EXPERIENCED CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR WITH STRONG BACKGROUND IN RETAIL ▪ Trained and experienced childhood educator ▪ Experienced in dealing with different ages groups (Nursery to High School) ▪ Experienced in working with children with learning and behavioural issues ▪ Qualified retail jeweller ▪ Professionally qualified member of the Institute of Personnel and Development ▪ Qualified netball coach – East Norfolk Region ▪ Appropriate Police reference check (Canada and UK) ▪ Full driving licence and a UK Category D1 Vehicle (Minibus) ▪ Physically fit ▪ Effective communication and influencing skills ▪ Strong relationship building RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE Emergency Supply, a School, Stouffville, Toronto Nov 2016 • Cover staff absence • Helping Teachers within the classroom Cover Manager, a College, Norwich, UK Sept 2011-Nov 2015 • Cover staff absence • Netball coach • Boarding Duties • Helping children with special needs. • Cover Long Term absence in Food & Technical Dept. • 6 month cover for Y12 Business lessons • Scheduling of cover staff rota when required. Cover Manager, a school, Norwich, UK Jan 2009-2011 • Cover staff absence • Staff Association Chairperson • Netball coach • Co-ordination of school activities week • Helping children with special needs Cover Manager, a High School Norwich, UK Sept 2006-2009 • Cover staff absence • Cover drama curriculum for 4 months to ensure successful completion of GCSE syllabus. • Run Tutor Form for 4 months during long-term absence. • Helping children with special needs. Learning Support Staff, a High School, Norwich, UK Jan 2006 to Sept 2006 • Support teaching staff in managing group lessons. • Helping children with special needs. • Supporting and coaching within the group. Temporary Support Staff, a County Council, Norwich, UK Jan 2005 to Jan 2006 • Cover for clerical staff with local authority • Assisting within the Personnel Department • Support for disciplinary cases • Support in employment disputes and tribunals • General Clerical Duties Maternity Leave Jan 2001 to Jan 2005 Assistant Manager, a Jewellers, Dundee, UK 1997 to Jan 2001 • Responsible for 6 staff including training & development • Personnel Issues and absence Monitoring • Setting sales targets • Staff scheduling • Stock control • Regular awards for highest monthly sales figures Sales Manager/Supervisor, a Chemist store, Dundee, UK 1989 to 1997 • Responsible for 22 staff split across two departments • Scheduling staff & managing workflow • Career counselling and absence monitoring • Performance management and annual pay review • Staff Training, coaching, facilitating training sessions • Briefing meetings • Career development plans • General personnel -e.g. pay, grievances • Recruitment and interviewing • S/NVQ-Training & Development ​ ​ Personal Details • Date of Birth: March 1970 • Staff Association Chairperson – a School (2009 – 2011) • Chairperson for a Pre-School (2002-2003) • Married with 2 children • Interests: netball, tennis, keep fit and reading.