Aspiring Teaching Assistant | Experienced in secondary, passionate about education and keen to inspire
A calm, capable, and science-savvy support professional, Dominique is now seeking a Teaching Assistant role in either a primary or secondary school where she can make a direct and meaningful impact on pupils’ learning. With a BSc in Biology and an MSc in Molecular Cell Biology underway, she brings both academic rigour and hands-on experience from her time as a Science Technician and Exam Invigilator.
Dominique thrives in structured, team-based environments and is keen to bring her resourcefulness, clarity, and love of learning into the classroom—whether supporting early learners or older students across the curriculum.
Education & Qualifications
- MSc Molecular Cell Biology: Queen Mary University of London - Result Pending
- BSc (Hons) Biology: Queen Mary University of London - Lower Second Class
- A Levels: Mathematics (A), Biology (B), Chemistry (C)
- GCSEs: 12 Graded A*-C including English, Maths and Science
Experience Summary
Dominique has developed a broad skill set through supporting science education in a secondary school setting, combined with experience in tutoring and exam administration. She is adaptable, reliable, and brings a well-rounded understanding of school operations and student needs.
- Supported a busy science department as a technician, managing inventory, preparing resources, and implementing safety protocols to enable effective and safe practical lessons.
- Created and maintained risk assessments that significantly reduced lab incidents, supporting both staff and student understanding of safety procedures.
- Worked as an Exam Invigilator, demonstrating precision, teamwork, and calm authority in high-stakes environments.
- Provided one-to-one tutoring through Student Achieve, tailoring learning materials and giving consistent feedback to students and parents.
- Brought organisational efficiency and creativity to resource planning, budget management, and departmental support during periods of change and financial constraint.
Key Strengths
- Strong background in science education and laboratory safety
- Highly organised and confident managing resources and logistics
- Excellent communicator, both with students and colleagues
- Calm, professional, and dependable under pressure
- Versatile and ready to support learning across Key Stages