1. MELINDA BIRO
Curriculum Vitae
Homes Address: 44 Burleaze, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2AY
Mobile Number: 07831 976181
Email Address: bmelindahu@gmail.com
● Fluent in Hungarian, French
and English. Can also speak
Romanian.
● Experienced teacher.
● Strong communication skills
● Able to use initiative to solve
problems.
● Good experience using
Microsoft Word, Excel and
Powerpoint.
● Good self-motivation and can
work independently.
● Dynamic and Friendly.
● Excellent interpersonal skills.
● Keen to learn and adaptable.
● Team player.
● Organised and hard-working.
● Good at working towards
deadlines.
● Solid experience of event
organisation.
● Excellent timekeeper.
● Good eye for detail.
● Experienced office
administrator.
KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
EDUCATION& QUALIFICATIONS
2016: PRINCE 2 Foundation and Practitioner, The Knowledge Academy, Bristol
2015: Certificate of Functional Maths,Level 2, Learn Direct,Chippenham
2015: Certificate of Functional Maths,Level 1,Learn Direct,Chippenham
2014: Certificate of French Advanced Course, Wiltshire College,
Chippenham
2014: Certificate of Functional English Skills, Level 2 , Learn Direct,
Chippenham
2014: Certificate of Professional Customer Service, New College, Swindon
2009-2010: Certificate of Folk Handicrafts Instructor at the Hungarian
Heritage House, Budapest
2005-2007: University degree in French at the University of ELTE,
Budapest.
2006: Oxford Teacher Training in Hungary organised by Oxford Publishing
Editions

2. 2005: French Teacher Training in Paris organised by CIEP (Centre
international d’études pédagogiques).
2005: Outstanding Teaching Practice Award given by The School of
English and American Studies at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest
2001-2005: B.Ed in English and French at the English and French Teacher
College in the University of ELTE (Lóránd Eötvös), Budapest.
EMPLOYMENT
May 2015 – Present : Benefice Office Administrator, St.Paul’s Church,
Chippenham
Skills and duties
 Coordinating and supporting the Ministry team and providing the joint
administration for the North Chippenham Benefice
 Managing St.Paul’s Church and hall building lettings, with associated
management of a caretaker and two cleaners
 Coordinating and supporting the volunteers who undertake different
roles in church life
May 2014- November 2014 : Activities co-ordinator, Seymour House,
Chippenham
Skills and duties
● Organising activities for the residents which consisted of quizzes,
games, gentle exercises
● Organising outings and events like summer fete, Christmas Bazaar
● Communicating with entertainers and hiring them
● Being a team member
2009 – May 2014 : Career break to raise my family. During this time I have
been actively involved in the local community:
● I am currently co-ordinating a thriving Toddler Group.
● I am involved in fundraising for charitable causes.
● I am currently a PCC (Parochial Church Council) member at my local
Church, St Paul’s Church, Chippenham.

3. ● I am a volunteer at Dorothy House Charity Shop
2005: English and French Teacher, Váci Street Primary School, Budapest
Skills and Duties:
● Organising the classroom and learning resources and creating displays
to encourage a positive learning environment
● Patience, enthusiasm, good communicator
● Organising and taking part in school events, trips and activities
2003: Conference Organiser Assistant, Open Society Institute, Budapest
Skills and Duties:
● Making bookings for catering, accommodation, transport
● Undertaking appropriate research
● Problem-solving
1999-2001: English and French Teacher, Málnás Primary School, Romania
Skills and Duties:
● Organising the classroom and learning resouces and creating displays
to encourage a positive learning environment
● Well-organized, motivated, creative
1998-1999: French Teacher, Bölön Primary School, Romania
Skills and Duties:
● Planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of
the whole ability range within the class
INTERESTS
Connecting with people in a variety of situations.
Travel. I have been a tourist guide for a short time. This was very enjoyable.
Organising different events and fundraising for charitable causes.
Reading.Craft activities and Baking.
References are available upon request