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Stephen Challens

Stephen Challens

Zele

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong background in education and customer service, notably at Burger King. Proven ability to foster teamwork and collaboration while enhancing communication skills. Adept at problem-solving and adapting to diverse environments, I am committed to continuous improvement and passionate about inspiring others through engaging learning experiences.

Work History

Service Industry

Burger King
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Office Clerk

Freshfields Law Firm
  • Assisted with filing, organizing, and maintaining legal documents for efficient retrieval.
  • Processed incoming correspondence and managed office supplies to ensure smooth operations.
  • Utilized case management software to update client information and track case progress.
  • Coordinated appointment scheduling for attorneys, optimizing their daily calendars.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Maintained an organized and clean office environment to boost staff productivity and overall morale.
  • Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.

English Teacher

Call International
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student participation and comprehension.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and growth.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that enriched student learning experiences.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that promoted language skills outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.

English Teacher

Nikkersdael Centre
Brussels

Drama Teacher

European Schools
  • Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Facilitated student performances, enhancing public speaking and teamwork skills.
  • Integrated technology into curriculum to support interactive learning experiences.
  • Assessed student progress through creative evaluations, providing constructive feedback.
  • Mentored new teachers in classroom management and effective teaching strategies.
  • Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
  • Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
  • Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
  • Produced Number theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.
  • Managed Thespian society operations with elected students to promote individual thought and creativity.
  • Increased student participation in extracurricular theater activities through engaging promotion strategies and outreach efforts.
  • Implemented diverse teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities among students.
  • Facilitated workshops on set design, costume creation, lighting, sound engineering for comprehensive exposure to all aspects of theatrical production.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lessons that connected drama concepts to other subjects.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, fostering open communication to support student growth and progress.
  • Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.

Drama Teacher

ISB
Brussels
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

High School Diploma -

Aberystwyth
Wales

Associate of Arts - Drama

LAMDA
Online And Examination Centres

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Active listening
  • Verbal communication

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Futch
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Service Industry

Burger King

Office Clerk

Freshfields Law Firm

English Teacher

Call International

English Teacher

Nikkersdael Centre

Drama Teacher

European Schools

Drama Teacher

ISB

High School Diploma -

Aberystwyth

Associate of Arts - Drama

LAMDA
Stephen Challens