Grace Howells
Summary
Diligent childcare provider with good communication, multitasking and organisational skills. Cares about children's wellbeing and providing children with exceptional levels of compassionate care. Aiding development in learning through play and maintaining safe and secure environments for optimum child wellbeing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
After-School Nanny
Self - employed
01.2019 - Current
- Reviewed and followed parent directions for all aspects of children's care, maintaining routines exactly.
- Consistently maintained safe and hazard-free environment for optimum child safety and security.
- Supervised children's homework assignments, assisting with difficult tasks to support educational goals.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open, honest communication.
Home tutor
Self-employed
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Improved students' academic performance through focused one-on-one sessions.
- Provided guidance on time management and organisation skills, aiding in the reduction of last-minute cramming before exams.
- Identified gaps in knowledge and worked specifically on these areas, leading to marked improvements in test scores.
- Provided additional support during exam preparation periods to alleviate stress and improve grades.
- Increased student understanding of complex subjects by creating interactive lesson plans.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises, improving overall academic results.
Playworker for Children with Disabilities
Sparkle - Serennu
Newport, Gwent
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Providing one to one care and support for children from ages 2 to 18 with a range of different disabilities including autism, down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
- Organising, planning and leading activities for children with disabilities that support their learning or honing their fine motor skills, often incorporating sensory tools.
- Supporting child development, including for children with developmental delay using techniques such as ABA therapy.
- Recording progress of each child and working alongside families to support and plan for further progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Children and Young People Nursing
University of The West of England
Bristol 09.2021 -
Bassaleg Comprehensive School
Newport 09.2014 - 06/2021
Skills
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Basic British Sign Language Qualification
- Strong communication
- ICT proficient
- Academic support
- Manual handling training
- Maintaining a safe environment
Timeline
Home tutor
Self-employed
09.2021 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Children and Young People Nursing
University of The West of England
09.2021 -
Playworker for Children with Disabilities
Sparkle - Serennu
09.2019 - 09.2021
After-School Nanny
Self - employed
01.2019 - Current
Bassaleg Comprehensive School
09.2014 - 06/2021
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