Ann Kim

I have many years experience in both administration and tutoring. I love roles which involve communication with people. 

Oct 2012 – Present

Transport Coordinator P/T / VASL (Voluntary Action South Leicestershire)

Duties include: 

• Taking transport bookings (mostly by phone)
• Processing requests and registering new clients using online booking system
• Various forms of communication to match our vulnerable clients with volunteer drivers
• Answering queries, providing information, making referrals to other projects within VASL or signposting to other organisations
• Maintaining accurate records, processing payments and driver expenses
• Supporting both clients and volunteers with efficiency and empathy
• Understanding and following data protection guidelines   

Training undertaken includes Safeguarding, First Aid, Dementia, Bereavement, Mental Health First Aid, Sight Loss Awareness, Loneliness Awareness, Compassionate Communities and Equality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training.

2013 – 2014

Cover Supervisor / Aspire People

Part-time cover supervisor on agency basis to supervise classes in secondary schools in the absence of a teacher. Was also a volunteer assistant at Market Harborough C of E Primary School.

2009 – 2012

Freelance Work

Translation from Korean to English, writing TEFL materials for young children, also school volunteer.

2001 – 2008

Freelance Work in South Korea

EFL Teaching, translation, proofreading and editing.

1999 - 2000

Administrator/ Crownhouse Management, MH

1997 - 1998

Language Assistant / University of Sheffield

1992 - 1995

EFL Teacher / Japan

1983 – 1992

Various Experience / UK

In particular: 1990-92 part-time School Bursar (Whitehall Primary School, Leicester); 1986-98 Research Administrator (Finance Department, University of Manchester); 1986 Administrative Officer (Data Protection Registry, Cheshire). Fill-in jobs included working in a post office, working in an off licence/delicatessen and private tuition in Latin and English.

1997 

MA in Japanese Studies / University of Sheffield

 1983

BA (Hons.) in Classics and English / Christ’s College, Cambridge

Other Qualifications 

2013 - Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma – Distance learning with Cambridge Open College        1996 - London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Certificate in Teaching English for Business    1990 – Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language – General English                                    Full clean driving licence