Izella Mary Tuffley
Crackington, Bude,Cornwall
Summary
Childcare professional with extensive expertise in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles. Skilled in creating engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote development. Certified in Makaton, Special Educational Needs (SEN) support, and paediatric first aid, ensuring high-quality care. Proven leadership abilities supported by a CRB check, dedicated to fostering inclusive learning environments.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior practitioner
Cheldern Preschool and Nursery
Bude, Cornwall
2024.09 - Current
- Ensure a safe, nurturing environment for children through consistent supervision and careful monitoring of play areas.
- Prepared daily activity schedules that promoted fun-filled learning experiences for children.
- Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
- Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
- Oversaw key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
- Promoted all areas of development for children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
- Updated online learning journals with excellent systems knowledge.
Shop assistant
Merchantman
Bude, Cornwall
2022.09 - 2024.08
- Managed stock levels on shop floor for continuous product availability.
- Facilitated smooth checkouts with efficient bagging and wrapping practices.
- Conducted price checks at request of customers for clear communication on cost.
- Coordinated closely with management on shop floor layouts and visual merchandising.
- Assisted customers in finding desired items to enhance their shopping experience.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and handling complaints professionally.
Head Barista
The Cornish Bakery
Bude , Cornwall
2018.07 - 2022.08
- Completed store opening setup and closing tasks as key holder.
- Completed in-store courses to become head Barista and Team Leader
- Trained team members to make high quality coffee.
- Coffee machine maintenance
- Prepared and served high quality food and beverages to customers.
Nursery practitioner
Little Acorns Nursery
Bude, Cornwall
2015.09 - 2018.09
- Built trust with children, parents, and staff through daily interactions.
- Planned creative activities that supported learning and developmental progress.
- Supervised children during care routines and provided consistent support.
- Attended training sessions to expand knowledge and support career progression.
- Created stimulating learning environments to boost engagement and development.
- Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
- Responsible for key group of children and recorded progress observations.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare,Learning and Development.
Duchy college
Stoke Climsland 2015.09 - 2016.08
GCSEs - English ,maths,science,ICT,Art and Design,science,History.
Bude haven community school.
England.Skills
- EYFS understanding
- Montessori methods experience
- Nurturing personality
- Age-appropriate activities
- Leadership
- Makaton Training
- SEN Experience
- Paediatric First Aid
- CRB Check
- CPD in potty Training
- CPD in Communication and languege
Accomplishments
Earned the Role of a Senior Practitiner achieving the Deputy Room Lead role. The role includes support the room lead in managing the nursery classroom, guiding the staff when the main room lead is absent, ensuring the safety of the children in the setting and planning activities.
Timeline
Senior practitioner
Cheldern Preschool and Nursery
2024.09 - Current
Shop assistant
Merchantman
2022.09 - 2024.08
Head Barista
The Cornish Bakery
2018.07 - 2022.08
Nursery practitioner
Little Acorns Nursery
2015.09 - 2018.09
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare,Learning and Development.
Duchy college
2015.09 - 2016.08
GCSEs - English ,maths,science,ICT,Art and Design,science,History.
Bude haven community school.