Sallyx's Sink or Swim, Swimerdy Swim Diary ;)

sallyx

Lucifa73 wrote: »

Sal, a while back you were talking about setting up your own business. If you do you should see if you could become a UK distributor for THESE - I would love a pair!

Its still in discussion Luc..more so on R's part although it would be both of us together. They look amazing and I too would love a pair!

sallyx

Right Job application number 1 submitted, number 2 to do just a few tweeks and Ive noticed another 2 that im going to apply for...got nothing to loose!

Have just registered for my OU course but still need to fill in the applications for financial support, especially before I move in with R otherwise I won't get it and at £650 I can't afford it

Shop has been dead today, one customer all morning *sigh*

redsquirrel80

Hi Sal,

Keep at it with the job applications! Did you get my email by the way?

I hope you don't mind me making some suggestions on the statement, it reads as really enthusiastic and full of the right information, but I would say you need a few more examples of the things you've said and to make a couple of things a bit clearer. I've put in a few suggestions below that you might want to think about - I think the biggest thing is to back up everything you've said, i.e. if you've had to meet deadlines, an example of when you've had to do this. Feel free to ignore if you like

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I have worked in various different roles in a pressured environment, having the responsibility to meet important deadlines [EXAMPLES? I would maybe separate this bit about deadlines/ stress and explain a bit more if it is relevant to the application] and often under great stress, but nothing has been more rewarding than working with children and being able to help a child through their education in a positive manner.

Previously working in a school environment my role was Media Resources Teaching assistant where I worked in a classroom situation and was responsible for demonstrating and assisting the class with media projects, alongside teaching staff. This involved preparing literature using various software, making sure all equipment and IT systems were working, liaising with staff and helping children develop their ideas and guiding them into creating something they were proud of whilst learning new skills. I also provided one to one support and mentored small groups, where I could help children and teachers with more specific needs, whether that be advanced skills for those wanting to create something to stretch and extend them or those that needed nurturing and extra help to ensure their work was completed. There was always a challenge and boundaries to be pushed and the satisfaction of being able to help a child see their creation from start to finish was truly thrilling.

For the last year I have volunteered in a local first school working alongside the Year 4 teacher. Some of these hours I have used as the compulsory time needed within school for the current Open University courses I am studying [NAME COURSES? - I'm sure you'll have put them in the application but saves them looking back]. This has enabled me to have a more hands on approach and whilst being guided and instructed by the teacher, I have been able to initiate my own ideas and encourage the groups I have worked with. This course [WHICH COURSE?] together with child development and learning covers many aspects such as relevant policies, codes of practice and legislations which I shall endeavour to familiarise myself with over the next year. Distance learning has taught me to constantly self evaluate my work and myself in order to succeed whilst being able to realise where further training and assistance is needed - this has helped me to understand my strengths and weaknesses and to act on these in the most relevant way.

I thrive on challenge and am able to work competently on my own initiative as well as part of a team [EXAMPLES?]. My current employment and experience within school has enabled me to work face to face with adults and children helping me to develop such skills such as patience, understanding and to use my own initiative. I am a keen runner and this has taught me commitment, determination and total mental strength. As a mother with a child having just completed the foundation stage, I have a good understanding of the curriculum and have been able to support her at home through this year at school.

I have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and actively enjoy working to present information in a way that engages all age groups and abilities, from small children to large national clients in a formal setting both one to one and in groups [EXAMPLE? When did you do this?]. I have the ability to learn new skills quickly [EXAMPLE?] and am always eager to succeed in any challenge that presents itself. While I feel that I can be successful in this position I am keen to enhance my knowledge and skills so that I can support relevant children.

As a caring Christian parent I hope that I can offer support and understanding in this position, whilst helping pupils to reach their full potential, and being a helpful and committed member of the school.

beanielou

Looks good to me

sallyx

Thanks Squizz...I shall amend for the 2nd one lol Yes I did get your email thank you did help me

Bunnyinthelights

Those look cool Luc-albeit a bit strange, lol

Lucifa73

Have put them on my rewards list for when I get sob 60 on my 10km;)


*hands Sal her diary back*:o

Bunnyinthelights

*would be impressed if I did sub 60 on 5k right now*

sallyx

Im going to reward myself when I get a sub 50 10k...think that will be over a year off though! Bunny my dear, I need to get you back out there and enjoying it again my dear, would make you feel better too

pania

sallyx wrote: »

Im going to reward myself when I get a sub 50 10k...think that will be over a year off though! Bunny my dear, I need to get you back out there and enjoying it again my dear, would make you feel better too

here here!!! next time i am over i will drag you out!!:D