Francesca McCrory
London,Surrey
Summary
Dedicated student with previous volunteer work with children, and experience with diverse educational needs. Excited to be working with children and encouraging their growth and development. Known to be patient and calm, enjoys fostering positive interactions and new experiences. Wishes to continue contributions to impactful initiatives that enhance children's well-being, safety and development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Partnerships Program Volunteer
Wimbledon High School
London
2023.09 - 2024.05
- Facilitated workshops for fifteen to twenty children, fostering creativity and enjoyment.
- Encouraged social interactions amongst children aged ten to thirteen, promoting positive behaviour.
- Organised fun activities, enhancing social skills of children.
- Employed range of learning techniques to engage special needs children.
- Ensured safety of children by supervising play activities.
- Engaged children in creative play and storytelling activities.
- Maintained clean play areas for safety of children.
Volunteer Child Development Aid
Wimbledon High School
London
2021.10 - 2022.04
- Enhanced child development for improved academic performance through constant support and assistance in reading and comprehension.
- Maintained detailed progress reports for each child to keep parents informed about their child's development.
- Implemented programmes targeted towards improving reading skills in young learners aged six to eight.
- Improved self-confidence in children by consistently providing positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Built strong relationships with children through compassionate 1-on-1 care and friendly rapport building.
Education
A-Levels - Psychology, Product Design, Classics
Wimbledon High School
London 2023.09 - 2025.06
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Empathy towards children
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Child development knowledge
- Patience and calmness
Affiliations
- Reading
- Drawing
- Chainmail Making
Accomplishments
Achieved in-school award for leadership of neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ young students. Gave several educational talks to staff and students about neurodiverse experiences within academic life.
Timeline
Partnerships Program Volunteer
Wimbledon High School
2023.09 - 2024.05
A-Levels - Psychology, Product Design, Classics
Wimbledon High School
2023.09 - 2025.06
Volunteer Child Development Aid
Wimbledon High School
2021.10 - 2022.04