent communication, critical thinking, and analytical abilities. Demonstrates effective time management and prioritisation, complemented by a collaborative team spirit and high level of professionalism. Proficient in digital systems and administrative support, with foreign language proficiency in Bulgarian. Committed to continuous growth and learning, aiming to leverage organisational skills and creative problem-solving in future career opportunities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Laundry operative/Instructor
Norfolk Cleaning Group LTD
North Walsham, Norfolk
2018.05 - 2026.04
- Within the company, my responsibilities covered working as a laundry operative and providing instructional sessions for new employees, explaining their day-to-day duties. Frequently, I was called upon to act as a translator, guiding fellow workers through the intricacies of their roles in the laundry and systematically demonstrating their responsibilities.
- In addition to my regular duties, I was also responsible for conducting thorough deep cleanings, specialised oven cleanings, and preparing holiday let properties for new guests. With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to precision, my team of cleaners and I consistently strived to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results.
- Reason for Leaving: Seeking room for new growth.
- Salary: £25000
Teacher trainee
Flegg High Ormiston Academy
MARTHAM, United Kingdom
2024.01 - 2024.07
- My main duties as a teacher trainee at Flegg:
- Lesson Planning and Preparation: Develop and design detailed lesson plans that align with curriculum standards, ensuring they are engaging and appropriate for the student's age and skill levels.
- Classroom Management: Maintaining a positive and productive learning environment, managing student behaviour, and ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all students. Organising a productive classroom, providing pupils with arts and crafts materials, and carefully selecting and printing resources for my colleagues' lessons and ordering new materials and organising the new delivery.
- Instruction Delivery: Teaching art concepts, techniques, and history through a variety of methods, including demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on activities.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Evaluating student’s progress, providing feedback, and grading assignments and projects.
- Support and Mentorship: Working with a mentor teacher to receive guidance, feedback, and support. Observing their teaching methods and classroom management strategies.
- Professional Development: Attending workshops, training sessions, and meetings to improve teaching skills and stay updated on educational trends and best practices.
- Student Engagement: Encouraging student participation and creativity, fostering a love for art, and supporting individual student needs and interests.
- Collaboration: Working with colleagues, TAs, LSAs, parents, and the school community to support student learning and integrate art education into the broader curriculum.
- Reflective Practice: Reflecting on teaching practices and student outcomes to continuously improve instructional methods and strategies.
- Reason for Leaving: End of placement
- Salary: £
Teacher trainee
Sheringham High School
SHERINGHAM, United Kingdom
2023.09 - 2023.12
- My main duties as a teacher trainee at Sheringham:
- Lesson Planning and Preparation: Develop detailed lesson plans that align with curriculum standards, ensuring they are engaging and appropriate for the student's age and skill levels.
- Classroom Management: Maintaining a positive and productive learning environment, managing student behaviour, and ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all students.
- Instruction Delivery: Teaching art concepts, techniques, and history through a variety of methods, including demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on activities.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Evaluating student’s progress, providing feedback, and grading assignments and projects.
- Support and Mentorship: Working with a mentor teacher to receive guidance, feedback, and support. Observing their teaching methods and classroom management strategies.
- Professional Development: Attending workshops, training sessions, and meetings to improve teaching skills and stay updated on educational trends and best practices.
- Student Engagement: Encouraging student participation and creativity, fostering a love for art, and supporting individual student needs and interests.
- Collaboration: Working with colleagues, TAs, LSAs, parents, and the school community to support student learning and integrate art education into the broader curriculum.
- Reflective Practice: Reflecting on teaching practices and student outcomes to continuously improve instructional methods and strategies.
- Reason for Leaving: End of placement
- Salary: £
Various positions within the company
Place UK
, United Kingdom
2010.04 - 2017.05
- I have assumed various responsibilities within the company. Prior to my maternity leave, my most recent role involved working as a shopkeeper, a position I held for approximately six months. Additionally, I fulfilled the role of an induction trainer, providing guidance to new employees, especially those with limited language skills, and offering support to workers navigating their initial experiences within the company.
- I also have limited technical experience as HACCP QC at Bernard Matthews.
- Reason for Leaving: Maternity leave
- Salary: £17.970
Education
PGCert - Secondary Qualified Teacher
Norfolk Teacher Training Centre, City College
Norwich, United Kingdom 2023.08 - 2024.07
BA - Scene design
Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts
Plovdiv, Bulgaria 2006.09 - 2011.05
Level 3 NVQ - Artist of Theatre, cinema and television decor
National Secondary School of Theatrical and Screen Arts
Plovdiv, Bulgaria 2000.09 - 2006.05
Skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities
- Effective time management and prioritisation
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
- High level of professionalism and work ethic
- Growth mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Personal Skills
- Well-developed organisational skills
- Creative and practical problem-solving abilities
- Proficient in digital and computer systems (Microsoft Office, online tools)
- Strong administrative and organisational support skills
- Foreign language proficiency (Bulgarian)
- Excellent written communication and document preparation skills
Professional Skills
Affiliations
- Professional Body: National Education Union
- Membership Level: Student
- Date: September 2023
Languages
English
Fluent
Bulgarian
Native
Certification
- UK Driving license
- Honours BA in Art and Design
- A levels in Art and Design
- PGCE and QTS
- GCSEs English language and Mathematics
References
References available upon request.
TRAINING & CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
- Training Course/Title: Train to teach
- Organising Body: Future Learn
- Qualification: Completion
- Date: August 2022
- Training Course/Title: English Functional skills
- Organising Body: Norfolk County Council / Adult learning programme
- Qualification: Level 2
- Date: April 2020
- Qualification: Level 1
- Date: February 2020
GAPS IN EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- June 2006 to September 2006 (3 months between end of National Secondary School of Theatrical and Screen Arts and start of Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts)
- Summer Break - The Summer holidays in Bulgaria start from the end of June until the middle of September.
- May 2017 to May 2018 (1 year between end of Place UK and start of Norfolk Cleaning Group LTD)
- Raising Family - I was on maternity leave for this period.
- Additional reasons for any gaps in your employment history: N/A
FLEXIBLE WORKING
Are you applying to do this job on a part-time/job share basis? No
Timeline
Teacher trainee
Flegg High Ormiston Academy
2024.01 - 2024.07
Teacher trainee
Sheringham High School
2023.09 - 2023.12
PGCert - Secondary Qualified Teacher
Norfolk Teacher Training Centre, City College
2023.08 - 2024.07
Laundry operative/Instructor
Norfolk Cleaning Group LTD
2018.05 - 2026.04
Various positions within the company
Place UK
2010.04 - 2017.05
BA - Scene design
Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts
2006.09 - 2011.05
Level 3 NVQ - Artist of Theatre, cinema and television decor
National Secondary School of Theatrical and Screen Arts
2000.09 - 2006.05