Claire Rigby

Created bespoke coursework and curriculum for each student based on their academic needs to help increase their English Map scores and encourage Lexile scores to rise. Taught comprehension, literacy, decoding, and encouraged higher order thinking.

Delivered one-to-one and group English conversation lessons remotely via video-conferencing platform to students across multiple time zones, adapting lesson pace to individual proficiency levels. Applied TEFL Level 5 training to design engaging, confidence-building lessons for second- and third-language English speakers.

Tutored in person as a second language educator, focusing on English comprehension, understanding, reading, and conversation. Created bespoke coursework and curriculum for each student.

Owned and led a multi-branch retail and wholesale operation, overseeing end-to-end business management, sourcing, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Designed and executed strategic growth initiatives, increasing sales by up to 20% through targeted campaigns and customer engagement strategies and staff training.

Managed retail operations across three stores, ensuring profitability through effective pricing, cost control, and staff leadership. Built and maintained strong customer and supplier relationships, driving repeat business and long-term partnerships.

Developed adaptability, resilience, and cross-cultural communication skills while working across varied international settings.

Held part-time positions in sales, events, and childcare while completing university studies.

Completed TEFL Level 5 certification in 2025.

Pursued an LLB degree but did not complete the program.

Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Philosophy from Rhodes University, South Africa, from 2000 to 2004.

Completed matriculation in 1999.