
I am a compassionate and dedicated individual who is looking for a new challenge.
I am a dedicated senior childcare practitioner with expertise in child development and special needs support. I have developed warm and nurturing environments that foster children's growth and well-being. This has established lasting bonds with children in supporting them to reach their potential.
Experience: September 2021-current:
Senior childcare practitioner at Tops Day Nursery, Portsmouth. I have worked here for almost five years and started my career here as a level 2 apprentice before becoming a senior practitioner. During this time, I have provided 1:2:1 supervision for children with additional needs. I build strong bonds with both parents and the children to create a safe and welcoming environment for these children to feel contained and encouraged to reach their potential. I identify different strategies to support the children in communicating their needs and wants. As someone with Dyslexia I am dedicated to supporting the children to be heard and understood. I am always committed to getting the best out of not just the children but the staff around me. I have had parents ask me to apply for jobs at the school their child is going to because of the difference I have made and the relationships I have built.
Before I started at Tops I was at college and had a part-time job at Burger King for just a little over 3 years, which I enjoyed as I liked the fast pace and challenges this brought. During the last few years, I feel that I have developed and grown as a person and would like to branch out and try something new where I can learn new skills and face new challenges. I am looking for a new adventure in my working life.
Tops Day Nursery:
Building positive relationships with children, parents, and staff by providing a friendly, polite, and proactive attitude throughout interactions with them
Entertaining children with games, stories, and age-appropriate films to support their development
Managed daily routines, including mealtimes, rest periods, and recreational activities, ensuring a structured day
Burger King:
Customer service
Working at the front of house
Working on tills and the drive thru
Ensuring the restaurant was clean and tidy and met health and safety standards
Responsible for packing and storing the weekly deliveries