Amy Jane Arnold
Summary
Highly motivated individual, striving at any challenge being presented. Using a positive can-do attitude to enthuse others and motivate large groups, ensuring strict attention to safety at all times. I'm open to learning and gaining new skills as well as knowledge to succeed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Outdoor Activity Instructor
Essex County Council
05.2019 - Current
- Delivered high quality outdoor sport sessions to children and adults.
- Adapting depending on the target audience.
- Ensuring a high level of safety whilst creating an enjoyable environment for activities.
- Carrying out maintenance around the site.
- Meeting customers needs both on and off sessions.
- Data entry of equipment for 6 monthly safety reviews (Paper trail) which aids maintenance of the equipment ensuing its at a high standard.
- Offered exercise variations to support participants with injuries and specialist needs.
- Evaluated clients' abilities and tailored recommendations accordingly.
- Communicated and enforced safety procedures.
- Performed accurate cash counts opening and closing Sky Ropes Reception.
- Provided knowledgeable responses to customer enquiries regarding Sky Ropes, Essex Outdoor facilities, parking and country park matters.
- Coordinated groups to comply with set schedule of times and locations.
- Administered first aid, reporting incidents and near misses when required.
- Demonstrated safe equipment use for minimised risk of injury or damage.
Early years educator
Apple Tree Day Nursery
Braintree, Essex
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Adhered strictly to health and safety guidelines, ensuring a safe learning environment for the children at all times.
- Performed regular risk assessments within the setting.
- Established strong relationships with parents to support children's development in the setting and at home.
- Planned and executed activities tailored to the next steps and interests of the children.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to plan and deliver high-quality care.
- Developed curiosity and independence, encouraging children to actively play and explore.
- Maintained a tidy, organised environment to facilitate optimal learning outcomes.
- Served as Key Person for 5 children.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
Data Administrator
IAA, formally HBC
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Temporary role.
- Wrote and maintained technical and functional specifications to document database intentions and requirements.
- Ensuring data has been inputted correctly and rectifying any human error.
- Modified existing databases to meet unique needs.
- Planned and implemented security measures to safeguard data.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - BTEC LEVEL 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
South Essex College
Southend-on-Sea08.2019
GCSEs - g
Castle View School
Canvey Island08.2017
Skills
- Record-keeping
- Differentiated instruction
- Group management
- Efficient equipment set-up
- Face-to-face customer service
- Risk Assessment
- Special needs understanding
- Data management
- Cash management
- Excellent timekeeping
- Strategic organisational skills
- Hygiene protocols adherence
- Child nurturing
- Planning and assessment
- Assessing child progress
- Age-Appropriate activities design
- Building trust with children
Additional Information
1st Canvey Sea Scouts
- 2009- 2020.
- Became a young leader at 16 then advanced to an adult Beaver Leader at 18.
- Attended weekly meetings.
- Helped plan and organise activities and camps.
- Was a leader to children aged 6-8.
- Helped organise and manage paperwork.
- Occasionally managed payments.
National Citizen Service (July 2017)
- Organised and raised money for a charity.
- Renovated a local youth centre.
- Gained valuable insight into careers.
Work Experience
Woodham Ley Primary School (2017-2019)
- A year total, spread over the two years of college.
- Reception class
- Encouraged child play
- Encouraged Reading
- Helped organise paperwork and keep a tidy classroom.
- Accompanied school outings where children were assigned to my care.
- Extended the experience longer than needed due to the knowledge and enjoyment gained.
References
Essex Outdoors Danbury
Name
Paul Stokes
Job Title
Essex Outdoors Manager
Email Address
Paul.stokes@essex.gov.uk
Essex Outdoors Danbury
Name
Paul Stokes
Job Title
Manager
Email Address
Paul.stokes@essex.gov.uk
Timeline
Early years educator
Apple Tree Day Nursery
04.2024 - 02.2025
Data Administrator
IAA, formally HBC
11.2019 - 01.2021
Outdoor Activity Instructor
Essex County Council
05.2019 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - BTEC LEVEL 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
South Essex College
GCSEs - g
Castle View School
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