Highly experienced linguistic professional offering beginners to advanced English and beginners Spanish classes for all ages

Laura's CV

Laura Jennifer Muchmore
Address: Studio 62, Harbour Court, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5TP
Mobile: (concealed information)3 Email: (concealed information)
EDUCATION
2012-2015 University of Reading
BSc (Hons) Human and Physical Geography: 2.1
Climate change dissertation: 1st Class

August- December 2014 University of Bergen, Norway (ERASMUS, study abroad)
Paleoclimatology, Scandinavian Area Studies and field studies: 2.1

October- September 2016 London Trinity College
Level 5 Certificate: Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL)

2019 - Level 4 Diploma - Business and Administration – Brentwood Open Learning College
Currently completing

2010-2012 Worthing Sixth Form College
3 A Levels: Sociology [A] English Literature [B] Geography [B]

Level 2 Functional Skills IT development in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Level 3 BTEC Certificate Sport and Exercise Sciences: Distinction Star

2006-2010 Davison High School for Girls
10 GCSE’s: 5 A’s, 2 B’s, 1 C including English, Maths and Science.

WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2019 – Present (4 months) – School of Modern Foreign Languages Assistant, University of Bristol
Assisting administrators with extensions, extenuating circumstances and a variety of queries, booking travel for staff, setting up staff and student events, logging exam data, keeping stock of office supplies, answering student and staff queries via phone and face to face and managing post.
March 2019 - April – Administrator and Receptionist- Ace Consultants
Busy front of house desk, constant flow and variety of problems to solve over the phone with customers. Use of Microsoft Office. I took responsibility for important administrative documents and the organisation of client meetings. Assisted with scheduling, phone calls and emailing.

September 2018 - March 2019, Post Graduate Certification in Education (Secondary Geography) University of Bristol.
I worked for 12 weeks in high schools where I had significant opportunities to develop my communication, organisation and planning skills.
November 2016 - August 2018, English Teacher, International Languages Centre, Aranda De Duero, Spain.
I planned and taught a range of English classes for young learners, teenagers, adults and business professionals in a range of settings from high school to Michelin Engineering.

January - July 2016 University of Manchester - Environmental Sustainability Engagement and Events Assistant Graduate Internship (6 month contract)
Organised and managed events for the Sustainability team in order to promote our department.
Carried out individual and team presentations and contributed to the development team projects.
Responsible for the delivery of workshops to primary school children, students (ages 16-21) and adults (21+) to promote environmental sustainability.
General administrative duties including data input.
October 2012 - July 2015 Compass Group, Reading Madejski Stadium (3 years (weekends))
Assistant to executive and corporate customers on football match days corporate evening and day workshops and events.
July 2013 - Arun District Council Planning Department, South Downs National Park Planning Authority and Ranger Service (voluntary work experience placement)
Investigated local planning and conservation policies
Participated in offsite inspections, including a listed building planning proposal with architects and conservationists.
January – March 2013 University of Reading Annual Fund Telephone Campaign (short term contract) Negotiated and persuaded with Reading University Alumni to donate and support student projects at the University.
Committed to achieving high standard sales targets and securing future funding for the University.
2010-2012 Sales Advisor, Debenhams Worthing (2 years (weekend)) Developed communication, sales, negotiation and team working skills. Handled Cash and worked a till.
VOLUNTEERING
2018-2019 – Avon Wildlife Trust – Nature conservation days (Bristol) .
2018- 2019 Surfers Against Sewage - Bristol - beach cleans.
2017-2018 Animal Rescue Group - Spain- organisation of cat adoptions and fostering a cat.
2013- 2016 RSPB Wildlife Conservation Volunteer - Manchester and Worthing. Assisting to manage invasive species, rivers and pathways management, species surveys and peatland conservation.
2014 – National Trust – Tree conservation - West Sussex
2013-2015 Secretary and stand in President of Reading University Caving Club.
2009-2012 Youth Action Volunteer Worthing Leisure Centre.
2009-2012 Residential London Youth Volunteer Hindleap Warren, East Sussex. Supervised young adults and children with special needs and challenging behavior, enabling them to pursue outdoor adventurous activities and games in the residential summer vacation.
Other Qualifications:
Working towards a Level 4 qualification Business and Administration (Brentwood Open College)
B1 Level Spanish (Intermediate) – Spanish Government Accredited

REFERENCES
Mrs. Celine Roux – Director
International Languages Centre
Aranda, Spain - (concealed information)