Shirley Sattar

Pontefract, West Yorkshire 075******** adgxys@r.postjobfree.com

Personal Profile

Being customer orientated and having a person-centred approach I am adept at identifying potential barriers and life changes that customers face and finding solution focused actions to overcome them. Excellent communication both verbal and written, possessing interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues. Being a hardworking, dedicated and conscientious individual with a determined and diligent approach, taking pride in completing all tasks to the abilities and delivering consistently high standards of work. Now seeking a new challenge and feel that my skills, experience and personal qualities could prove to be a real asset to an employer. Key Skills & Abilities

● Ability to form and maintain sound and professional relationships with customers

● Knowledge of the range of factors that can lead to customers having barriers

● Excellent personal communication skills orally, in writing, electronically and by telephone with a wide range of individuals and partner agencies

● Ability to assess, priorities, negotiate, plan and review

● Flexible and adaptable to handle changing and conflicting demands and a tolerance for ambiguity

● Preparedness to work in emotionally demanding circumstances

● Positive and enthusiastic attitude to work.

● Patient, caring and understanding with a supportive, encouraging and non-judgmental approach

● Smart and presentable appearance with a polite, friendly, helpful and approachable manner

● Honest, loyal and trustworthy with an excellent timekeeping and attendance record

● Good understanding of health and safety and hygiene regulations in the workplace Employment History

British School of Egypt – Egypt Music Specialist Teacher Day-to-day duties included:

● planning lessons to suit the individual needs of a group or pupil

● teaching pupils to play an instrument and to read and understand music

● helping pupils prepare for music exams, competitions and performances

● in schools, teaching the history, theory and appreciation of all kinds of music, following the national curriculum

● setting assignments and marking and assessing pupils' work

● helping to organise school choirs, orchestras or bands

● organising school concerts and musical performances Reed & Prospero Teaching Agencies Special Needs & General Supply Teacher Duties included:

● teaching national curriculum subjects

● helping pupils develop self-confidence, independence and abilities

● preparing lessons and teaching materials

● marking and assessing work

● working with medical staff, therapists and psychologists

● talking to parents and carers about a child's progress

● attending meetings, statutory reviews and training workshops

● organising outings, social activities and sporting events Keele University Teaching Foreign Students English as a Second Language Day-to-day duties included:

● preparing and teaching language lessons and activities

● producing learning resources

● encouraging talking, to develop language and understanding

● setting and marking tests and exercises

● organising social and cultural activities, like sports, social events and trips

● keeping learner records

Spain Primary Year 5 Teacher

Spain One to One Tutor for English as a Second Language Barnsley General Supply Teacher

Full-Time Carer – Looking after Parent

Millennium Care – Featherstone Shared Accommodation Carer

● getting to know clients and their interests and needs

● helping with personal care like washing, using the toilet and dressing

● food preparation, feeding and giving out medication Peripatetic Violin Teacher

7 years to 18

● plan individual lessons and overall schemes of work pupils

● teach individual and/or group lessons lasting from 15 minutes to an hour or longer, usually incorporating elements of general musicianship, such as ear training and theory, as well as instrumental technique and interpretation

● arrange lesson schedules, collect fees and enter students for examinations

● develop own knowledge of materials and repertoire for students at different stages of their musical development

● negotiate time and accommodation slots for school-based music lessons and work alongside classroom teachers on music activities

● communicate with parents about their child's lessons and progress

● establish relationships with schools, local authority music services and others who may be able to offer you work

● develop networks and collaborations with others working in music education in your area

● arrange performance opportunities for pupils, such as concerts for friends and relatives

● prepare pupils for performances, examinations, auditions and festivals

● support students in their use of music technology by keeping up to date new technology Full-Time Parent

Training & Education

Bretton Hall

PGCE in Primary/Middle Teaching (with Music Specialism) 1990 – 1993 Ripon and York St John University

BA in Music

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy dancing, ballet and jazz participating in shows. I also play the violin. References

Available on Request

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