Melissa Ford
Holsworthy
Summary
I am an extremely outgoing, enthusiastic and thoughtful person and this comes across in my communication skills. I easily learn new skills and enjoy learning, this helps me adapt to new situations. I consider myself to be a good person, which allows me to build my relationship with my colleagues and customers. I have a great passion for traveling and helping others. I am open to new challenges and indulging in different cultures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Paris American Academy ( Fashion & Art Academy )
Paris
2023.02 - 2023.08
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Prepared and maintained personnel reports and records for officials and agencies.
- Managed staff calendars and coordinated travel, meeting and hotel accommodations.
- Maintained student transfer requests and withdrawal approval files.
- Managed multiple calendars, expense reports, reimbursements and meeting preparation.
Caregiver
France Lamagnere
Paris
2018.09 - 2023.08
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Helped with homework, studying and reading to enhance learning.
Assistant English Teacher
Montessori Small World School
Paris
2022.09 - 2022.12
- Followed Montessori guidelines, integrating the curriculum into everyday classes.
- Attended training to gain experience in the Montessori education model.
- Achieved in building and maintaining a trusted relationship with the children which encouraged positive learning.
Part Time Child Caregiver
Claudine and Olivier Kindergarten, Paris
Paris
2021.09 - 2022.03
- Offered students personalised educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
Library Volunteer
American Library
Paris
2018.10 - 2019.08
- Upheld a strict reglementation regarding library policies, practices and procedures.
- Proactive in answering questions from patrons in person and via telephone.
- Worked alongside library staff to classify books and organise collections.
Au Pair, Italy
Elena Salsi
Pisa
2017.01 - 2018.08
- Observed and monitored 2 children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Immersed myself in the culture and the language, taking part in weekly Italian classes.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments while accounting for dietary needs and restrictions.
English Teaching Internship, China
ImmerQi
Dongguan
2016.08 - 2017.01
- Provided English lesson plans for 5 different classes with up to 30 children in each class.
- Instructed accent pronunciation, focusing on phonetics and phonics.
- Adapted pedagogy based on the learner, skill level and cultural background.
Teaching Volunteer, India
Nindad Sharma, IDEX
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Supported women in unfortunate situations and taught them about women empowerment, succeeding in bringing women in communities together.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Immersed myself in the culture and instructed education to deprived children.
Sales Adviser
White Stuff
Exeter
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Managed the shop and maintained an exceptional standard of customer service.
- Responsible for the opening and closing of the store.
- Conducted morning meetings and provided instructional guidance to the team.
Education
Performing Arts Level 3 Diploma
Exeter College
Exeter, Devon, UK 06.2013
Holsworthy Community College
Holsworthy, DevonSkills
Communication, Time management, Leadership, Adaptability, Creativity, Teamwork.
Languages:
English - Native
French - B2
Italian - A2
Qualifications
- TEFL
Interests
Photography, Art, Hiking, Volunteering, Child psychology, Travel
Timeline
Assistant Director
Paris American Academy ( Fashion & Art Academy )
2023.02 - 2023.08
Assistant English Teacher
Montessori Small World School
2022.09 - 2022.12
Part Time Child Caregiver
Claudine and Olivier Kindergarten, Paris
2021.09 - 2022.03
Library Volunteer
American Library
2018.10 - 2019.08
Caregiver
France Lamagnere
2018.09 - 2023.08
Au Pair, Italy
Elena Salsi
2017.01 - 2018.08
English Teaching Internship, China
ImmerQi
2016.08 - 2017.01
Teaching Volunteer, India
Nindad Sharma, IDEX
2015.01 - 2016.01
Sales Adviser
White Stuff
2013.01 - 2015.01
Performing Arts Level 3 Diploma
Exeter College
Holsworthy Community College
Similar Profiles
Jack Bradford WilliamsJack Bradford Williams
Admissions Enrollment Manager at American Academy of ArtAdmissions Enrollment Manager at American Academy of Art
Quan LeQuan Le
Marketing Manager at Paris Academy Of BeautyMarketing Manager at Paris Academy Of Beauty
WingHei KwokWingHei Kwok
Assistant to the Lead Artist at Art in Bloom AcademyAssistant to the Lead Artist at Art in Bloom Academy