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SIMONA  EVANS

SIMONA EVANS

Jarrell,TX

Summary


With over 15 years of diverse experience, I began my career in hospitality management and theatre, excelling in event planning and overseeing poolside restaurants and bars. I then transitioned to working with high-net-worth families as a private tutor, focusing on children's behavioral habits and education. My global experience spans the Middle East, Far East, Europe, and the United States, allowing me to adeptly navigate various cultures and environments.

I am known for my quick learning abilities, excellent time management, and proficiency in handling challenging situations and people. Highly professional and courteous, I am always ready to hit the ground running and am committed to continuous growth and education. My dual passion lies in both hospitality and working with children.

I thrive both independently and as part of a team, consistently demonstrating professionalism, politeness, and a strong work ethic. I am strong-willed yet compassionate, excelling in problem-solving and conflict resolution.




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Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Mr Hamdush.
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Increased student motivation through the implementation of engaging activities and real-world connections.
  • Improved overall classroom management, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive atmosphere that promoted academic growth and personal development.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with parents, keeping them informed about their child''s academic progress and any areas of concern.
  • Integrated cultural elements into lesson plans, broadening students'' global perspective and enhancing language acquisition.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Managed the food bar P&L arranged schedules for employees and oversaw operations for smooth functionality.

Governess/PA

Mark Gittens
10.2018 - 08.2023


Responsible for caring for two children while traveling with the family between TX, NYC, and the Island of Grenada. The boy (aged 10 at the start of employment, with ADHD and dyslexia) and the girl (six months old).
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Meal/menu planning and preparation.
- Maintaining the family's calendar and schedules.
- Organizing fun outdoor activities, arts & crafts, and educational games.
- Arranging cognitive learning experiences and school preparation.
- Providing homework assistance and educational support.
- Assisting the boy in exam preparation and sports contest training.
- Ensuring organization and reinforcing proper manners and etiquette.
- Managing transportation to and from school and activities/appointments.
- Keeping the family calendar up-to-date and the house stocked for the children's needs.
- Teaching swimming and Italian language.
- Assisting in creating theatrical and dramatic events for family presentations.
- Acting as a personal assistant, booking vacation flights and coordinating family events for guests.

Governess/Educator/PA

Angel More - South Carolina
06.2013 - 03.2018


Provided personalized care for two children while supporting a single mother during travel between SC and NYC. The girl was one, and the boy was seven when the position commenced.
Key Responsibilities Included:
Educational Enrichment:** Teaching kindergarten-level phonics and fostering creativity through learning-based games.
Etiquette Training:** Instilling proper manners and etiquette in a fun and engaging manner.
Creative Development:** Organizing arts and crafts projects and story time sessions to nurture creativity.
Fashion Shop Assistance:** Assisted the mothers kids clothing business by managing inventory, Orchestrated children’s catwalk to showcase the shop's merchandise and foster creativity.
Martial Arts Instruction:** Taught martial arts to the 10-year-old boy and assisted with his educational milestones and tests.
Physical Development:** Promoted physical activity and core strength for gymnastics, dance classes, and martial arts.
Childcare Duties:** Managed diaper changes, potty training, and transportation.
Household Support:** Conducted some house manager responsibilities if needed.

Dubai Manager Kids club

Emaar Hospitality Group
04.2010 - 05.2013
  • Managed cafeteria, budgets, P & L employees learning and development as well as scheduling the centers employees
  • Organized and oversaw children's swimming lessons
  • Taught modern dance lessons (5-10 years old)
  • Taught drama (7-15 years old)
  • Planned and oversaw kids' birthday and other parties as well as fun, educational day trips accompanied by parents
  • Supervised daycare for half of each day
  • Kept close correspondence with parents on their child's development
  • Calculated P&L budgets and recruited instructional candidates for dance and exercise classes, as well as life guard and reception staff.

Rota Nanny/Governess

Khalid Al Janahi
02.2008 - 03.2010
  • Collaborated with others in a fully staffed home. Schedule was on a 2 week on/2off 24/6 basis.
  • Responsible for caring for three boys, two 4-year-old identical twins age 4, and a baby boy of 8 months.
  • As a nanny/Governess - duties included but not limited to: diaper changing, potty training, children's laundry, storytelling, children's meal prep and creating healthy recipes. educational games, school/homework prep. Fun educational outings, arranging play dates at parks/homes.. help guide children understand emotional awareness. Also, responsible for transportation to and from school, activities/appointments.
  • PA - kept family calendar and Assisted with translation of Greek to English.
  • Booked family vacations
  • Arrange children's appointments
  • Make sure household was fully stocked .
  • Oversaw maintenance issues of the house.

Nanny/Governess/PA

Katie Briggs
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Responsible for one boy, who was newly born when I joined the family.
  • Duties: feeding, diaper changing, potty training, sleep training, child's laundry, bathing, help with educational games, encouraging developmental learning, outings and walks in the park. Visits to museums, assistance with speech,, storytelling, tidying his room, taking to and from daycare/school and activities/appointments, assisting with homework, good manners, and basic etiquette.Engaging with educational games-and projects. Teaching basic martial arts and Italian language.

Education

Masters - Child psychology

Oxbridge University

Certification - personal training, sports conditioning, and massage

National Academy Of Sports Medicine (N.A.S.M),

Bachelor of Arts - Arts and Humanities

The Open Univercity

Diploma - NVQ Early Years Care and Education

Uxbridge University

Certificate TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

I.H London College

Certificate - Young Youth sports and exercise Coaching Certification

Y.M.C.A

Associate of Arts - Performing Arts Dance and Drama

Sanddown Collage Of Performing Arts

Skills

  • Microsoft office
  • Event Managment
  • developing children's education and physicality
  • healthy foods, little chef lessons
  • homework assistance
  • Certified Scuba Diver
  • Strong at self Defense
  • Fluent in English Italian and Greek Language
  • First aid training
  • Pediatric First Aid
  • dealing with challenging people - defusing situations
  • Social development
  • ADHD (children)
  • Autism (Children)
  • Educational development planning
  • First Aid and CPR certified
  • Safe driving practices
  • Travel assistance
  • Schedule management
  • Lifeguard training

Additional Information

  • Dubai phone: +971 56 677 6450
  • British origin and naturalized U.S. Citizen with both British and American passports.

Timeline

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Mr Hamdush.
11.2023 - 05.2024

Governess/PA

Mark Gittens
10.2018 - 08.2023

Governess/Educator/PA

Angel More - South Carolina
06.2013 - 03.2018

Dubai Manager Kids club

Emaar Hospitality Group
04.2010 - 05.2013

Rota Nanny/Governess

Khalid Al Janahi
02.2008 - 03.2010

Nanny/Governess/PA

Katie Briggs
01.2004 - 01.2008

Masters - Child psychology

Oxbridge University

Certification - personal training, sports conditioning, and massage

National Academy Of Sports Medicine (N.A.S.M),

Bachelor of Arts - Arts and Humanities

The Open Univercity

Diploma - NVQ Early Years Care and Education

Uxbridge University

Certificate TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

I.H London College

Certificate - Young Youth sports and exercise Coaching Certification

Y.M.C.A

Associate of Arts - Performing Arts Dance and Drama

Sanddown Collage Of Performing Arts
SIMONA EVANS