Caitlyn Cottam
Darlington
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on maintaining consistency in routines, particularly beneficial for children with special educational needs. Demonstrates expertise in health and hygiene practices, ensuring children's well-being through effective handwashing and oral hygiene education. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding regulations, adept at identifying signs of neglect and abuse while collaborating effectively with designated safeguarding leads. Strong advocate for parent-teacher collaboration, recognising the importance of partnership working to support children's development.
Compassionate and dedicated, equipped with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, combined with strong ability to engage and support children in their development. Expertise in maintaining safe and nurturing environment, coupled with natural talent for teamwork and collaboration. Eager to contribute positively to growth and well-being of children in the early years.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Cashier
Premier Convenience Store
Darlington
2024.09 - Current
- Maintained clean and organised workspace to ensure efficient service.
- Greeted each customer warmly, creating a friendly shopping environment.
- Handled high volumes of transactions during holiday seasons efficiently.
- Took initiative in restocking shelves during downtime, enhancing product availability.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Early years Educator
Darlington college
Darlington 09/2024 - 03/2026
Skills
- Consistency in routine, i understand how having a consistent routine in the setting is so important especially for children with SEN needs as they need that routine to have structure and be able to regulate themselves
- Health and hygiene practices, i understand how important it is to encourage children hygiene with washing hands and brushing their teeth as children’s oral hygiene is extremely important Health i know the signs of when children and unwell and what the exclusion policies for the illnesses are
- Safeguarding regulations compliance, I have full understanding of the safeguarding in setting and how important it is for educators to be able to notice the signs of neglect and abuse and understand who the designated safeguarding leads in the setting are
- Parent-Teacher collaboration, partnership working with parents/parents and teachers is incredibly important as parents/carers know there children best
Accomplishments
I have my paediatric first aid certificate
Timeline
Cashier
Premier Convenience Store
2024.09 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Early years Educator
Darlington college
09/2024 - 03/2026