Gianina Neculai
High Wycombe,England
Summary
Dedicated educator with over ten years' experience in formal and informal settings, focusing on the unique needs of children and young people. Developed structured educational programs and community-based activities that promote growth and well-being. Career development professional guiding individuals to achieve employment goals through tailored advice and CV development.
Overview
2
2
Languages
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supported Internship Job Coach
Shaw Trust
High Wycombe
09.2025 - Current
Youth Development Worker
Foundation for Active Community Engagement
Bristol
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Helped young people overcome personal difficulties by providing helpful and supportive environments and attentively listening to concerns.
- Provided youth work support, encouraging youth to take part in new positive opportunities and experiences.
- Managed volunteer teams, allocating tasks effectively to deliver successful youth events and projects.
- Coordinated outdoor activities and educational workshops, promoting teamwork and leadership skills among participants.
- Assisted in the planning and management of enjoyable projects, games and activities for teenagers.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, encouraging diversity and fostering mutual respect among youths from varied backgrounds.
- Planned, created and organised fun activities to improve mental health and wellbeing.
HLTA/TEACHING ASSISTANT
Long- Term Teachers
Bristol
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted pupils with special educational needs, enabling equal access to learning resources and opportunities.
- Provided one-to-one support to pupils requiring additional help, enhancing their learning outcomes.
- Encouraged pupil participation and interaction, cultivating a supportive classroom community.
- Established positive relationships with students, leading by example and responding appropriately to classroom needs.
- Offered emotional support and guidance to pupils, fostering resilience and well-being.
- Assisted in the creation and maintenance of a safe classroom environment, minimising risks and hazards.
- Prepared classrooms by cleaning and organising materials before lessons began.
Youth Worker
Bytes Project
Belfast
07.2021 - 08.2024
- supported young people, including those at high risk of offending, in developing their identity and sense of belonging in society.
- build relationships with young people based on trust and mutual respect, providing a safe place for them to develop.
- encouraged young people to realise their full potential by celebrating achievements and addressing poor behaviour.
- Provided individual support and guidance to young people during sessions.
- outreach work by providing support and access to resources for high-risk youth in the community.
- plan and deliver OCNs qualifications to young people to enhance their skills and CVs.
- planned and delivered good relations and cross-community programmes to foster understanding and cooperation among diverse groups.
- accompanied and supervised young people while on visits and residential trips.
- attended regular training and development to keep up to date on safeguarding, first aid and local policies.
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
Nettlefield Primary School
Belfast
09.2014 - 08.2024
- taught individual and small groups of special educational needs pupils to provide extra attention and support to those in need.
- provided 1:1 support to students with Maths, Science and English.
- assisted teachers in managing class behaviour using positive reinforcement and rewards schemes.
- supported teachers in planning engaging learning activities for individual pupils and groups.
- built strong relationships with pupils to understand individual needs and challenges, enhancing personalised support.
- maintained a safe, clean and organised classroom environment.
- complied with policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding and security.
- marked homework with constructive feedback to promote student progress and encourage learning growth.
- provided tailored feedback and progress reports to parents and carers, fostering communication and engagement in student development.
- led after school clubs and extracurricular activities, keeping pupils inspired and engaged (breakfast club, homework club and running club)
- accompanied and supervised pupils on visits, trips and other out-of-school activities.
Learning Support Assistant
EastSide Learning
Belfast
05.2018 - 04.2024
- developed and implemented a ten-week reading programme for children needing additional support, fostering improved literacy skills.
- maintained progress assessments and communicated with parents to ensure children's safety and development.
- managed children's behaviour, provided first aid, and kept records of attendance.
- created engaging play areas to promote children's development, cultivating trust while leading games and supervising activities.
- encouraged children to express themselves and responded to their needs.
- complied with policies and procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding.
Support Playworker
Belfast City Council
Belfast
07.2019 - 08.2019
- ensured games and play activities were delivered safely and securely, prioritising participant welfare.
- provided a safe environment for children, members of staff and volunteers.
- carried out diligent child safeguarding, quickly escalating issues and concerns to management.
- complied with policies and procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding.
- effectively planned play and leisure activities for children with mixed needs and abilities.
- facilitated recreational play targeted to specified age and competence of participants.
- delivered engaging games and activities, enriching children's learning experiences.
- organised, planned, and participated in play and leisure activities, ensuring a supportive environment for children.
- observed and worked with children to initiate activities in response to needs and wishes, both indoors and outdoors.
- set up equipment, ready for children's playtime, assembling while following safety guidelines.
- accompanied and supervised children on visits, trips and other outdoor activities.
- collaborated with parents of SEN children, facilitating their full integration into the setting.
- dealt promptly with indiscipline cases following set guidelines to promote positive values, attitudes and good behaviour.
Summer Scheme Volunteer
Ballynafeigh Community Development Association
Belfast
08.2012 - 08.2017
- complied with policies and procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding.
- accompanied and supervised children on visits, trips and outdoor activities
- addressed indiscipline cases promptly, reinforcing positive behaviour and adherence to guidelines.
- ensured games and play activities were delivered safely and securely, prioritising children's welfare.
- encouraged children to take part in all activities of their interest.
- Fostered strong relationships with children and staff to create a supportive environment.
- collaborated with parents and carers to tailor activities that best suited children's interests and needs.
- used excellent listening skills, an empathetic approach to provide the best possible outcomes for all taking part.
- assisted in organising and setting up inside areas to facilitate the activities.
- Managed sign-in sheets at events to ensure accurate attendance records.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Project Management
The Open University
Belfast, BFS01-2023
Certificate of Higher Education - CELTA 5
Belfast Metropolitan College
Belfast, BFS01-2020
NVQ Level 3 - Specialist Support in Teaching and Learning in Schools
Belfast Metropolitan College
Belfast, BFS01-2014
Bachelor Degree - Geography
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
Iasi, Romania01-2009
Skills
- Class management
- Activity Implementation
- Special needs familiarity
- Behaviour management
- Attentive listening
- Emotional support
- Life-skills development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Youth-centred approach
- Youth engagement activities
- Community engagement
- Effective leadership
- Programme planning
- Documentation management
- One-to-one tutoring
- Playground supervision
- Homework marking
- De-escalation
- Pastoral care
- First Aid certified
- Special education assistance
- Literacy and numeracy
- Sports event coordination
- Extracurricular activity coordination
- Student assessment and achievement
- Parent and student communication
- Critical thinker
- After school tutoring
- Flexible and adaptive
- Child development
- Motivating students
- Lesson planning
- Team player
- Empathetic
- Great communicator
- Empowering
- Online teaching
- Youth mentorship
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional support
- Community outreach
- Behaviour support
- Inclusivity promotion
- Active listening
- Team leadership
- Careers advice
- Positive attitude
- Creative thinking
- Time management
- Microsoft Office
- Confidential record keeping
- Multi-agency working
- Client strategy
- Talent development
- Digital literacy
- Recruitment
Languages
Romanian
English
Custom
6,C2,6,C2
Timeline
Supported Internship Job Coach
Shaw Trust
09.2025 - Current
Youth Development Worker
Foundation for Active Community Engagement
11.2024 - 03.2025
HLTA/TEACHING ASSISTANT
Long- Term Teachers
10.2024 - 02.2025
Youth Worker
Bytes Project
07.2021 - 08.2024
Support Playworker
Belfast City Council
07.2019 - 08.2019
Learning Support Assistant
EastSide Learning
05.2018 - 04.2024
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
Nettlefield Primary School
09.2014 - 08.2024
Summer Scheme Volunteer
Ballynafeigh Community Development Association
08.2012 - 08.2017
Certificate of Higher Education - Project Management
The Open University
Certificate of Higher Education - CELTA 5
Belfast Metropolitan College
NVQ Level 3 - Specialist Support in Teaching and Learning in Schools
Belfast Metropolitan College
Bachelor Degree - Geography
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University