Isabella McLaughlan
Invergordon,Ross-Shire
Summary
Level 7 qualified Early Years Practitioner. Nurturing social, creative and educational development in children. Applies proven expertise in child behaviour management to provide safe, positive classroom spaces for enriching learning experiences.
Personable professional seeking to gain practical skills in early years education. Holds solid understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Supports pupils in learning both in group situations and individually.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work history
Waitress assistant
Milton Inn
Milton, Highland
08.2018 - 11.2024
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
- Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
- Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
Kitchen assistant
Wetherspoons
Inverness, Highland
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
Education
Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services - Children and Young People
University of the Highlands and Islands
Inverness 08/2019 - 06/2020
Higher National Certificate - Childhood Practice
University of the Highlands and Islands
Inverness 09/2020 - 06/2021
Bachelor of Arts - Child and Youth Studies
University of the Highlands and Islands
Inverness 09/2021 -
Skills
- Activity planning
- Progress monitoring
- Childhood development reporting
- Inclusive learning techniques
- Lesson and activity planning
- Behaviour management
- Positive reinforcement
- Curriculum knowledge
Affiliations
- reading
- music
Accomplishments
- Whilst I was in High School I was Awarded recognition for Attainment in Practical woodwork and mathematics as well as achievement in music.
- As part of a team won 1st place in the Highland Rock Challenge 2017 and 3rd place in the Scottish Final 2017
- Completed the 15-week Growing2gether programme from February to June 2018 working as a nursery assistant and mentoring a child
Certification
- Elementary Food Hygiene Cetificate awarded in both 2017 and 2018
- PVG Disclosure - March 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen assistant
Wetherspoons
01.2020 - 09.2020
Waitress assistant
Milton Inn
08.2018 - 11.2024
Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services - Children and Young People
University of the Highlands and Islands
08/2019 - 06/2020
Higher National Certificate - Childhood Practice
University of the Highlands and Islands
09/2020 - 06/2021
Bachelor of Arts - Child and Youth Studies
University of the Highlands and Islands
09/2021 -
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