Summary
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Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
Custom
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Francesca Cassis

Francesca Cassis

EDINBURGH,Scotland

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in special educational needs, demonstrating a strong ability to engage children through empathy and understanding. Skilled in observation recording and providing constructive feedback, with a focus on inclusive education principles. Committed to fostering motivation and positive reinforcement, utilising a child-centred approach to support individual learning needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Early Years Practitioner at Brighton Nursery.

Brighton Nursery
Edinburgh Portobello, Scotland
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Encouraged social development with group play and interaction.
  • Implemented creative play activities to enhance children's imaginative abilities.
  • Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
  • Built a strong rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times, encouraging open communication about the child's progress.
  • Assisted in the planning of outdoor activities, promoting physical fitness in children.
  • Encouraged social development with group play and interaction.
  • Responded quickly during emergencies or accidents, guaranteeing child safety at all times.

Owner of cafe bistro

Caffè Piccolo
Edimburgo, Scotland
09.2013 - 04.2023
  • I ran a cafe for 10 years in Grassmarket, Edinburgh.


Teacher in a primary school

Scuola Primaria Pellegrini
Pisogne , Italy
11.2020 - 06.2021

My role was to speak only in English with the children, explaining the topic in Italian for a few minutes at the beginning and then interacting actively with them for the rest of the lesson, making them speak as much as possible.

  • Adapted teaching methods to cater for the diverse learning needs of students.
  • Encouraged active participation in class discussions, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, enhancing a holistic education approach.

Educator/Support

Call In
Edimburgo
09.2011 - 09.2013


  • Full-time, Edinburgh
    Home educator/carer for young/elderly with physical and mental disabilities. Reintegration program, support, shopping, accounting, andadministration of pills.

Montessori Educator/Private Nanny

3 families
Edimburgo
01.2009 - 09.2011
  • Educator/Nanny for families found through agencies (Butterfly and others) and then with a private contract (sickness and holidays).
  • Providing a safe and nurturing environment for children, enhancing their confidence levels.
  • Integrated Montessori materials into daily activities for a hands-on learning approach.
  • Introduced sensory-based activities into the curriculum, stimulating cognitive development.

Drug/Alcoholism Educator/Support

Cooperativa di Bessimo Onlus
Brescia, Italy
09.2007 - 12.2009

Educator support worker with alcoholism disability,
Reception centre for drug addicts and alcoholics.
Day/night shifts, methadone and pill administration, reintegration with individual projects and support in critical moments.

Weekly group work with a supervisor, NLP courses, and more.

Psychomotor skills nursery/primary schools

Gianfranco Quadri Ludica Coop Onlus
Brescia, Italy
07.2006 - 10.2007

Psychomotor skills in schools/nurseries with the non-profit association of Gianfranco Quadri, Brescia.
Work in the gym on balance, body confidence, group support in moments of 'bullying', and collaboration to ensure the success of all individuals in guided and non-guided courses.


Facilitated group activities amongst peers, enhancing participants' social interaction skills.


Education

Educational Sciences - Pedagogy

Verona University
Italy
10.2001 - 03.2006

Music conservatoire - transverse flute and double bass

Conservatorio Luca Marenzio
Darfo, BS
09.1987 - 08.2004

COUNCELLING

Allo Stevenson College
Edimburgo, Scozia

PGDE Primary to finish last placement in September - Primary School

PGDE Primary Dundee
Scotland
08.2024 -

Skills


  • Child-Centred approach
  • Constructive feedback giving
  • Inclusive education principles
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Empathy understanding
  • Motivation instilling

Certification

  • C1 Cambridge
  • PVG membership number: 1111 1475 1628 0351

Languages

Italiano
Proficient (C2)
Inglese
Advanced (C1)

Affiliations

  • Tai Chi, hiking, friends and music

Custom

I am a good listener (with a child and also in a team), I try my best to encourage them to express their emotion, their choices and be able to become confident if maybe they are not.

I am able to say the right NO when is necessary, with the right explanation, children are not stupid and they can learn how to collaborate in class and with others…

In a team I love learning from who has got more experience than me, and I am happy to share my opinion with the focus always for the good of the child.

I am punctual, reliable, and a good organiser.

Thanks

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

PGDE Primary to finish last placement in September - Primary School

PGDE Primary Dundee
08.2024 -

Early Years Practitioner at Brighton Nursery.

Brighton Nursery
09.2023 - 04.2024

Teacher in a primary school

Scuola Primaria Pellegrini
11.2020 - 06.2021

Owner of cafe bistro

Caffè Piccolo
09.2013 - 04.2023

Educator/Support

Call In
09.2011 - 09.2013

Montessori Educator/Private Nanny

3 families
01.2009 - 09.2011

Drug/Alcoholism Educator/Support

Cooperativa di Bessimo Onlus
09.2007 - 12.2009

Psychomotor skills nursery/primary schools

Gianfranco Quadri Ludica Coop Onlus
07.2006 - 10.2007

Educational Sciences - Pedagogy

Verona University
10.2001 - 03.2006

Music conservatoire - transverse flute and double bass

Conservatorio Luca Marenzio
09.1987 - 08.2004

COUNCELLING

Allo Stevenson College
Francesca Cassis