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Certification
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Joanna Eldridge

Battersea,London

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in child development, specialising in toddler engagement methods and early learning frameworks. Skilled in fostering playful engagement and building strong parental partnerships to support holistic child growth. Proficient in documenting child observations to inform tailored developmental strategies, with a focus on creating nurturing and stimulating environments for young learners.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursery assistant

Busy Bees
Battersea, City of London
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety within the nursery setting, contributing to a healthier environment for children.
  • Enhanced children's social skills through organising group activities.
  • Created engaging play scenarios to encourage imaginative thinking amongst children.
  • Provided daily feedback on each child, with development checks which are to help each child's development progress which is discussed with parents
  • Ensured quality childcare by following safety regulations strictly.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Supervised daily activities, lunch break and rest time to monitor schedule.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.

Nursery Nurse

Asquith Battersea Day Nursery/Bright Horizon Nursery Battersea
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Plan, create and implement engaging activities, tailored to each of my key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones
  • Observing, tracking and reflecting on learning
  • Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships
  • Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
  • Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day to day basis

Nanny

10.2011 - 01.2014
  • Organising creative educational activities at home such as games, drawing and crafting
  • Preparing children’s meals and feeding them, including bottle-feeding babies
  • Scheduling naps and teaching children good behaviour, such as respect and helping with chores
  • Transporting children to and from schools and extracurricular activities
  • Occasionally giving child evening baths and putting to bed
  • Also help the family with house chores if needed in spare time

Nursery Nurse

Chelsea Harbour Club
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Take bookings on the phone or in person and confirming them through our system
  • Supervising the children, playing team games, feeding the babies and putting them to sleep if needed
  • Keeping environment tidy and safe
  • Looking after babies aged 3 months – 5 years old
  • Also do activity classes for different age groups to improve development skills
  • Do occasional babysitting after work hours for members of the crèche

Education

Level 3 childcare -

Smart Training Hammersmith
01.2011 - 01.2012

GCSE - Maths, English Language, Science, Geography, GNVQ Art

Battersea Technology College
City of London
09.2001 - 07.2006

Skills

  • Child development understanding
  • Toddler engagement methods
  • Early learning frameworks familiarity
  • Playful engagement
  • Parental partnership building
  • Child observation documentation

Personal Information

A dedicated childcare professional with 16 years of experience in fostering positive learning environments and supporting the development of children. Seeking to transition into a new role where my strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills can be applied. Experienced in multitasking, working under pressure, and building strong relationships, I am eager to bring my passion for helping others and my ability to adapt quickly to a new, challenging work environment. Ready to contribute my skills and commitment to success in a different professional field.

Affiliations

  • reading
  • outdoor walking & exploring
  • Visiting Friends and Family
  • Try New Experiences
  • Babysitting for families

Accomplishments

    Parent Partnership Award

Certification

  • First aid trained


Timeline

Nursery assistant

Busy Bees
01.2024 - Current

Nursery Nurse

Asquith Battersea Day Nursery/Bright Horizon Nursery Battersea
01.2016 - 01.2019

Nanny

10.2011 - 01.2014

Level 3 childcare -

Smart Training Hammersmith
01.2011 - 01.2012

Nursery Nurse

Chelsea Harbour Club
01.2009 - 01.2012

GCSE - Maths, English Language, Science, Geography, GNVQ Art

Battersea Technology College
09.2001 - 07.2006

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