Christina Stephenson
Margate,Kent
Summary
Dedicated and reliable childcare professional with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Experienced in supporting students within educational settings, particularly in creating inclusive and supportive learning environments. Proven ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse needs and foster student growth. Known for building positive relationships with children, parents, and staff to promote collaborative success. Enthusiastic team player, eager to contribute to a SEN Teaching Assistant role with patience, adaptability, and a commitment to student progress.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Nursery practitioner
Barbies Footsteps
Broadstairs, Kent
09.2017 - Current
- Delivered high-quality childcare services, ensuring a comforting atmosphere for attendees.
- Collaborated with practitioners to create engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Introduced age-appropriate crafting activities to enhance fine motor skills in children.
- Planned educational games to stimulate cognitive growth in children.
- Maintained detailed records of each child's progress, facilitating personalised learning plans.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and kept them informed about children's achievements.
- Ensured a safe environment through consistent supervision and careful monitoring of play areas.
- Promoted inclusivity using diverse teaching materials and practices.
Nursery supervisor
Barbies Footsteps
Broadstairs, Kent
01.2021 - 04.2025
- Maintained structured learning environments by upholding nursery policies.
- Communicated regularly with parents, updating on child progress and addressing concerns.
- Administered first aid for minor injuries, ensuring safety at all times.
- Implemented creative learning techniques to enhance cognitive development in children.
- Designed age-appropriate lessons catering to diverse learning styles.
- Prepared daily reports detailing activities, meals, naps, and behaviours for parents.
- Managed parent-teacher meetings to promote open communication between home and school.
- Trained and supervised apprentices and team members to ensure quality care.
Education
GCSEs - Maths
The Charles Dickens School
Broadstairs, Kent 09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - English
The Charles Dickens School
Broadstairs, Kent 09.2012 - 07.2017
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare
Barbies Footsteps Apprenticeship
Broadstairs, Kent 09.2017 - 07.2019
Skills
- Children's hygiene supervision
- Learning objective setting
- Child observation and reporting
- Creative teaching methods
- Sing and sign techniques
- Resource creation for learning
- Numeracy instruction
- EYFS knowledge
- Empathy for children's needs
- SEND provision awareness
- Child behaviour understanding
- Classroom emergency handling
- Play activity leadership
- Conflict resolution skills
- Calm under pressure presence
- Nurturing personality traits
- Phonics expertise
- Patience and tolerance skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Personal care management
- Lesson planning skills
- Care planning strategies
- Active listening skills
- Administrative task management
- Meal assistance support
- Behaviour modelling techniques
- Behaviour management strategies
- Toilet training guidance
- Trust-building relationships
- Key person responsibilities
- Special needs support
- Child protection safeguarding
- Digital learning journal usage
- Attentive listening skills
- Toddler development understanding
- Patient and caring demeanour
- Activity planning expertise
- Safeguarding practices
- Allergen awareness knowledge
Certification
- First Aid Paediatric Training
- Safe Guarding Training
- Sing and Sign Training
- SEND Training
- Child Exploitation Level 1
- Equality and Diversity 2
- Safeguarding Level 2
- Makaton Training
- Early Talk Boost Training
- Autism Awareness Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursery supervisor
Barbies Footsteps
01.2021 - 04.2025
Nursery practitioner
Barbies Footsteps
09.2017 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare
Barbies Footsteps Apprenticeship
09.2017 - 07.2019
GCSEs - Maths
The Charles Dickens School
09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - English
The Charles Dickens School
09.2012 - 07.2017
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