Drishti Iqbal
Summary
Throughout the years I have acquired a strong and consistent ability to work with children from pre-birth to 8 which have paved my way to become a skilled Early Years Practitioner. I have been described as a caring, kind and trustworthy professional who is capable to follow policies and procedures in order to support children learn in an effective and enjoyable environment. I take pride in supporting children develop in a nurturing environment by encouraging them to engage in different activities planned to further develop their strengths and areas of further development. I am committed to continuous professional development targeted to meet best practice in early child development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Early years educator
Highlands Primary School
Ilford, Redbridge
2026.01 - Current
- Performed regular risk assessments within school premises to ensure pupil safety.
- Adopted child-centered approach for fostering independence in learners from early age.
- Established strong relationships with parents to support children's ongoing educational needs at home.
- Implemented strategies to meet emotional needs of children in early years setting.
Early years educator
Maytime Montessori Nursery
Ilford, Redbridge
2024.09 - 2025.06
- Assisted colleagues with curriculum planning.
- Monitored children’s progress and reported any issues.
- Planned and prepared activity materials and lessons.
- Supported communication and social skills to help children interact with peers.
- Understood and adhered to preschool nursery policies and procedures regarding child protection and responses to incidents, accidents, complaints, and emergencies.
- Utilised technology to document and update information, including observations, assessments, reports, risk assessments, and safeguarding concerns.
Early years practitioner
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
Walthamstow, Waltham Forest
2023.11 - 2024.07
- Organise classroom activities to stimulate children's learning.
- Design personalised activities to foster children with SEND development.
- Arrange classroom environment safely and efficiently.
- Clear up after lessons.
- Read with children and provide constructive feedback.
- Assist children with SEND social and emotional growth.
- Help manage challenging behaviour and promote self-regulation.
- Aid in developing numeracy and literacy skills.
- Participate in physical education lessons.
- Provide one-on-one support to pupils requiring additional help.
- Update children's learning journals to track progress.
- Plan using EYFS framework to cover key development areas.
- Facilitate small group learning sessions.
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver lessons and activities.
Teaching assistant in primary school
Highlands Primary School
Ilford, Redbridge
2022.10 - 2023.07
- Facilitate student interactions with peers and participation in teacher-led activities.
- Assist small groups of pupils with understanding the material presented by the teacher.
- Deliver constructive feedback to pupils regarding their progress and achievements under teacher supervision.
- Ensure student safety in and out of the classroom, adhering to school safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Support children in developing educational, emotional, and social competencies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
University of East London
London /2025 -
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare
Waltham Forest College
London /2024 - /2025
NVQ Level 1 - Functional skills - Maths
Redbridge Institute
Ilford /2023 - /2024
NVQ Level 2 - Teaching Assistant
Redbridge Institute
Ilford, Redbridge /2022 - /2023
NVQ Level 2 - Functional Skills - English
5E LTD
London /2021 - /2022
A-Levels - Economics
Virginia Woolf
Italy /2006 - /2011
Skills
- Excellent communication and active listening skills
- Sensitivity, empathy and a non-judgmental approach
- Ability to build and maintain rapport with adults, young people and children
- Patience and calmness under pressure including when dealing with challenging behaviour
- Flexibility and adaptability when responding to families' changing needs
- Strong organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Resilience and the ability to cope with emotionally demanding situations
- Effective teamwork skills, as you'll often work within a multidisciplinary service or multi-agency network
- Safeguarding awareness and the ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
- IT skills for recording information and maintaining accurate case records
- Knowledge of local services and the ability to signpost families to additional support
Languages
Italian
Native
Timeline
Early years educator
Highlands Primary School
2026.01 - Current
Early years educator
Maytime Montessori Nursery
2024.09 - 2025.06
Early years practitioner
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
2023.11 - 2024.07
Teaching assistant in primary school
Highlands Primary School
2022.10 - 2023.07
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
University of East London
/2025 -
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare
Waltham Forest College
/2024 - /2025
NVQ Level 1 - Functional skills - Maths
Redbridge Institute
/2023 - /2024
NVQ Level 2 - Teaching Assistant
Redbridge Institute
/2022 - /2023
NVQ Level 2 - Functional Skills - English
5E LTD
/2021 - /2022
A-Levels - Economics
Virginia Woolf
/2006 - /2011