Alma (ANNAMARIE) GRANT
Richmond,Surrey
Summary
I am a qualified Early Years Practitioner with hands-on experience supporting young children in calm, nurturing, and engaging environments. Through my early years training and practical experience, I have developed a strong understanding of child development, positive behaviour support, and creating inclusive, child-centred learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
I genuinely love working in early years and find it incredibly rewarding to support children’s learning, wellbeing, and development during such an important stage of their lives. I bring a warm, patient, and enthusiastic approach to my practice, building trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues. I am passionate about supporting children’s independence, confidence, and curiosity through play, routine, and positive interactions, and I am committed to helping every child feel safe, valued, and happy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practitioner
Casa Montessori
London, Surrey
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Planned and delivered age-appropriate activities that supported children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Created a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment in line with safeguarding and early years regulations.
- Observed, assessed, and recorded children’s progress.
- Built positive relationships with children, and colleagues to support each child’s wellbeing and development.
- Supported children’s routines, including personal care, mealtimes, and transitions, promoting independence and confidence.
Early Year qualified practitioner
Kew Montessori Nursery
London, Surrey
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Planned and delivered age-appropriate activities that supported children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Created a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment in line with safeguarding and early years regulations.
- Observed, assessed, and recorded children’s progress.
- Built positive relationships with children, and colleagues to support each child’s wellbeing and development.
- Supported children’s routines, including personal care, mealtimes, and transitions, promoting independence and confidence.
Assistant Early Educator
Riverside, Grovenor house day care
London
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned and delivered age-appropriate activities that supported children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Created a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment in line with safeguarding and early years regulations.
- Built positive relationships with children, and colleagues to support each child’s wellbeing and development.
- Supported children’s routines, including personal care, mealtimes, and transitions, promoting independence and confidence.
Teaching Assistant
Monkey Puzzle London
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Planned and delivered age-appropriate activities that supported children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Created a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment in line with safeguarding and early years regulations.
- Built positive relationships with children, and colleagues to support each child’s wellbeing and development.
- Supported children’s routines, including personal care, mealtimes, and transitions, promoting independence and confidence.
Color Technician
Franck Provost Shanghai
Shanghai
09.2009 - 07.2011
- Colorist
- Perming / Straightening / Blow dry / Highlights (full & half head)
- Creative coloring / Tint / Hair Treatment
- Checking stock / General salon duties
Guest Service Officer
Hyatt on The Bund Shanghai
Shanghai
06.2007 - 05.2009
- Customer service
- Front desk duties / Reservations
- Stock and cash handling
Color Technician
Toni&Guy International Shanghai
Shanghai
07.2004 - 10.2007
- Full & Half head Highlights / Tint / Perming (curl & straight)
- Blow Drying / Creative Color
- Checking stock / General salon duties
Education
Computer Programming -
Datamex Institute
Manila, Philippines09.2001
NCFE CACHE Level 1 -
Richmond Community College
London04.2022
NCFE CACHE Level 3 -
South London College
London03.2023
Graduate -
Gregorio Perfecto High School
Manila, Philippines03.1998
Skills
- Child development
- Activity planning
- Learning environment
- Progress assessment
- Relationship building
- Early childhood education
- Safeguarding practices
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
Languages
English
Tagalog
Certification
- Child Protection Fundamentals
- Communication Skills
- First Aid Certificate
- Safeguarding
- Infection Control
- Health & Safety
- Recognizing and Preventing FGM
- Prevention Duty
- Allergen Awareness
- Equality, Diversity & Discrimination
Timeline
Practitioner
Casa Montessori
09.2025 - 12.2025
Early Year qualified practitioner
Kew Montessori Nursery
06.2023 - 08.2025
Assistant Early Educator
Riverside, Grovenor house day care
08.2022 - 06.2023
Teaching Assistant
Monkey Puzzle London
04.2022 - 08.2022
Color Technician
Franck Provost Shanghai
09.2009 - 07.2011
Guest Service Officer
Hyatt on The Bund Shanghai
06.2007 - 05.2009
Color Technician
Toni&Guy International Shanghai
07.2004 - 10.2007
Computer Programming -
Datamex Institute
NCFE CACHE Level 1 -
Richmond Community College
NCFE CACHE Level 3 -
South London College
Graduate -
Gregorio Perfecto High School