Monica Bennett

My first ever work experience was when I was 14 years old at Lickey Hills Primary School. I was part of the staff which worked in nursery and reception. My role was to engage with the pupils, assist with phonics and math's lessons, help produce their spring show and also get to know the pupils by supporting their needs. I absolutely loved this role, as it helped develop my confidence, my approach to children and my overall experience with people. Since then, I have had jobs in customer service (Marks and Spencer's), retail (Monki clothing), teaching (Grazia Dance Academy) and as a waitress/ barista (Café Morso, The Garrity, Barnt Green Social Club and Bar) whilst I studied for my GCSE's and A level qualifications. Whilst working at Cafe Morso, I gained experience with management, as I would run the coffee shop on my own and manage it on busy Saturday mornings. All of these roles have enabled me to gain experience within the working world, whether that was from providing a service, dealing with customers, learning about the hospitality business and teaching children. I have had a range of experience working as a dancer, actress and model. I have performed from the age of 3 years old and have had a number of opportunities to perform with professional companies, such as ‘Birmingham Royal Ballet’. I have worked with photographers, directors and choreographers from a very young age, which has enabled me to grow into a confident and determined adult. Working and training alongside professional dancers has enabled me to gain a major insight into how the body works and how to tailor specific coaching methods to dancers and professional athletes. Within the health and fitness industry, my first job role was as a Dance Teacher at the age of 14, where I was an assistant for Rutleigh Norris School Of Dance. I became a part time teacher and coach for Grazia Dance Academy, where I trained the dancers in all styles of dance, stretching and athletic conditioning. I worked with children from age 2 to 18 years old. I then worked as a Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor and Reformer Pilates Instructor at MK Health Hub. Here, I would run my own classes (up to 9 clients), deliver 1-1 sessions and also develop my own original class plans. I also had experience in modelling for MK Health Hub and working on their marketing strategies and plans. I also have experience delivering my own classes as a self employed Instructor (TRI Wellness), as well as operating my own online coaching services.