Grace Pollard
Sevenoaks,Kent
Summary
Enthusiastic youth with a passion for helping and encouraging children whilst being inclusive and nurturing towards those of all ages.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Waitress/Bartender
The Bricklayers Arms
Chipstead, Kent
2025.04 - Current
- Taking on board any customer feedback to improve service experience and suggest kitchen updates.
- Producing customer bills and taking payment.
- Working with kitchen staff to maintain order accuracy and high quality service.
- Keeping dining area clean and organised.
- Greeting customers, providing menus, and sharing details on special items on the menu.
- Being approachable, friendly and helpful to build rapport during every interaction with customers and staff.
Babysitting
Various
Sevenoaks, Kent
2024.01 - Current
- Caring for children aged 3-14 during parents' time away.
- Providing meals when necessary.
- Building strong relationships with families through trust, resulting in regular babysitting duties.
- Providing assistance with personal hygiene tasks such as washing and brushing teeth.
- Responding appropriately to physical and emotional needs of the child, ensuring their comfort at all times.
- Received positive feedback from parents due to exceptional babysitting service provided consistently.
- Supervising and monitoring the safety of children in care to ensure well-being at all times.
Preschool assistant (Work Experience)
The Children's Workshop
Sevenoaks, Kent
2025.05 - 2025.05
- Supporting play and communication with children aged 2 to 4 daily.
- Supporting children needing a calmer preschool setting and routines.
- Encouraging quieter children to join group activities and speak with peers.
- Reading stories to children.
- Helping complete planned activities.
- Building familiarity with workplace routines, expectations, and expected behaviours.
- Gained a certificate in NSPCC 'Introduction to child protection'.
- Supporting outdoor playtime for physical fitness enhancement of the children.
Preschool assistant (Work Experience)
The New Beacon
Sevenoaks, Kent
2023.06 - 2023.06
- Helping supervise 25 children aged 3 and 4 years old.
- Encouraging children to try new activities and express themselves confidently.
- Reading stories to children.
- Helping complete planned activities.
- Assisting with sports day preparation and supporting the activities at the event.
- Promoting good behaviour and manners to build everyday life skills.
- Preparing snacks and supporting children to tidy up.
- Comforting upset children and staying until calm and settled.
- Encouraging inclusive play and maintaining a positive environment during free play.
Education
GCSEs -
Trinity School Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks 2019.09 - 2024.09
A-Levels - Sociology
Trinity School Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks, Kent 2024.09 - 2026.06
A-Levels - Psychology
Trinity School Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks, Kent 2024.09 - 2026.06
A-Levels - History
Trinity School Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks, Kent 2024.09 - 2026.06
Skills
- Approachable and Sociable
- Encouraging
- Empathetic
- Patient
- Interactive
Timeline
Preschool assistant (Work Experience)
The Children's Workshop
2025.05 - 2025.05
Waitress/Bartender
The Bricklayers Arms
2025.04 - Current
A-Levels - Sociology
Trinity School Sevenoaks
2024.09 - 2026.06
A-Levels - Psychology
Trinity School Sevenoaks
2024.09 - 2026.06
A-Levels - History
Trinity School Sevenoaks
2024.09 - 2026.06
Babysitting
Various
2024.01 - Current
Preschool assistant (Work Experience)
The New Beacon
2023.06 - 2023.06
GCSEs -
Trinity School Sevenoaks
2019.09 - 2024.09