Kandace Jamila
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A British Personal Assistant and Qualified Teacher with dual American and British citizenship. Highly organized, reliable, and proactive, with a strong ability to make a positive difference in the lives of families and executives alike. Skilled in providing comprehensive administrative and personal support, managing complex calendars, coordinating travel, and handling confidential matters with discretion. Known for excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Holds both British and American passports and a valid driver’s license. Diligent, resourceful, and dedicated to creating structure, efficiency, and harmony in every environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Assistant/Governess
Tang Family
01.2024 - 10.2025
- 4 year old twins - Part Time I needed more hours.
- Managed complex scheduling and calendar coordination for executive-level meetings and events.
- Streamlined communication between family members and external contacts to enhance overall efficiency.
- Organized travel arrangements, including itineraries, accommodations, and transportation for family trips.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to ensure accurate record-keeping and easy access to important documents.
Executive Assistant / Educational Specialist
John Adams Middle School, LAUSD
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Part Time
- Organize curriculum
- Order supplies
- Organize Rewards
- Pick Up Snacks/Drinks
- General Studies - Ages 11-14
- Tutor and Mentor-Citizenship, Mathematics, English, History, French, Performing Arts and Business.
Executive Assistant/Governess
Ms. Erika Nash
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Ordered supplies
- Organized the school Curriculum /
- Cooked / Organized events/
- Put together the schedule
- I home schooled her children during the pandemic - Children from 7–10-Year-olds.
- English
- Math
- History
- Performing Arts
- I left as the family left Los Angeles.
- Tennis
- Managed activities for each child and created a curriculum.
- I left as Erika moved away from Los Angeles.
Third Grade Teacher
Pressman Academy
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Teacher of General Studies
- Covering Maternity Cover - Math/English/Drama
- Collaborated with parents to enhance student development and address concerns.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student learning and creativity.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, providing timely feedback.
Director and Teacher of 0–5-year-olds
Little Blessings Pre School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed and implemented curriculum enhancing early childhood education standards.
- Led staff training programs, fostering professional development and improving teaching practices.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Collaborated with parents to create supportive learning environments for children.
Head of Department
Harris Academy of Beckenham
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Head of Performing Arts
- Taught Performing Arts
- Set up Exams
- School Reports
- Parents Evening
- School Trips
- Taught GCSE/BTEC
- Left position to travel to Los Angeles
Personal Assistant/Governess
Odo Family
07.2006 - 01.2014
- Support a healthy childhood by enforcing good habits, chores, reward systems per the parents’ wishes.
- Cook, clean, do errands, light laundry, transport children to activities, organize parties and in all other actions that contribute to an efficient, fun, safe and enjoyable home environment.
- Plan a discovery and play-based homeschool curriculum for one child from when he was 0 years old to 10 years old, providing a stimulating environment to enhance their basic development skills.
- Manage and coordinate activity schedule.
- Taking them to Funfairs
- Taking them to Kids Play areas.
- Taking them to the British Museum, Horniman’s Museum, and The Science Museum.
- Helping him take the test for his 11 Plus Exam
- Travel with the family, extended family, and family friends domestically
- I took a job in a school but still helped on weekends.
- Organize children’s clothes, trips and packages.
- 2014-2016 I moved to live in Los Angeles.
Education
B.A. - Media and Cultural Studies and Performing Arts Joint degree
Kingston University
United Kingdom Associate of Arts - Education- Teachers Training QTS Fully Qualified T
Goldsmiths University
United Kingdom Skills
- 10 years Professional Personal Assistant / Teacher
- Bachelor of Education, teaching experience/QTS
- Encourage a love of learning by preparing and implementing fun educational activities
- Administrative responsibilities, arrange children’s schedule, play dates, appointments, supplies
- Teach conflict resolutions and implement positive discipline strategies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- CPR and First Aid –Certificate
- American Passport
- British Passport
- California Driver’s License
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Strong work ethic
- Strong communication skills
Certification
- Over 10 years of professional Teaching & Governess experience in schools and homes.
- Teacher experience with children ages 0 – 18
- Experience caring for children with Dyslexia and ADHD
- 10 years classroom experience teaching grades Year 7-11 and sixth form
- Experience traveling with children around London.
- Speaks some French and Patois
- Excellent swimmer
- Valid passport (travel-ready)
- Los Angeles Drivers License and UK Drivers License
- British Passport/American Passport
- British and American Citizen
- Computer savvy; comfortable working with both Mac and PC systems
- Fingerprint Clearance, active volunteer at Pan African Film Festival
- CPR and First Aid certified.
- Excellent at Tennis
Timeline
Personal Assistant/Governess
Tang Family
01.2024 - 10.2025
Executive Assistant / Educational Specialist
John Adams Middle School, LAUSD
12.2023 - 01.2025
Executive Assistant/Governess
Ms. Erika Nash
01.2020 - 01.2022
Third Grade Teacher
Pressman Academy
10.2019 - 03.2020
Director and Teacher of 0–5-year-olds
Little Blessings Pre School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Head of Department
Harris Academy of Beckenham
01.2017 - 07.2018
Personal Assistant/Governess
Odo Family
07.2006 - 01.2014
B.A. - Media and Cultural Studies and Performing Arts Joint degree
Kingston University
Associate of Arts - Education- Teachers Training QTS Fully Qualified T
Goldsmiths University
Hobbies & Interests
Reading, cooking for a crowd, tennis, theatre, puppet shows, party planning, writing stories for children, walking, picnics, exploring, diving, travelling, outdoor swimming, shopping, gardening, poetry, organizing events, marketing.
Training
- Organizing the school curriculum
- Postgraduate Teachers’ Training July 2009, QTS Fully Qualified Teacher 2010-2011, Drama Workshops, Workshop February 2014, BA –Joint Hons 2:1 Degree 2005, CPR, First Aid Certificate 2019.