Helen Finlan
Shifnal,Shropshire
Summary
I am an ambitious person, prepared to strengthen skillset and industry knowledge through hands-on experience. Excels in detail-focused environments with strong attention to quality. Offers resourceful nature and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Dependable professional with proactive approach, ready to excel as Secretary. Possesses exceptional organisational skills and proficiency in communication, ensuring seamless office operations. Aims to enhance workplace productivity and contribute to positive office environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Early years practitioner
Childrensworld
Newport, Telford and Wrekin
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed children's language skills by organising regular storytelling sessions.
- Implemented creative play activities for enhancing children's imaginative abilities.
- Encouraged social development with group play and interaction.
- Provided emotional support to distressed children, ensuring a comforting environment.
- Observed and recorded child behaviour to identify developmental issues.
- Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining a safe environment for children.
- Fostered parent-child relationships through regular communication about progress and concerns.
- Enhanced learning outcomes with implementation of early years foundation stage curriculum.
- Dealt swiftly with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.
- Conducted interactive circle time sessions to boost confidence levels amongst shy children.
- Ensured cleanliness of play areas after each use, maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.
- Accompanied small groups on outings or field trips for enriching practical learning experiences.
- Responded quickly during emergencies or accidents, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
- Integrated new students into the existing groups smoothly reducing separation anxiety.
- Built strong rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times encouraging open communication about child's progress.
- Served as Key Person for 8+ children.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
- Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
- Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Built positive relationships with families, enhancing trust in care provisions.
- Boosted vocabulary development through singing, storytelling and role-play activities.
- Used arts and crafts activities to encourage self-expression.
- Set up and helped children with activity equipment and resources.
- Utilised learning through play to enhance children's creativity.
- Managed classroom behaviour through positive reinforcement.
- Supported children with toilet training to aid physiological development.
- Devised activities to improve pupils' social, emotional and cognitive development.
Early years practitioner
Kaleidoscope
Shifnal, Shropshire
01.2019 - 02.2023
- Developed children's language skills by organising regular storytelling sessions.
- Implemented creative play activities for enhancing children's imaginative abilities.
- Encouraged social development with group play and interaction.
- Provided emotional support to distressed children, ensuring a comforting environment.
- Supervised groups of children on educational excursions.
- Devised activities to improve pupils' social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Monitored student activity to maintain safe, positive learning environments.
- Supported children with toilet training to aid physiological development.
- Utilised learning through play to enhance children's creativity.
Early years practitioner
Apple Trees Nursery
Waters Upton , Shropshire
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Developed children's language skills by organising regular storytelling sessions.
- Implemented creative play activities for enhancing children's imaginative abilities.
- Encouraged social development with group play and interaction.
- Provided emotional support to distressed children, ensuring a comforting environment.
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
- Fostered parent-child relationships through regular communication about progress and concerns.
- Enhanced learning outcomes with implementation of early years foundation stage curriculum.
- Dealt swiftly with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.
- Facilitated educational games to improve cognitive abilities in young learners.
- Arranged nursery room according to activity needs, maximising space usage efficiently.
Early years practitioner
Beckbury Acorns Nursery
Beckbury, Shropshire
09.2006 - 09.2010
- Developed children's language skills by organising regular storytelling sessions.
- Implemented creative play activities for enhancing children's imaginative abilities.
- Encouraged social development with group play and interaction.
- Provided emotional support to distressed children, ensuring a comforting environment.
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
- Fostered parent-child relationships through regular communication about progress and concerns.
- Conducted interactive circle time sessions to boost confidence levels amongst shy children.
- Ensured cleanliness of play areas after each use, maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.
- Accompanied small groups on outings or field trips for enriching practical learning experiences.
Live-Out nanny
Catherine Lamond
Newport, Telford and Wrekin
09.2006 - 09.2010
- Provided safe and nurturing environment for children in my care.
- Created structured daily schedules to encourage routine.
- Fostered creative and educational play by incorporating age-appropriate activities.
- Ensured dietary requirements were met, preparing nutritious meals and snacks.
- Offered emotional support during difficult moments, promoting positive behaviour.
- Transported children to school, playgroups, and other activities when required.
- Maintained good communication with parents regarding child's progress or concerns.
- Coordinated fun days out for entertainment and learning opportunities.
- Assisted children with homework tasks, reinforcing concepts taught at school.
- Managed bedtime routines efficiently ensuring a peaceful end to the day.
- Encouraged good manners through modelling respectful interactions.
- Organised stimulating arts and crafts activities fostering creativity.
- Worked closely with parents on discipline strategies consistent with home values.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to child's needs.
- Resolved conflicts between children teaching problem-solving skills.
Live-Out nanny
Samantha Hague-Saunders
Pattingham, Staffordshire
02.2004 - 08.2006
- Provided safe and nurturing environment for children in my care.
- Created structured daily schedules to encourage routine.
- Fostered creative and educational play by incorporating age-appropriate activities.
- Ensured dietary requirements were met, preparing nutritious meals and snacks.
- Role-modelled desired behaviours, habits and actions.
- Applied positive reinforcement and disciplinary techniques to improve behaviour and guide social development.
- Disciplined children appropriately, upholding established rules of behaviour.
- Engaged children in stimulating learning-based activities and games.
- Observed children at play to monitor behaviour and social interactions, intervening in serious conflicts.
- Maintained records of children's daily activities, meals and medications administered.
- Upheld reliable routines to minimise children's stress and anxiety.
- Arranged for entertainment and games to provide downtime between learning activities.
- Transported children to and from school in line with set schedule.
Live-Out nanny
Samantha Mobley
East Sheen, Richmond upon Thames
02.2002 - 12.2003
- Provided safe and nurturing environment for children in my care.
- Created structured daily schedules to encourage routine.
- Fostered creative and educational play by incorporating age-appropriate activities.
- Ensured dietary requirements were met, preparing nutritious meals and snacks.
- Offered emotional support during difficult moments, promoting positive behaviour.
- Transported children to school, playgroups, and other activities when required.
- Maintained good communication with parents regarding child's progress or concerns.
- Coordinated fun days out for entertainment and learning opportunities.
- Managed bedtime routines efficiently ensuring a peaceful end to the day.
- Encouraged good manners through modelling respectful interactions.
- Organised stimulating arts and crafts activities fostering creativity.
- Worked closely with parents on discipline strategies consistent with home values.
- Built strong rapport with children providing a secure attachment figure.
- Implemented behavioural strategies managing tantrums effectively.
- Prepared healthy and nutritious meals to specific dietary requirements.
- Developed strong bonds with children through compassionate verbal and physical interaction.
- Assisted in light housework and laundry to reduce parents' workload.
Education
BTEC National Diploma in Childhood Studies - Child care
Radbrook College
Shrewsbury, Shropshire 09/1998 - 06/2000
A-Levels - Media Studies, Theatre Studies and Religious Studies
New College
Telford, Telford and Wrekin 09/1996 - 06/1998
GCSEs - Maths, English language, English literature, Geography, Modular Science, Drama, French, plus three
St Dominic’s School
Brewood, Staffordshire 09/1994 - 06/1996
Skills
I haven’t used a computer in work, as I’ve always worked in childcare, but I am willing to learn and to update my computer skills and take any relevant courses to help me improve in my job I have a current rolling DBS
Timeline
Early years practitioner
Childrensworld
02.2023 - 12.2024
Early years practitioner
Kaleidoscope
01.2019 - 02.2023
Early years practitioner
Apple Trees Nursery
01.2014 - 12.2018
Early years practitioner
Beckbury Acorns Nursery
09.2006 - 09.2010
Live-Out nanny
Catherine Lamond
09.2006 - 09.2010
Live-Out nanny
Samantha Hague-Saunders
02.2004 - 08.2006
Live-Out nanny
Samantha Mobley
02.2002 - 12.2003
BTEC National Diploma in Childhood Studies - Child care
Radbrook College
09/1998 - 06/2000
A-Levels - Media Studies, Theatre Studies and Religious Studies
New College
09/1996 - 06/1998
GCSEs - Maths, English language, English literature, Geography, Modular Science, Drama, French, plus three
St Dominic’s School
09/1994 - 06/1996
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