I would like to be considered for a position at your school. My desire to support children learning and growing combined with my skills in training and communication make me an ideal candidate for this role. I have experience in training in varying industries and now I am seeking this opportunity to make a career change. Working in a school and immersing into new cultures is something that I have always wanted to do and I seek experience in this field having recently completed my TEFL qualification. My tolerance, leadership ability and positive attitude are just some of the transferable skills that I have from my wide range of experience which would help me to fulfil this role. I have worked with children from a young age; as a lunchtime and after school supervisor whilst studying for my A-Levels and as a counsellor for Camp America, supporting children aged between 14 and 17 during the summer holidays. On a personal level, I spend time with my niece and nephew at the weekends, finding creative ways to help them learn new things about the world.
Camp America was a fantastic experience for me and this solidified my passion for working with children. I was responsible for the wellbeing of the children, ensuring their safety at camp and whilst on trips to Florida and Costa Rica. I independently ran activities of my own creation such as creative writing and cooking as well as organising a weekly ‘Open Mic Night’. Working at camp demonstrated I can adapt to cultural and social differences whilst working in another country and shows my ability to cope with the psychological and physical demands of caring for children, acting as a supportive and inspiring role model. Whilst working as a manager at McDonalds I was also able to refine and hone my organisational skills and demonstrate my ability to lead a team of staff, whilst supporting the larger team. I was particularly confident in diffusing difficult situations; a skill which is transferrable to dealing with behaviour and discipline in the school environment.
Through my qualifications, experience and wider interest in behaviour, I have developed a niche interest in child social and psychological development and how a child’s life can be impacted, negatively or positively by their environment. Due to this, I take the responsibility of supporting and assisting children in their learning, very seriously. I too, have been influenced by role models around me, my brother, Sean Mulhern, inspired me as he worked at the International School of Moscow for three years, originally as a Teaching Assistant before changing roles to become an Exams Officer. I believe it is important to allow children a positive place to achieve their capabilities and feel I would be an excellent addition to the team of support staff at your school.
I am driven and diligent, with excellent customer service skills and the interpersonal skills I have honed are incredibly useful in building relationships with customers, staff and all levels of management and most recently I have used these skills whilst networking. As a law student I have developed excellent written and verbal skills, culminating in my final year in my dissertation which I was awarded a first-class grade for, and was chosen to present at an academic conference.
I am a quick learner and have experience from previous roles I know I can adapt to use. I feel I would be an excellent candidate for this job, and my ambition is second only to my hard-working nature.
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