Didi Richardson
Henley-On-Thames,Oxfordshire
Summary
Professional with a wide range of sporting and musical interests. Expertise in fostering connections with both adults and children. Proven ability to create safe, engaging, and nurturing environments. Experienced in managing schedules and facilitating diverse play and sporting activities. Strong communicator, ensuring positive interactions among children, parents, and staff.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Babysitter
Family friends and neighbours
Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire
02.2023 - Current
- Entertained children with games, stories and age-appropriate films.
- Managed bedtime routines for younger children, including bathing, reading stories, and ensuring a peaceful night's sleep.
- Organised children's rooms and play areas to keep environments tidy, safe, and conducive to play.
- Maintained open and effective communication with parents, providing updates on children's wellbeing and progress.
- Provided safe and nurturing care for children aged 0-12, fostering a positive and secure environment.
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks to meet dietary requirements and preferences of children.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression through arts, crafts, and music activities.
- Prepared healthy, nutritious meals for children and supported with feeding.
- Developed positive child care environments through appropriate behaviour management.
- Targeted activities and games to suit children's ages and abilities.
- Set up equipment for children and monitored use to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Facilitated outdoor activities and outings to parks and playgrounds, promoting physical activity and socialisation.
Climbing Instructor
The Climbing Hangar
Reading, Berkshire
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Instructed participants on bouldering wall, improving climbing skills and confidence.
- Facilitated team-building exercises, strengthening group cohesion and communication.
- Cultivated supportive relationships, fostering positive group dynamics.
Education
GCSEs - GCSEs
Gillotts School
Henley on Thames, OXF01-2026
Skills
- Childcare management
- Activity planning
- Behaviour management
- Health and safety knowledge
- Safety awareness
- Hygiene standards
- Time management
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Verbal communication
- Communication
- Trustworthy
- Reliable
- Calm under pressure
- Responsiveness
- Energetic attitude
- Child supervision
- Parent communication
- Child development understanding
- Creativity in play
- Homework assistance
- Positive discipline implementer
Certification
- Level 1 Sport, Fitness and Active Leisure Course
Accomplishments
- Grade 1 and Grade 2 Trinity Rock and Pop Drumming
Timeline
Climbing Instructor
The Climbing Hangar
03.2025 - 07.2025
Babysitter
Family friends and neighbours
02.2023 - Current
GCSEs - GCSEs
Gillotts School