Samantha – Aspiring Teaching Assistant | Bilingual | Oxford Graduate
Samantha is a highly capable and enthusiastic Oxford graduate who is now ready to take her first formal step into education as a Teaching Assistant from September. With a First-Class degree in History and a wide range of student-facing experience, she brings strong academic foundations, energy, and empathy to the classroom. Bilingual in English and German, and fluent in Spanish, Samantha is especially well-placed to support pupils from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
She is passionate about creating inclusive, supportive environments where all learners can thrive—an ideal early-career candidate with clear ambitions to train as a teacher in the future.
Education & Qualifications
- BA (Hons) History: University of Oxford - First Class
- International Baccalaureate : 43 points including Higher Level English, History, Biology
- GCSEs: 10 Graded 9-7 including English, Maths and Science
Experience Summary
Samantha’s varied and people-focused experience demonstrates her proactive commitment to working with children and young people across educational and extracurricular settings. From leading summer camp activities to mentoring international students at university, she has consistently created welcoming spaces that support both learning and personal development.
- Led creative and inclusive activities for children aged 4–14 as a Summer Camp Activity Leader, adapting sessions to meet diverse needs including SEN learners.
- Provided educational and pastoral support to international students during a residential summer programme at Oxford University.
- Represented and supported peers as JCR President and Liaison Officer, gaining skills in organisation, advocacy, and intercultural communication.
- Worked as a Student Ambassador, delivering outreach sessions and Q&As for visiting secondary pupils to demystify university life and raise aspirations.
- Brought academic skills into practice through a university research internship involving translation, presentation, and collaboration on early modern parliamentary culture.
Key Strengths
- Fluent in English, German, and conversational Spanish – ideal for supporting EAL and multilingual students
- Strong academic background with proven communication and leadership skills
- Experienced in inclusive settings and adapting support to a wide age range
- Confident, empathetic, and well-organised – a positive and proactive presence in any classroom
- Committed to a career in education with a long-term goal of becoming a teacher