Tom Garrett

Experience

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  Watch Station International Outlet

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2015

  Sales Associate
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  The Cornish Bakery

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

  Barista
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  Holiday Extras

  Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

  Travel Consultant

  As part of a sales team in the insurance department of Holiday Extras Ltd., I was required to have an extensive knowledge of travel insurance policies and related legal information. I took a personal and empathetic sales approach, due to the handling of sensitive medical details provided by clients, which proved successful as I consistently met personal and team sales targets. As part of this role, I became confident in using Apple computers and using Microsoft Office software in a practical way. Show less

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  Camp Echo

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Camp Counselor

  An exciting and unforgettable experience, working for a summer as a camp counsellor in the USA was a busy and varied role which required me to be responsible for 14 children for a period of two months for 24 hours a day. A key aspect of the role was keeping positive and enthusiastic to ensure the children in my care had the best possible time while spending their summer at the camp.

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  The Rural Pub Company

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Bar Staff

  I worked during my summer break from university in a busy village pub, where I served drinks behind the bar as well as waited tables, most notably during a popular beer festival over a bank holiday weekend. As part of the role, I gained a secure understanding of the range of beverages and food available.

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  Oxford Brookes University

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

  Residential Support Assistant

  As a Residential Support Assistant for the Harcourt Hill Campus, I was responsible for the safety and welfare of students who lived on site. The role required me to frequently work alone, following set procedures while also thinking on my feet to solve problems. Common tasks included responding to fire alarms, lock-outs and tripped electrical fuses, as well as dealing with emotional needs of residents.

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  Oxfordshire County Council

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2021

  Primary School Teacher

  I worked in a two-form-entry sized school in a town outside of Oxford, being responsible for a Year 3 class in my first year and a Year 5 class in my second. As part of my role, I had a number of different responsibilities: effective delivery of the Primary National Curriculum to class sizes ranging from 25 to 30 pupils; safeguarding pupils to always ensure their safety; preparing an engaging classroom environment and resources; recording and making productive use of data; utilising a teaching assistant in a meaningful way; communicating with team members and parents. Furthermore, I was the Physical Education Curriculum Lead, which involved researching and implementing an appropriate scheme of work across the school. Show less

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  3ADAPT

  Feb 2022 - now

  Software Developer