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Cody Cooper

Middlesbrough,England

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Years Practitioner

Minnows day nursery
Middlesbrough, England
10.2022 - Current
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
  • Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
  • Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
  • Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
  • Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
  • Served as Key Person for 6 + children.
  • Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
  • Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Avenue day nursery
Middlesbrough, England
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Escorted and supervised children on any educational visits.
  • Taught to curricular requirements of Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
  • Managed challenging behaviour with positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Cleaned and kept rooms and play areas tidy for reduced accident risks.
  • Participated in induction and settling in of new children.
  • Kept confidential any information regarding chidren, members of staff and administration acquired as part of job.
  • Recorded children's milestones and achievements for accurate progress reporting.
  • Helped children with personal hygiene, changing babies and assisting toddlers with toilet training.
  • Monitored children's food and drink consumption, feeding younger children and helping older children during mealtimes.
  • Created stimulating nursery displays for improved learning engagement.

North ormesby community shop (volunteer)

Anne Bailey
North ormesby, England
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Carried out responsibilities such as ensuring the shop floor was kept clean and tidy
  • Served customers using the till,
  • Tagged prices onto clothing ready to be put on shop floor to be sold,
  • steamed clothes upstairs to ensure they were safe to be sold,
  • communicated with customers and gave friendly advice on clothing and objects that they weren't too sure about,
  • cleaned and dusted stock that was to be put on shelves to be sold and also tagged them,
  • moved and sold furniture.
  • Took part in staff meetings.

Education

BA (Hons) Childhood, youth and community studies -

Middlesbrough open university
Middlesbrough
09/2020 - 05/2023

GCSEs -

Trinity Catholic College
Middlesbrough
09/2011 - 09/2016

Skills

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Activity planning
  • Hygiene control
  • Curriculum knowledge
  • Inclusive learning techniques

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Early Years Practitioner

Minnows day nursery
10.2022 - Current

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Avenue day nursery
08.2021 - 10.2022

North ormesby community shop (volunteer)

Anne Bailey
01.2021 - 12.2021

BA (Hons) Childhood, youth and community studies -

Middlesbrough open university
09/2020 - 05/2023

GCSEs -

Trinity Catholic College
09/2011 - 09/2016
Cody Cooper