Elina Simsone

Volunteered at various locations during traveling, including eco- villages and communities. Did several jobs as olive picking, cleaning, cooking, serving food, looking after animals at a shelter.

• Ensured timely completion of work assignments by effectively managing time and resources.
• Reduced fruit waste by carefully selecting ripe apples without bruising or damaging them during the picking process.

Worked supporting people with special needs as autism and learning disabilities. Helped maintaining and supporting their everyday life.

• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
• Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
• Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
• Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
• Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
• Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
• Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
• Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.

Worked as an English teacher as a private tutor, in language summer schools as well as volunteered teaching English to newcomers and refugees in Edinburgh.

• Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.

• Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
• Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
• Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
• Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.

• Worked with roses, ensured timely completion of gardening tasks such as watering roses and weeding.