Bethany Lauren Woods
Stockton-on-Tees
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Centre Director with 11 years of experience. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Centre director/ SENCO
Busy Bees
Stockton-on-Tees
10.2016 - Current
- Managed hiring processes whilst maintaining an effective staffing structure within the setting.
- Coordinated fundraising events throughout the centre, this directly helped chosen charities.
- Implemented health and safety procedures across the centre, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, supporting continuous improvement within the team.
- Fostered a cooperative work environment through proactive communication and conflict resolution tactics..
- Facilitated open dialogue with parents and community members to foster stronger relationships. This has been done from the very moment potential parents view the nursery.
- Promoted inclusive learning environment through to support children in the setting with a SEN need.
- Controlled expenses, advising on efficient use of resources to minimise unnecessary costs.
Acting Centre Director
Busy Bees
Stockton-on-Tees
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Oversaw maintenance of organisation's facilities to guarantee compliance with industry regulations.
- Actioned feedback from service users, resulting in improved satisfaction levels.
- Managed inventory of resources necessary for service provision.
- Identified service gaps, developing plans to strengthen the setting.
- Controlled expenses, advising on efficient use of resources to minimise unnecessary costs.
- Led team to improve performance by implementing innovative management strategies.
- Implemented health and safety procedures across the centre, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
- Monitored budgeting and fiscal planning processes to ensure financial stability of the centre.
- Oversaw the implementation of new Government funding within the centre, ensuring the funding was correct, parents were aware of the changes and that the correct documents were completed on time.
- Ensured that safeguarding was embedded throughout the centre.
Apprentice nursery assistant
New Life Daycare
Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Developed strong relationships with parents for improved communication about their child's progress.
- Observed children's behaviour, identifying any potential issues or developmental delays early on.
- Assisted in planning and implementing educational activities for child development.
- Helped maintain records of each child's progress, providing valuable data for future planning.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - SENCO
Busy Bees
Stockton On Tees 05.2025 - 10.2025
NVQ Level 3 - Children and young peoples workforce
Busy Bees
01.2019 - 08.2020
Skills
- High-Level communication
- Decision-Making expertise
- Engaging leadership style
- Results-driven
- Initiative taking
Timeline
Acting Centre Director
Busy Bees
05.2025 - 09.2025
NVQ Level 3 - SENCO
Busy Bees
05.2025 - 10.2025
NVQ Level 3 - Children and young peoples workforce
Busy Bees
01.2019 - 08.2020
Assistant Centre director/ SENCO
Busy Bees
10.2016 - Current
Apprentice nursery assistant
New Life Daycare
09.2014 - 10.2016