Aspiring Primary Teacher | Calm and Compassionate | Biomedicine Graduate
Altina is a calm, compassionate, and highly motivated Biomedicine graduate who is now taking her first steps toward a career in primary education. She is seeking a Teaching Assistant role where she can gain hands-on classroom experience and contribute meaningfully to pupil development while preparing for future teacher training.
With a natural ability to build trust and explain concepts clearly, honed through tutoring and customer-facing roles. Altina brings empathy, clarity, and warmth to every interaction. Her strong academic foundation and calm presence make her a promising addition to any primary school team
Education & Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Biomedicine: Birkbeck, University of London (Upper Second Class)
- A Levels: Geography (B), Chemistry (C), Biology (C)
- GCSE's: 10 including English, Maths and Science (Grades A*–B)
Experience Summary
Altina’s experience spans private tutoring, customer service, and public-facing roles, all of which have shaped her into a composed, empathetic communicator with a keen interest in pupil support. She is particularly focused on helping young learners thrive through clear communication, patience, and encouragement.
- Delivered one-on-one maths and science tutoring to secondary students aged 11–15, tailoring lessons to diverse learning styles and academic needs.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills through ongoing work as a Customer Advisor at Boots, supporting customers and luxury brands with professionalism and care.
- Demonstrated responsibility and attention to detail in roles across food service and pharmacy settings, maintaining safety, hygiene, and a welcoming atmosphere.
- Actively engaged in charitable initiatives, including fundraising and awareness campaigns, showing initiative and a community-minded approach.
Key Strengths
- Naturally calm and reassuring presence, ideal for primary school environments
- Excellent communicator who builds rapport and explains ideas clearly
- Strong academic grounding in science with tutoring experience
- Empathetic, patient, and adaptable to the needs of individual learners
- Dedicated to a long-term career in primary education