ZAINAB ABDIKARIM
London,Lewisham
Summary
Ambitious professional with strong communication and interpersonal skills, recognized for organizational reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Proactive approach and strong work ethic contribute to effective collaboration and enhanced team performance. Committed to fostering positive outcomes for clients and colleagues while pursuing continuous personal and professional development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Childeric Primary School
London
02.2026 - 02.2026
- Prepared and organised classrooms before lessons and cleared afterwards.
- Supported students with one-on-one and small-group tutoring to build concepts.
- Sorted and distributed learning materials, worksheets, textbooks, and classroom supplies.
- Managed classroom resources to keep materials available and ready for lessons.
- Created engaging learning environments that encouraged students to participate actively.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan and deliver challenging lessons aligned to school mission.
Volunteer Sales Representative
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London
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Achieved company targets by implementing successful sales strategies.
- Resolved customer issues and complaints with quick-thinking problem-solving.
- Established clear communication channels with clients, keeping them informed about new products and services.
- Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and closing deals.
- Consistently achieved or surpassed sales targets.
Teaching Assistant
Grove Park Pre-School
London
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Supervised students during lunch breaks and field trips for ongoing safety checks.
- Supported teacher planning by organising community events during non-classroom time.
- Maintained a safe, inclusive learning environment to improve student engagement and growth.
- Provided one-to-one support to students requiring additional help, focusing on building confidence and academic skills.
- Assisted in planning and development of teaching materials, workbooks and class projects.
Education
Health and Social Care
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
London 2025 - Current
GCSEs - English - Maths - Science
Conisborough College
London, Lewisham 2020 - 2025
Skills
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Student engagement
- Empathy and patience
- Team collaboration
- Motivational techniques
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Planning and problem solving
- Adaptability
- Positive attitude
- Initiative and self-motivation
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Child safeguarding awareness
- Customer service
- Confident communicator
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Childeric Primary School
02.2026 - 02.2026
Volunteer Sales Representative
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11.2025 - 12.2025
Teaching Assistant
Grove Park Pre-School
06.2024 - 07.2024
GCSEs - English - Maths - Science
Conisborough College
2020 - 2025
Health and Social Care
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
2025 - Current