PERSONAL STATEMENT
Diligent and dedicated professional with 6+ years of experience providing learning and development opportunities to children under 5 who have mental and physical disabilities. Expert at maintaining a safe and positive environment and researching advanced methodologies to maximise children’s performance and growth. Skilled at curriculum design, planning daily activities, childcare, monitoring social and emotional growth, and behaviour management.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Tapinoo LLC, Northampton
Early Years Practitioner, Dec 2020 – Present
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and fun environment for groups of up to 20 children
- Develop age-appropriate and play-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum to enhance individual growth
- Adhere to guidelines and protocols laid out by statutory framework, completed CPD qualifications including Early Years Foundation Degree
- Improved children’s learning outcomes by planning regular activities and providing continuous mentoring
Teaching Personnel, Loughborough
Early Years Practitioner, Jun 2018 – Nov 2020
- Managed children of all ages with learning disabilities and mental disabilities
- Created curriculum for preschool-age children and incorporated creative learning activities to improve progress
- Collaborated with doctors to discuss weekly reports and details regarding each child’s condition
- Updated parents on behavioural, physical, and learning growth while providing feedback on home-based activities
- Conducted research on latest methods and strategies to drive innovation in curriculum and learning processes
Childville, Derby
Nursery Assistant, May 2017 – May 2018
- Consistently monitored student performance and engagement, and provided feedback and daily reports to teachers
- Maintained accurate personal and medical records
- Organised daily story-time sessions for children
- Supported students during arts, crafts, music, cooking, educational games, and sports lessons
EDUCATION
The Open University, UK (2013 – 2017)
Level 3 – Diploma for the Children and Young People Workforce
King Edward VII – Upper School, Sheffield (2008 – 2013)
A-levels: Maths (A), Behavioural Science (A), English Literature (A)
GCSEs: 10 A*-C including Maths, English, Combined Science and Geography
KEY SKILLS
- Lesson and activity planning
- Health and safety standards compliance
- Student engagement
- Performance improvement
- Progress monitoring and reporting
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
- Avid cyclist, regularly participate in regional races
- Amateur viola player
- Enjoy socialising with friends