Emma plumb
Bury St Edmunds,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence, specialising in child-centred approaches. Skilled in fostering confidence and growth in young children through patience, creativity, and a non-judgemental attitude. Adept at understanding holistic needs while maintaining a sensitive, respectful, and encouraging demeanour. Committed to creating positive environments that nurture development and well-being.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Reflexologist
self employed
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
2021.06 - Current
- Demonstrated high level of manual dexterity, working accurately with hands-on treatment methods.
- Promoted relaxation with gentle manipulation and soothing techniques.
- Provided tailored reflexology treatments to enhance client wellbeing.
- Implemented effective reflexology therapies to boost immune system functionality in clients.
- Continued professional development through regular attendance at courses and seminars related to reflexology field.
- Utilised holistic approach to improve client's mental and physical health conditions.
- Treated a variety of ailments using skilled foot reflexology techniques; promoted healing process.
- Offered faultless customer care through exceptional interpersonal skills, attentive listening and attention to detail throughout [Type] treatments.
- Used expertise in [Technique] to perform personalised [Type] treatments, targeted to bespoke client needs.
- Adapted techniques and procedures to address individual needs, abilities or prevailing conditions.
Birth doula
self employed
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
2010.07 - Current
- Attended antenatal appointments alongside clients when requested.
- Sought necessary help from medical professionals as needed.
- Advised on methods for pain relief during labour.
- Supported new parents in their transition into parenthood.
- Accompanied families through pregnancy, labour, birth and early postnatal period.
- Facilitated communication between expectant mother and medical staff.
- Provided resources for further information on pregnancy, childbirth and parenting.
- Encouraged bonding between parents and the newborn baby.
- Ensured client's wishes were respected during the birthing process.
- Provided emotional support to mothers during childbirth.
- Promoted a calm environment to facilitate a peaceful birthing experience.
- Assisted with initial breastfeeding after birth.
- Responded quickly to calls from clients during labour.
- Assisted in preparing and implementing birth plans.
- Demonstrated techniques for comfort measures like massage or breathing exercises.
- Educated women about accessible care and services during pregnancy, labour and early post natal period.
- Dealt professionally and emphatically with emotionally charged situations with care.
- Educated mothers on post-natal care, potential challenges and newborn needs.
- Identified concerns related to patient well-being, and reported abnormalities to nursing staff.
Play worker
Barton hill kids time
Bristol
2005.03 - 2007.04
- Tailored activities to individual needs, ensuring inclusive participation from all members of the group.
- Initiated outdoor exploration trips, encouraging curiosity about nature in young minds.
- Facilitated story-telling sessions to cultivate a love of literature and reading from an early age.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents to ensure consistent communication regarding child's progress and behaviour.
- Established stimulating learning environments, enhancing children's interest in education.
- Managed challenging behaviour effectively, fostering a supportive atmosphere within the playgroup setting.
- Provided emotional support during times of distress, promoting mental well-being of all attendees.
- Encouraged physical activity through sports-based games, reinforcing importance of fitness from a young age.
- Implemented creative arts and crafts projects to encourage self-expression and creativity in children.
- Prepared nutritious snacks for healthy eating habits promotion amongst the children.
- Developed strong rapport with children by actively engaging in creative play and learning activities.
- Improved social skills amongst the group with collaborative games and team-building exercises.
- Dealt with injuries and emergencies promptly and efficiently.
- Ensured clean play area by regularly tidying up after each activity session.
- Confidently communicated with colleagues and children.
- Led games and supervised children between ages of 4 and 11 years old.
- Looked after upset or unwell children, providing emotional support.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations and best practices regarding child safeguarding, escalating related concerns to Senior Play Worker.
- Kept confidential all matters related to children, staff members and management or operational issues.
- Engaged small groups of children in singing, crafts and other expressive arts activities.
- Set up play areas, materials and equipment to enhance activities and encourage physical health.
- Warmly welcomed and prepared children for morning routine.
- Built positive rapport with service users with various additional needs and disabilities including autism, behavioural, learning and emotional difficulties.
- Provided feedback to parents on progress or concerns regarding child behaviour.
- Worked to cultivate safe and supportive environment for children to relax, play, social or do their homework.
- Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
- Disciplined children appropriately, upholding established rules of behaviour.
Arts and crafts instructor
self employed
Bristol
2004.03 - 2007.01
- Encouraged exploration of different craft materials to inspire original artwork creations.
- Engaged students with live demonstrations of different crafting techniques.
- Enhanced student interest in arts with engaging lessons.
- Adapted to students emotional, mental and educational needs for holistic art instruction.
- Shared passion for art with students and encouraged personal skill development.
- Assigned exercises to keep student understanding, encourage practice and hone abilities.
- Fostered positive learning environment by implementing interactive teaching methods.
- Engaged students with hands-on activities resulting in increased interest in subject matter.
Art technician/ assistant
Barracudas arts and carnival company
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
2003.09 - 2004.03
- Worked closely with directors to understand and interpret their creative vision.
- Implemented meticulous attention to detail in costume construction, ensuring authenticity and accuracy.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various sewing techniques by hand or using industrial machines, showcasing technical skills in garment construction.
- responsible for keeping the studio clean and tidy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - design crafts
Cumbria institute of the Arts
carlise 2000.09 - 2003.07
NVQ Level 3 diploma - Reflexology
West Suffolk college
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 2020.05 - 2021.06
VTCT anatomy and physiology -
west suffolk college
2001.09 - 2002.05
play work level 2 -
Band
Brisol 2005.05 - 2005.07
oncology reflexology
Claire Bester
2022.10 -
Pregnancy reflexology
Claire Bester
2021.09 -
Birth / Postnatal Doula
Developing doulas
2009.10 - 2010.05
breast feeding support
Breast feeding network
2009.03 - 2009.09
Perinatal mental health matters
Southampton university
Southampton 2019.03 -
GCSEs - art history
county upper school
GCSEs - art
county upper school
GCSEs - science
county upper school
GCSEs -
humanities
GCSEs - French
county upper school
functional skills level 2 - English
west Suffolk college
functional skills maths level 1 -
west suffolk college
BTEC national diploma - art and design
west suffolk college
1996.09 - 1998.06
short course - understanding Racism
Band
Bristolshort course - out to play challenging homophobia
Band
Bristolshort course - mini bus driver
Bristol community transport
paediatric first aid
Band
Bristolsafeguarding
Band
food hygiene
Band
BristolSkills
- Empathy and listening
- Patience and understanding
- emotionally intelligent
- creative
- pragmatic
- kind and caring
- sensitive and respectful
- positive and encouraging
- Non-Judgemental attitude
- understanding of holistic
- child centred
- Patience with young children
- Building child confidence
- Active listening
Timeline
oncology reflexology
Claire Bester
2022.10 -
Pregnancy reflexology
Claire Bester
2021.09 -
Reflexologist
self employed
2021.06 - Current
NVQ Level 3 diploma - Reflexology
West Suffolk college
2020.05 - 2021.06
Perinatal mental health matters
Southampton university
2019.03 -
Birth doula
self employed
2010.07 - Current
Birth / Postnatal Doula
Developing doulas
2009.10 - 2010.05
breast feeding support
Breast feeding network
2009.03 - 2009.09
play work level 2 -
Band
2005.05 - 2005.07
Play worker
Barton hill kids time
2005.03 - 2007.04
Arts and crafts instructor
self employed
2004.03 - 2007.01
Art technician/ assistant
Barracudas arts and carnival company
2003.09 - 2004.03
VTCT anatomy and physiology -
west suffolk college
2001.09 - 2002.05
Bachelor of Arts - design crafts
Cumbria institute of the Arts
2000.09 - 2003.07
BTEC national diploma - art and design
west suffolk college
1996.09 - 1998.06
GCSEs - art history
county upper school
GCSEs - art
county upper school
GCSEs - science
county upper school
GCSEs -
humanities
GCSEs - French
county upper school
functional skills level 2 - English
west Suffolk college
functional skills maths level 1 -
west suffolk college
short course - understanding Racism
Band
short course - out to play challenging homophobia
Band
short course - mini bus driver
Bristol community transport
paediatric first aid
Band
safeguarding
Band
food hygiene
Band