Jenna Whitehead
Buckingham,Bucks
Summary
Enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner experienced in early childhood education and development. Developed engaging learning resources and implemented project-based activities, fostering trust and empathy while ensuring a safe environment through adherence to safeguarding protocols. Focused on delivering personalised support to enhance children's confidence and social skills, while building strong relationships with families.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Nursery practitioner
Felicity Fenemore
Tingewick, Buckinghamshire
2018.09 - Current
I have nearly 8 years of experience working within the child care setting , with opportunities to further my knowledge of working with children by
. completing my child care level to level 3
. opportunity for Autism training
.regular first aid attended and up to date
. Enhanced D B S checked
. safe Guard lead member of staff
. started learning the role of Deputy role as i am currently 3rd in charge of the Nursery
I have had experience working in the baby room and Preschool room , with having my key children , writing reports and parents meetings within the setting .
I will be starting a SEND course in May (to be continued)in the setting i am currently in
. I am up to date with food Hygiene currently
- Assessed individual learning needs of each child; tailored teaching methods accordingly using asses , do review forms with regular meetings with parents and carers
- Participated actively in team meetings and training stayed updated on latest childcare best practices. Monthly in staff meetings
Supermarket cashier
Tesco Buckingham
Buckingham , Bucks
2003.08 - 2018.08
I worked on the checkouts , petrol station ,customer service and .com within the company
Education
CACHE foundation Award in caring for children - childcare
Milton Keynes College
Milton Keynes 2003.09 - 2006.07
CACHE level 3 Childcare and Education - childcare
NCFE CACHE level 3 Award in childcare and Education
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire 2020.04 - 2021.02
functional skills - chil
City & Guilds
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire 2020.04 - 2021.01
GCSEs - school grades
Buckingham secondary school
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire 1999.09 - 2003.07
Skills
The skills i bring to this Job application are being a caring and nurturing person with a passion to work in child education Guiding the children through early childhood , teaching them life skills including teaching the children knowledge and follow what the children's interests are
I am up to date with protocol from safe guarding to lock down procedures and fire drills
I feel i am very capable of working as a team, listening and responding appropriately to situations
part of the job i enjoy is
- Making learning resources
- Project-Based learning implementation
- I have Empathy towards children's needs ensuring they are being met and being aware of allergies or there individual needs and knowing how to deal with the individual child
- Building trust with children
- Child behaviour understanding
Timeline
CACHE level 3 Childcare and Education - childcare
NCFE CACHE level 3 Award in childcare and Education
2020.04 - 2021.02
functional skills - chil
City & Guilds
2020.04 - 2021.01
Nursery practitioner
Felicity Fenemore
2018.09 - Current
CACHE foundation Award in caring for children - childcare
Milton Keynes College
2003.09 - 2006.07
Supermarket cashier
Tesco Buckingham
2003.08 - 2018.08
GCSEs - school grades
Buckingham secondary school
1999.09 - 2003.07