Gemma Stronach
Gateshead,Tyne and Wear
Summary
Dedicated Childcare Professional experienced in implementing child-centred approaches that foster positive development and well-being. Achieved tailored care for diverse needs through expertise in safeguarding practices, behavioural management techniques, and SEN support, while enhancing team dynamics and parent-staff communication. Energetic Deputy Nursery Manager focused on leading teams and implementing creative learning programmes that improve child development outcomes and operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Deputy nursery manager
kelly harker tik tok
Gateshead
2025.03 - 2026.07
- Implemented innovative teaching methods, enhancing children's engagement and learning outcomes.
- Ensured safety of children through regular risk assessments and monitoring.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures that adhere to OFSTED regulations.
- Managed challenging behaviour with empathetic and consistent strategies, fostering emotional literacy among children.
- Assisted Nursery Manager with daily operations to ensure efficient workflow. in various administrative duties to ensure smooth operations.
- Adapted activities to cater for diverse needs of children, ensuring inclusivity at all times.
- Cultivated strong relationships with children and parents, creating a supportive and collaborative nursery environment.
- Planned and executed creative activities, inspiring children's imagination and motivation to learn.
- Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
- Promoted healthy eating habits among children through educational talks and food preparation demonstrations.
- Provided effective leadership for junior staff, promoting a positive work culture.
Nursery officer
kelly harker tik tok nursery
Gateshead
2017.09 - 2025.03
- Ensured children's safety by constantly monitoring play areas.
- Promoted good behaviour amongst children by setting clear boundaries.
- Engaged children in interactive learning activities and games to foster creativity and critical thinking.
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual children's needs; ensuring effective learning process.
- Organised engaging activities to support children's social skill development.
- Supervised groups of up to 8 children alone or 48 as large groups.
- Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
- Coordinated children's movements between school property and off-site activities.
- Assisted children with various activities to enhance their learning experience. with personal hygiene needs and taught young children to independently complete care tasks.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to ensure continuity of care.
- Conducted regular meetings with parents for progress reports sharing.
- Advised parents on how to manage disruptive or unsocial behaviours at home.
- Role-modelled desired behaviours, habits and actions.
- Provided first aid when necessary, ensuring quick response during accidents.
- Set up displays reflecting current educational themes, making learning more interactive.
Kitchen Assistant
Beverly Tik Tok Nursery
Gateshead, Gateshead
2016.01 - 2017.07
- Cleaned utensils, achieving a more efficient work environment.
- Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
- Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
- Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - childcare
creche mobile project childcare
Gateshead /2003 - /2004
NVQ Level 3 -
Level 3 Btec in Childcare And Supporting Children,
Gateshead /2018 - /2019
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care
Health And Social Care
Gateshead 2015
Skills
- Safeguarding certification
- Child-Centred approach
- Child behaviour management
- Behaviour management techniques
- SEN Support
- Key person coverage
- Staff supervision
- Employee training
- Parent communication
- Record maintenance
Affiliations
- i am a friendly willing person who has recently gained custody of my young grandson so my hobbies are based around family days out and bingo.
Accomplishments
I have knowlede in pedeatric first aid and am regulary giving refresher courses on this.
I have a safeguarding lead certificate and knowledge of this.
I have a food hygeine certificate and have knowledeg and understanding of dietry requiremnts and religous requirements and allergys.
I have done several courses including FGM, supporting children in the eyfs, adverse behaviours in children.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy nursery manager
kelly harker tik tok
2025.03 - 2026.07
Nursery officer
kelly harker tik tok nursery
2017.09 - 2025.03
Kitchen Assistant
Beverly Tik Tok Nursery
2016.01 - 2017.07
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care
Health And Social Care
NVQ Level 3 -
Level 3 Btec in Childcare And Supporting Children,
/2018 - /2019
NVQ Level 2 - childcare
creche mobile project childcare
/2003 - /2004