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Grace Walker

Grace Walker

Bradford,Yorkshire

Summary

I am looking for a full time position in early years development and education. I have full availability 30-40 hours a week. I am still a student now at Leeds Beckett university so my availability from mid September shall decrease slightly but still holding 20+

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Supply Early Years Practitioner/TA

Engage Education
Leeds, Yorkshire
05.2025 - Current
  • Arranged nursery room according to activity needs, maximising space usage efficiently.
  • Developed children's language skills by organising regular storytelling sessions.
  • Integrated new students into the existing groups smoothly reducing separation anxiety.
  • Implemented creative play activities for enhancing children's imaginative abilities.
  • Dealt swiftly with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.

Retail assistant

Build-A-Bear Workshop
Belfast/Leeds
10.2024 - Current
  • As of now, I am working part-time evenings/nights
  • I deliver excellent customer service by answering queries and providing product information.
  • I Provide coverage during peak times to manage customer flow effectively.
  • I am participating in seasonal sale preparations by arranging promotional displays strategically.
  • I give exciting ad memorable experiences to children coming to create their knew bear friends

Senior Carer

Adel Grange Care Home
Leeds
10.2022 - 08.2024
  • I worked from carer to senior carer on both day and night shifts.
  • I worked full- and part-time, with a six-month break for travelling to South-East Asia.
  • I stopped for my first year at university; however, I have worked again during my summer break.
  • I developed personalised care plans by liaising with healthcare professionals.
  • I collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.


Nursery assistant

The old schoolhouse
Hillsborough
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • I worked part-time (two days a week) during my first year at university.
  • I supported special needs children individually, enhancing inclusivity within the setting.
  • I supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.

Education

Quantity surveying and commercial management

Ulster university
Belfast
09/2023 -

A-Levels - Politics, Economics, History

Guiseley School
Leeds

Skills

  • Confident and clear communication
  • Team-working skills, as well as managerial skills
  • Organisation skills, and attention to detail
  • Sensory play coordination
  • Leadership in play activities
  • Artistic activity design
  • Patience and tolerance

Certification

I am a licensed advanced and rescue scuba-diver


Accomplishments

  • In my first year at University I received a award and prize for my high results in module BEN136 - Digital construction and Communication
  • I received the top student of sixth form award for my History Coursework piece. In which I independently chose a title of study and did complete research rather than pursuing the class workshop pieces

Timeline

Supply Early Years Practitioner/TA

Engage Education
05.2025 - Current

Retail assistant

Build-A-Bear Workshop
10.2024 - Current

Nursery assistant

The old schoolhouse
10.2023 - 05.2024

Senior Carer

Adel Grange Care Home
10.2022 - 08.2024

Quantity surveying and commercial management

Ulster university
09/2023 -

A-Levels - Politics, Economics, History

Guiseley School

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