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        "Greeted new customers and answered initial questions",
        "Processed cash and card payments using POS terminals",
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      "startDate": "2024-01",
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        "Collaborated with Head Teachers and Assistant Teachers to ensure student safety",
        "Promoted in-class engagement and good behaviour",
        "Assigned and organised written work for the permanent teacher",
        "Applied positive reinforcement techniques to build pupils' self-esteem",
        "Fostered a culture of reading for pleasure through regular reading sessions"
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      "company": "Glow Group",
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        "Delivering after school block coding clubs to inspire curiosity about STEM fields",
        "Utilised educational technology tools to create an engaging learning environment",
        "Led summer camp workshops based on STEM activities, including physical Lego creations"
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    {
      "company": "Original Volunteers",
      "position": "Volunteer Youth Worker",
      "startDate": "2017-07",
      "endDate": "2017-07",
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        "Assisted in the planning and management of enjoyable projects for children and teenagers",
        "Worked directly with youth from a special needs school in community projects",
        "Prepared and distributed packed lunches daily for homeless adults and children"
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      "company": "Hilton Hotels",
      "position": "Catering and Events Host",
      "startDate": "2016-06",
      "endDate": "2020-11",
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        "Set up meetings and events to customer satisfaction",
        "Provided a welcoming and professional atmosphere for customers",
        "Assisted in serving food and drinks during events",
        "Demonstrated ability to handle pressurised situations and challenging behaviours"
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      "company": "Bell Beyond",
      "position": "English Teacher",
      "startDate": "2022-06",
      "endDate": "2022-06",
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        "Managed a class of 7-11 year olds while tailoring a scheme of work to teach English",
        "Applied effective behaviour management techniques, particularly over language barriers",
        "Utilised varied teaching methods to stimulate enthusiasm for learning",
        "Fostered a love of learning through a multifaceted approach, culminating in a play delivered in English"
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      "company": "Greenbank Primary School",
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      "startDate": "2022-10",
      "endDate": "2023-05",
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        "Planned and delivered a broad range of lessons from all strands of the national curriculum to a class of 28",
        "Adapted teaching material for all differing abilities while scaffolding their learning",
        "Developed time management skills and understanding of possible misconceptions",
        "Integrated cross-curricular themes into lessons, making learning more relevant",
        "Assigned homework and provided effective feedback to encourage student progress"
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      "company": "MELT Events",
      "position": "Front of House Manager",
      "startDate": "2025-06",
      "endDate": "2025-09",
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        "Educated staff members on procedural and menu changes",
        "Trained newly hired employees on service techniques, company procedures and safety processes",
        "Maintained cleanliness and sanitation across food service, storage and preparation areas",
        "Counselled and disciplined staff, addressing issues promptly and providing constructive feedback",
        "Identified, investigated and corrected restaurant service issues to maintain customer satisfaction",
        "Coached team members on customer service and up-selling techniques to drive revenue"
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      "startDate": "2025-12",
      "endDate": "2025-12",
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        "Assisted in organising and setting up inside areas to facilitate events",
        "Controlled crowd movements in a safe and organised manner following established schedule",
        "Demonstrated customer service abilities while greeting and welcoming visitors upon arrival"
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      "company": "The Galloway Steading",
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        "Ensured safety and security of children at all times, within and outside of home environments",
        "Built and maintained positive relationships with parents and children to win trust",
        "Met child's hygienic needs by changing nappies, helping with hand washing and potty training",
        "Handled day-to-day household tasks including cleaning, laundry and meal preparation",
        "Dropped and picked children from school on time in adherence to school rules",
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