Janet Sklar
Security and Childcare
Uxbridge,Middlesex
Summary
Nursey school and children :Caring and compassionate nursery professional with experience creating safe and comfortable nursery environments. Uses exceptional communication skills to support and encourage children. Skilled at using art, music and physical activities to enhance learning development.
Security Officer and X Ray Screener : Offering strong observational and communication skills, combined with keen sense of responsibility and dedication to safety. Knowledgeable about security protocols and procedures, with ability to remain calm under pressure. Ready to use and develop problem-solving, teamwork, and attention-to-detail skills in a role that requires a security officer who is excellent with logistics as well as people.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certification
Work history
Nursery school assistant
Envision education
Uxbridge, Hillingdon
2026.02 - Current
- I have enjoyed this work due to my love of children .
- I come from a family where my mother and grandmother were teachers. I thrive upon an organized environment that promotes in a caring and safe environment.
- I have had over two years of exposure to neuro mainstream divergent children as well as those in a mainstream setting.
- Children and parents lean toward my personable nature.
- Managed personal hygiene needs of children, including nappy changes and toilet training.
- Organised art and craft sessions, sparking creativity in children.
- Supported learning for children through engaging educational games and tasks.
- Fostered emotional well-being by providing comfort and reassurance during moments of distress or upset amongst pupils.
- Enjoyed engaging with parents during hand-over at end of day.
- Enjoy interacting with fellow staff members.
Civil enforcement officer
Apcoa
Uxbridge , Greater London, London
2025.02 - 2025.09
- Coordinated closely with police officers to address incidents of antisocial behaviour swiftly.
- Worked independently but essentially as part of a team.
- Handled high - conflict situations between my self and members of public.
- Prepared detailed reports on daily enforcement activities for record-keeping purposes.
- Maintained strong knowledge base on current legislation updates relevant to civil enforcement duties.
- Utilised handheld computer devices to process penalties efficiently, enhancing productivity levels.
- Enjoyed working with my team and had professional rapport between my self ,supervisor and manager.
Aviation Logistics Security Officer - Wilson James
Wilson James
Heathrow, London
2024.06 - 2025.01
- X ray screening of all items moving from landside to airside.
- Logistical moving of cars and their contents from landside to airside . This was based on having excellent manual searching techniques of all people and contents of their vehicle.
- Safe passenger screening of detainees who were leaving Heathrow airport.
- This job entailed multiple skillsets that related to the safe screening of urgent parts for all airplanes as well as screening of people moving from landside to airside.
- Worked with other forces such as Border Force UK , Police and Mitie Care and Custody to facilitate transfer of deportees using safe passenger screening , critical searching skills and x-ray equipment so as to achieve the high standards of security expected in the role as Aviation Logistics security officer.
Nursery assistant and general teaching assistant
Prospero Education
Uxbridge , London , London
2024.01 - 2024.06
- Provided care for children, ensuring their well-being at all times.
- Prepared age-appropriate teaching materials aiding effective lesson delivery.
- Assisted in meal preparation for nourishing the children properly.
- Helped maintain attendance records guaranteeing accuracy and efficiency.
- Created engaging play scenarios to encourage imaginative thinking amongst children.
- Observed children's behaviours, providing important insights into their development stages.
Carer
Home Instead Senior Care , Ruislip
Uxbridge, Hillingdon
2021.09 - 2023.02
- Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
- Assisted with daily meal prep, promoting nutritious options for optimal health and wellbeing.
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Ensured clients were correctly taking prescribed medications, maintaining optimal health.
- I worked part time for my company.
Violin Teacher
Self Employed
Port Elizabeth , South Africa
2003.01 - 2017.12
- Engaged students age 4 to 17 in transformational learning experiences.
- Maximised music engagement by leading extra-curricular activities such as starting a music ensemble with my students , entering students in to music competitions and involving them in social music gatherings .
- Oversaw Syllabi for Trinity college of London , UNISA , Royal school of London programme.
- Evaluated class progress and adjust strategies to maintain growth and learning.
- Mentored struggling students with an individualised approach.
- Instructed students on principles and techniques of my Professor in South Africa who recommended me for this work.
- Set personalised targets for all my students / pupils, communicating progress through regular parent correspondence.
- Taught appreciation of arts by instructing on concepts and including students in hands-on activities and made the joy of music a shared experience for all students .
- Regularly feedback on students' progress through homework exercises and reports on progress for parents.
- Organised several school performances every 6 months to audiences of 50 people , including parents , friends , staff at schools and work colleagues.
- Mentored students to reach their full potential in performances, exams and auditions.
- I was employed at the Newton Park School of Music as their violin teacher .
Violinist for funerals and weddings .
Self Employed
Port Elizabeth , South Africa
2003.01 - 2017.12
- Travelled to several funeral and wedding venues with my quartet to perform as background musicians for their special event .
- Covered a varied musical repertoire from light jazz to light classics.
- I am an excellent improvisor who is confident in performing and collaborating with other musicians.
- Over 14 years , I have played for approximately 1600 events .
- Negotiated rates and fees with clients.
- Sought emerging performing opportunities such as presidential functions , delegate functions and high end weddings and state funerals.
- Performed at venues such as Event venues , restaurants , art galleries , cocktail bars , funeral homes and private homes .
Volunteer in a prison
North End Correctional Services.
Port Elizabeth , South Africa, South Africa
2016.03 - 2017.01
- I chose to undertake this role as I have an innate interest and care for humanity.
- I had an interest in correctional services tin South Africa and the apparent lack of reading material in this particular prison within my hometown.
- It was suggested to me to volunteer in this particular prison as there was a lack of staff to attend to prisoners between age 18 and 23 who were in need of reading material.
- I read to those who were illiterate and liaised with assigned social workers within the prison.
Swedish Massage Therapist
Self Employed
Port Elizabeth , South Africa
2001.01 - 2003.01
- Maintained accurate treatment records, monitoring client progress and adjusting treatment methods to achieve desired result.
- Supported clients at home in providing customers with an all-round, first-class massage .
- I worked in this field after qualifying for a year as a mobile massage therapist and I worked in a few salons as a cover .
Education
Care Certificate - Carer
Home Instead Senior Care Ruislip
United Kingdom 2021.09 - 2023.05
Massage therapist - Massage therapist
Isa Carstens Academy of Health And Skin Care
South Africa 2001.01 - 2003.05
Skills
I have a broad skill set
- Security is without a doubt a passion I lean towards environments that expect high standards of work,
- As a child minder , nursery assistant and general teacher assistant , I offer care of duty I am cautious , caring and empathetic
- I am patient and observant as a person
- I believe that my various skills that I have attained over the past 25 years as an adult in the work force have allowed me to be introspective and truthful about my value that I can add to an organization
- I choose to believe that my transparent nature has allowed me to form efficient and prosperous relations with people of all abilities , irrespective of their earnings and their skills
- I am always willing to listen and to learn
Accomplishments
- University of South Africa Exams for Violin Grade 1 to Grade 8.
- I gained the highest exam results in South Africa for 3 years consecutively for Grade 5 ,6 and 7 and was on UNISA'S roll of honour . I also won the Hennie Joubert award for outstanding achievement.
- I have theory of music Grade 1 to grade 5.
- I received distinction for singing exams through Trinity College of London in 1998 for Grade 7.
- Under the recommendation from my Professor , the late Professor Jack de Wet , I opened up my own school of violin teaching in 2003 in the South Cape of South Africa.
- I was an active violin teacher and was offered several jobs to work as a private violin teacher in both primary and high school and eventually I was teaching the Matric Syllabus to students who wanted to do music as a subject and continue to study music at University.
- As a violinist , my confidence , strength and passion lies in teaching children music appreciation or/and the violin itself.
- I feel honoured to have been a part of many state funerals , presidential events and elite banqueting for corporate events.
- My strength is my improvisation skills ,swift ability to learn music and to read an audience exceptionally well, so as to provide background music that is tasteful and of a very high standard .
Certification
- I have Grade 1 to Grade 8 Violin
- I have Grade 7 Singing
- I have Grade 5 Theory of music
- I am a qualified Health and Skin Care Therapist.
- I am a certified Carer under the Social Care Sector in England.
Additional Information
- It is clear that I have had a life of diverse interests.
- At my age of 45 , I know what drives me and inspires me.
- I adore children and the safeguarding of children .
- I also have a strong interest in Security , critical security , surveillance and x-raying.
- I like to work alone and I also like to work with others .
- I like working in structured environments .
- I am known as a friendly and personable person who is logical and creative.
Main interest
I love children and working in the nursery school . However , my key interest is security and critical security. It has always been a passion .
Timeline
Nursery school assistant
Envision education
2026.02 - Current
Civil enforcement officer
Apcoa
2025.02 - 2025.09
Aviation Logistics Security Officer - Wilson James
Wilson James
2024.06 - 2025.01
Nursery assistant and general teaching assistant
Prospero Education
2024.01 - 2024.06
Carer
Home Instead Senior Care , Ruislip
2021.09 - 2023.02
Care Certificate - Carer
Home Instead Senior Care Ruislip
2021.09 - 2023.05
Volunteer in a prison
North End Correctional Services.
2016.03 - 2017.01
Violin Teacher
Self Employed
2003.01 - 2017.12
Violinist for funerals and weddings .
Self Employed
2003.01 - 2017.12
Swedish Massage Therapist
Self Employed
2001.01 - 2003.01
Massage therapist - Massage therapist
Isa Carstens Academy of Health And Skin Care
2001.01 - 2003.05