Karen Hall
Southport,Merseyside
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on child development, leveraging exceptional communication and organizational skills to create positive learning environments. Demonstrated success in supporting educational activities while ensuring safety and cleanliness. Committed to enhancing children's growth and well-being through attentive care and guidance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
School catering assistant
Formby High School
Formby, Sefton
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals catering to special dietary requirements, addressing diverse student needs.
- Helped maintain a safe working environment by following health and safety guidelines strictly.
- Maintained high hygiene standards with regular cleaning of all kitchen utensils and regular sweeping and mopping.
Catering Assistant
Scarisbrick Hall School
Scarisbrick, Lancashire
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Serve high volumes of students and staff in fast-paced service environment with exceptional customer care.
- Built positive rapport with students and staff members to facilitate a welcoming dining experience.
- Manage dietary requirements and allergen issues.
- Cleaned kitchen and equipment to high cleanliness standards.
Bakery Shop Assistant
Lathams the Bakers
Southport
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Warmly greet customers.
- Prevent food contamination by consistently promoting safe and sanitary food handling practices.
- Prepare sandwiches, salad boxes and grill products to customers requirements.
- Thoroughly clean down grill section, sandwich bar, display cabinets, kitchen area and sweep and mop at end of shift.
Teaching Assistant/Playground Supervisor
Kings House School
Richmond, Surrey
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided individual and small group assistance to help children master assignments.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management to foster a positive learning environment.
- Ensured inclusivity by offering additional support to students with special educational needs.
- Supervised students in dining room, library, and playground settings for safety and engagement.
- Cultivated excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing overall learning experiences.
Nursery assistant
Hampton Day Nursery
Hampton, Middlesex
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Ensured children's well-being through attentive care and supervision.
- Created engaging play scenarios to foster imaginative thinking.
- Supported development with learning-through-play activities, enhancing social and emotional skills.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to mitigate health risks.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with children and caregivers through consistent engagement.
- Provided tailored assistance for children with special needs, promoting inclusive learning opportunities.
- Facilitated foundational skill-building through storytelling and guided activities.
- Organised classroom environments to support lessons and encourage growth.
Afterschool Assistant
Hampton Day Nursery
Hampton Hill, Middlesex
05.2014 - 08.2017
- Prepared healthy meals for 30 children, ensuring enjoyment and nutritional value.
- Communicated with owner to clarify special customer orders, including allergies and intolerances.
- Organised group games and crafts to enhance social interaction among students.
- Established positive relationships with children and families, fostering a safe environment.
- Set and enforced safety rules to create a welcoming atmosphere for all children.
- Developed engaging activities to support learning and improve verbal skills.
- Supervised outdoor playtimes, prioritising children's safety at all times.
- Provided prompt comfort and care to upset or injured students, addressing needs effectively.
Special Needs Assistant
Hillpark Nursery
Hampton Hill, Middlesex
04.2014 - 07.2015
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic one to one support to a child on the autistic spectrum.
- Developed individual learning plans for improved academic performance.
- Liaised with team of professionals from different disciplines to implement comprehensive action plan.
- Encouraged good behaviour through positive reinforcement and incentives.
Senior Sales Assistant
SWAG Jewellers
Kingston, Surrey
06.1991 - 03.2013
- Provided customers with detailed information about products while learning about personal needs, budget and desires of each person.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and enhance loyalty and retention.
- Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best-meet customer needs.
- Assisted with cleaning duties to maintain high standards in store presentation and hygiene.
- Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
Creche assistant
Lensbury Club
Hampton Wick, Richmond upon Thames
01.2007 - 09.2009
- Achieved a nurturing environment by providing emotional support to children.
- Maintained clean and organised play areas, promoting a healthy space for activities.
- Ensured child safety through constant supervision at playtimes and meals.
- Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within creche.
- Engaged children in stimulating learning-based activities and games.
- Maintained records of children's daily activities, meals and medications administered.
Voluntary Pre-School Assistant
Little Munsters
Hampton Wick, Richmond upon Thames
06.2005 - 09.2007
- Implemented classroom rules to promote positive behaviour among students.
- Organised art and craft sessions, stimulating creativity in children.
- Supervised outdoor playtime to enhance physical fitness levels.
- Facilitated story reading sessions to advance literacy skills.
- Provided individual attention during class activities, significantly increasing student engagement.
- Promoted social-emotional skill development through interaction and sharing.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, prioritising child safety at all times.
- Established strong partnerships with parents and carers through effective communication.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Early Years Care and Education
Richmond College
Richmond 09.2005 - 01.2008
NVQ Level 3 - Children's Care, Learning and Development
Richmond College
Richmond 09.2007 - 05.2009
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Food hygiene certification
- DBS enrollment
- Food allergy training
- Resilience under pressure
- Dedicated hard-worker
- Cache Level 2 Understanding Children and Young people's mental health
Timeline
School catering assistant
Formby High School
09.2023 - Current
Catering Assistant
Scarisbrick Hall School
02.2023 - 08.2023
Bakery Shop Assistant
Lathams the Bakers
10.2021 - 02.2023
Teaching Assistant/Playground Supervisor
Kings House School
09.2017 - 09.2019
Nursery assistant
Hampton Day Nursery
07.2015 - 09.2017
Afterschool Assistant
Hampton Day Nursery
05.2014 - 08.2017
Special Needs Assistant
Hillpark Nursery
04.2014 - 07.2015
NVQ Level 3 - Children's Care, Learning and Development
Richmond College
09.2007 - 05.2009
Creche assistant
Lensbury Club
01.2007 - 09.2009
NVQ Level 2 - Early Years Care and Education
Richmond College
09.2005 - 01.2008
Voluntary Pre-School Assistant
Little Munsters
06.2005 - 09.2007
Senior Sales Assistant
SWAG Jewellers
06.1991 - 03.2013