Carla Moyles
Leeds,West Yorkshire
Summary
Passionate Early Childhood Educator with expertise in literacy, numeracy, and Ofsted regulations. Implements proactive learning strategies and care routines, enhancing early development and addressing special educational needs. Utilises nursery equipment effectively, monitors progress, and applies behaviour management techniques. Knowledgeable in safeguarding legislation and the EYFS curriculum, committed to creating an inclusive environment that nurtures every child's growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Nurture Room Leader
Sharp Lane Primary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2025.09 - 2026.08
- Managed team of staff to ensure effective running of the room.
- Developed child-centred programmes, promoting social and intellectual growth.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities for cognitive development enhancement.
- Monitored children's progress closely, tailoring plans to meet individual needs.
- Promoted an inclusive atmosphere where every child felt valued and accepted.
- Dealt effectively with behavioural issues, resulting in a harmonious environment.
- Led daily routines, ensuring smooth transitions between activities for minimal disruption.
- Interacted positively with children at all times, fostering trust and respect.
- Created engaging learning resources for use within the setting.
- Coordinated with other Room Leaders to share best practices and strategies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents for improved communication and understanding.
- Participated actively in staff meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions.
- Ensured full compliance to internal policies and procedures in alignment with external legislation and regulations of governing bodies.
Higher level teaching assistant
Sharp Lane Primary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2008.04 - 2026.08
- Promoted academic achievement through one-on-one support for struggling pupils.
- Encouraged independent learning through structured study guidance, fostering pupil confidence and skills.
- Implemented special education strategies, ensuring equal access to curriculum for SEN pupils.
- Assisted teachers in creating Individual Education Plans for SEN children to tailor support, improving personalised support.
- Facilitated small group sessions, aiding peer interaction and cooperative learning experiences.
- Enhanced pupil engagement by developing and implementing interactive lesson plans.
- Reinforced positive behaviour with consistent classroom management techniques.
- Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
- Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
- Supervised students during breaks to ensure their safety and well-being to maintain a safe environment.
- Organised extracurricular activities to enrich student experiences beyond the classroom.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
- Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
- Participated in teacher training sessions to keep abreast of educational trends and strategies.
- Prepared teaching resources and materials for effective lessons.
- Prepared engaging, effective learning materials to boost stimulation and encourage further academic interest.
- Contributed to assessment marking, supporting teachers by streamlining their workload.
- Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
Checkout operator
Morrisons
Leeds, West yorkshire
2000.09 - 2008.03
- Processed customer payments at the checkout for a smooth transaction process.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing prompt, courteous service at the checkout.
- Managed queue effectively, decreasing customer wait times.
- Reduced customer wait times through optimised checkout processes.
- Assisted customers with efficient packing of shopping, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Operated till accurately, minimising cash handling errors.
- Identified counterfeit notes meticulously thus preventing financial losses for the store.
- Checked notes carefully to spot counterfeit currency.
- Followed company policies strictly while dealing with age-restricted items sale.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations thereby creating a safe work environment.
- Regularly cleaned and straightened work areas, ensuring stores stayed tidy in line with company standards.
Hotel receptionist
Merrion Hotel
Leeds, West Yorkshire
1999.01 - 1999.04
- Greeted and checked-in guests promptly and professionally.
- Executed check-out process efficiently, ensuring prompt bill settlement and confirming future bookings for guest satisfaction.
- Streamlined check-in procedure by efficiently handling guest documents.
- Processed payments accurately, guaranteeing smooth transactions for guests.
- Handled telephone enquiries professionally, providing accurate information about hotel services to enhance guest experience.
- Managed room availability charts to ensure zero overbooking.
- Kept reservations systems up-to-date for clear availability management.
- Processed wake-up calls reliably to maintain schedule adherence for guests.
- Maintained organised reception area, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for arriving guests.
- Handled incoming calls effectively, directing inquiries to appropriate departments. effectively using switchboard systems.
- Maintained security measures, protecting guest personal information and privacy.
Receptionist
British Steel
Leeds, West Yorkshire
1996.07 - 1996.12
- Served as the initial point of contact for guests; providing warm greetings and helpful assistance upon arrival.
- Utilised multi-line telephone system to manage incoming calls effectively.
- Managed phone calls, resulting in effective communication flow within the company.
- Handled appointment scheduling to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Directed visitors and clients to appropriate staff, ensuring efficient service delivery.
- Maintained an organised reception area for a professional business environment.
- Upheld confidentiality with sensitive information handling procedures.
- Maintained accurate logs of visitor entries for security purposes.
- Completed data entry tasks whilst adhering to strict deadlines.
- Assisted with administrative tasks, improving overall functionality of the office.
- Administered mail distribution process, ensuring each department received its correspondence in a timely manner.
- Ensured the availability of up-to-date content on company brochures and promotional material for prospective clients' use.
- Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Teaching Assistants
Park Lane College
LeedsSkills
- EYFS curriculum
- Literacy and numeracy teaching
- Literacy methods
- Child progress monitoring
- Early childhood development
- Special needs experience
- Safeguarding legislation knowledge
- Child protection
- Ofsted regulations knowledge
- Behaviour management
- Nursery equipment usage
- Proactive learning engagement
- Care routine implementation
Affiliations
- reading
- cinema
- eating out
Timeline
Nurture Room Leader
Sharp Lane Primary School
2025.09 - 2026.08
Higher level teaching assistant
Sharp Lane Primary School
2008.04 - 2026.08
Checkout operator
Morrisons
2000.09 - 2008.03
Hotel receptionist
Merrion Hotel
1999.01 - 1999.04
Receptionist
British Steel
1996.07 - 1996.12
NVQ Level 3 - Teaching Assistants
Park Lane College