Forensic Science student with experience of teaching English to non-native speakers abroad

Darcie's CV

DARCIE LAWSON
EMAIL: (concealed information)
PERSONAL PROFILE:
• A highly driven and self-motivated student, who has a proactive and passionate attitude. I pride myself with meticulous attention to detail and deliver to the highest standards.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2019-2022 BSc (Hons) Forensic Sciences Abertay University, Dundee
2012-2018 Kinross High School Perthshire
Advanced Higher: French (A), English (A)
Higher: Psychology (A), Spanish (A), English (A), French (B), Geography (B), Human Biology (B)
Plus 7 National 5’s

WORK EXPERIENCE:
September 2017-December 2019 Activities Co-ordinator Orchard Head House, Rosyth
• Worked alongside carers to provide care and wellbeing for residents in the home who suffer from Alzheimer’s and Dementia by organising activities.
• Acquired good communication, negotiation and teamworking skills along with the ability to work under pressure.
• Improved my confidence through dealing with a variety of people (family, residents and carers).
December 2019-May 2020 Bakery Assistant
The Brothy Ltd, Dundee
• Responsible for opening and closing the bakery and the assigned tasks within the allotted time.
• Providing upstanding customer service to the customers regarding food, drinks and information about the business itself.
• Capable of working in sync with a team with enthusiasm to help the business to succeed and meet demands.
VOLUNTARY WORK
August 2018-August 2019 Volunteer Teacher and Tutor Miqueas 6.8, Honduras.
• Responsible for teaching English and a variety of other subjects to children and young people in a classroom environment.
• Responsible for planning and arranging lessons and fun activities during the Holidays.

PERSONAL SKILLS
Hard Working
• Able to apply a risk preventative and problem-solving approach to think outside the box.
• Take the time to listen and understand key points so I can create the appropriate response and implement solutions to resolve things effectively.
Flexibility and Time Management
• Have the confidence and ability to adapt; I am willing and experienced to ever-changing roles, environments, responsibilities, and schedules to ensure I can respond to the requirements of the job effectively.
• After working abroad and part-time while studying I pride myself with my efforts to attention to detail and being time efficient to achieve goals against critical time frames.

INTERESTS
• My personal time is spent developing my passions for art, languages, literature and film. Whether it be through reading, drawing, cinema visits, or learning another language. (Proficient in Spanish and French and currently learning Mandarin.)
• I am an advocate for a healthy and balanced lifestyle and love cooking and sharing my enthusiasm for sport which include playing judo and badminton and going to the gym.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST