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Alexandra Black

Alexandra Black

Dundee,Tayside

Summary

Dedicated early years education professional with expertise in child-centred approaches, play-based learning, and inclusive teaching techniques. Proficient in designing age-appropriate learning activities, promoting early literacy and numeracy, and supporting Special Education Needs (SEN) students. Skilled in fostering resilience, managing transitions, and maintaining effective parent-teacher relations to ensure holistic development. Adept at implementing health and safety procedures, hygiene control, and safeguarding practices within educational settings. Committed to nurturing young children’s growth through creative and innovative methods while leveraging digital technology to enhance engagement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Years Practitioner

The Wendy House Day Nursdery
Perth, Perth and Kinross
04.2019 - Current
  • Built strong rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times encouraging open communication about child's progress.
  • Provided emotional support to distressed children, ensuring comforting environment.
  • Set up outdoor classroom for 2-3 year olds Ensuring safe and educational environment
  • Taken lead role within 2-3 room as room senior
  • Implemented creative play activities for enhancing children's imaginative abilities.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining safe environment for children.
  • Enhanced learning outcomes with implementation of early years foundation stage curriculum.
  • Conducted interactive circle time sessions to boost confidence levels amongst shy children.
  • Worked collaboratively with colleagues whilst preparing reports on each child's development.
  • Developed children's language skills by organising regular storytelling sessions.
  • Ensured cleanliness of play areas after each use, maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.
  • Arranged nursery room according to activity needs, maximising space usage efficiently.
  • Responded quickly during emergencies or accidents, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
  • Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
  • Integrated new students into existing groups smoothly reducing separation anxiety.
  • Served as Key Person for 7+ children
  • Experience in looking after children with ASN and attending professional meeting to ensure all needs of children are met
  • Worked alongside outside agencies to meet needs of children.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
  • Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
  • Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
  • Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
  • Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
  • Mentored new staff within 2-3 room
  • Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
  • Established rapport with families and delivered comprehensive progress reports.
  • Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
  • Tracked and assessed learning journeys using Nursery Management Software.
  • Built positive relationships with families, enhancing trust in care provisions.
  • Safeguarded children appropriately, escalating concerns to senior staff.
  • Encouraged sharing and teamwork for positive social development.
  • Boosted vocabulary development through singing, storytelling and role-play activities.
  • Supported children with toilet training to aid physiological development.
  • Reported on developmental progress to quickly identify and meet additional educational needs.
  • Monitored student activity to maintain safe, positive learning environments.
  • Used holistic teaching and caregiving methods to support child wellbeing.
  • Celebrated student successes to encourage pride and sense of achievement.

Support Worker

Ladybird Playgroup
Arbroath, Angus
01.2011 - 06.2025
  • Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
  • Assisted in planning of outdoor activities, promoting physical fitness in children.
  • Worked collaboratively with colleagues whilst preparing reports on each child's development.
  • Responded quickly during emergencies or accidents, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
  • Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
  • Built strong rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times encouraging open communication about child's progress.
  • Encouraged social development with group play and interaction.
  • Enhanced learning outcomes with implementation of early years foundation stage curriculum.
  • Dealt swiftly with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining safe environment for children.
  • Developed children's language skills by organising regular storytelling sessions.
  • Arranged nursery room according to activity needs, maximising space usage efficiently.
  • Ensured cleanliness of play areas after each use, maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.
  • Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
  • Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
  • Helped children learn numeracy skills using counting games.
  • Set up and helped children with activity equipment and resources.

Support Worker

ABC Nursery
Perth, Perth and Kinross
11.2014 - 04.2019
  • Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining safe environment for children.
  • Implemented creative play activities for enhancing children's imaginative abilities.
  • Enhanced learning outcomes with implementation of early years foundation stage curriculum.
  • Built strong rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times encouraging open communication about child's progress.
  • Provided emotional support to distressed children, ensuring comforting environments
  • Responded quickly during emergencies or accidents, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
  • Facilitated educational games to improve cognitive abilities in young learners.
  • Assisted in planning of outdoor activities, promoting physical fitness in children.
  • Encouraged social development with group play and interaction.
  • Dealt swiftly with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.
  • Conducted interactive circle time sessions to boost confidence levels amongst shy children.
  • Developed children's language skills by organising regular storytelling sessions.
  • Ensured cleanliness of play areas after each use, maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.
  • Arranged nursery room according to activity needs, maximising space usage efficiently.
  • Observed and recorded child behaviour to identify developmental issues.
  • Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
  • Integrated new students into existing groups smoothly reducing separation anxiety.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
  • Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
  • Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
  • Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
  • Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
  • Tracked and assessed learning journeys using Nursery Management Software.
  • Safeguarded children appropriately, escalating concerns to senior staff.
  • Built positive relationships with families, enhancing trust in care provisions.
  • Boosted vocabulary development through singing, storytelling and role-play activities.
  • Celebrated student successes to encourage pride and sense of achievement.

Relief Playworker

Ladybird Playgroup
Arbroath, Angus
09.2008 - 01.2011
  • Provided emotional support during times of distress, promoting mental well-being of all attendees.
  • Prepared nutritious snacks for healthy eating habits promotion amongst children.
  • Developed strong rapport with children by actively engaging in creative play and learning activities.
  • Assisted in developing conflict resolution skills amongst peers via role-play techniques.
  • Established stimulating learning environments, enhancing children's interest in education.
  • Ensured clean play area by regularly tidying up after each activity session.
  • Provided healthy, safe and secure play spaces.
  • Confidently communicated with colleagues and children.
  • Created and maintained safe, creative and stimulating environment for children's play.
  • Prepared safe and nutritional snacks and promoted good manners at meal times.
  • Engaged small groups of children in singing, crafts and other expressive arts activities.
  • Organised daily activities schedule to provide structured routine for children.

Education

SVQ Level 2 - Children's care learning and development

Scottish Qualificaftion Authority

SVQ Level 3 - Social Services (Children And Young People)

Scottish Qualification Authority

Skills

  • Observation recording
  • Knowledge of 0-3 Being Me
  • Knowledge of curriculum for excellence
  • Special Education Needs (SEN) student support

Affiliations

  • I like to relax by reading, in particular, auto biographies
  • I like to spend time with my three children and my grandson

Timeline

Early Years Practitioner

The Wendy House Day Nursdery
04.2019 - Current

Support Worker

ABC Nursery
11.2014 - 04.2019

Support Worker

Ladybird Playgroup
01.2011 - 06.2025

Relief Playworker

Ladybird Playgroup
09.2008 - 01.2011

SVQ Level 2 - Children's care learning and development

Scottish Qualificaftion Authority

SVQ Level 3 - Social Services (Children And Young People)

Scottish Qualification Authority

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