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INTRODUCTION
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Katie Alexandra Dodd

Katie Alexandra Dodd

bolton

Summary

Motivated and reliable volunteer with experience supporting children and teenagers, including those with physical and developmental disabilities. Has helped create inclusive and supportive environments and assisted with activities such as storytelling, reading, and arts and crafts. Demonstrates good communication skills, active listening, adaptability, and a calm, patient approach. Has a basic understanding of child development, health and safety, and positive, reward-based behaviour support. Passionate about helping children feel confident, valued, and supported in their learning and wellbeing. Aware of the importance of a child being well supported in their early years education.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work history

Volunteered Reading Scheme

Valley Primary School
Bolton
2025.10 - 2025.12
  • Facilitated reading sessions with Year 6 students, promoting reading aloud to enhance literacy skills, boost confidence, and deepen comprehension.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

Junior Helper

Heswall Children's Disabled charity camp
Heswall, Wirral
2025.08 - 2025.08
  • Supported teenagers and children with physical and developmental disabilities, fostering inclusion and wellbeing through engaging daily activities.
  • Provided personal care support to individuals, assisting with daily living activities in a community setting.

Volunteered Teaching Assistant

St James C.E. Primary School
Bolton
2025.05 - 2025.05
  • Supported classroom learning as a teaching assistant by working collaboratively with teachers and adapting support to meet pupils' developmental needs.
  • Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.

Education

College - FIRST YEAR RESULTS

Bolton sixth form
Bolton, BOL
2024.01 -

High-school - GCSE RESULTS

Mount St Josephs
Bolton, BOL
2019.01 - 2024.01

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Active listening
  • Basic understanding of Health and safety awareness
  • Child development understanding in Early Years
  • Adaptable
  • Storytelling
  • EYFS statutory basic understanding
  • Art and craft facilitating
  • Special needs support

INTRODUCTION

My name is Katie Dodd, I am 17 years old and currently in my second to last year of college.

I am a hardworking, welcoming, reliable, highly motivated, understanding and patient individual. I have a strong passion for creativity and enjoy crafts as well as painting in my spare time. I also love making handmade gifts for the people I care about.

I am currently in the midst of completing my level three certificate in child care and development.

I am seeking a flexible part-time role in Early Years where I can develop my skills and contribute positively to a nurturing and supportive environment.

This will allow me to gain valuable experience and work toward my dream career as a speech and language therapist for children.

REFERENCES

Vinny Keating

Registered manager

vinny.keating@heswallcamp.org.uk

07989745685

Relationship: volunteer manager

Timeline

Volunteered Reading Scheme

Valley Primary School
2025.10 - 2025.12

Junior Helper

Heswall Children's Disabled charity camp
2025.08 - 2025.08

Volunteered Teaching Assistant

St James C.E. Primary School
2025.05 - 2025.05

College - FIRST YEAR RESULTS

Bolton sixth form
2024.01 -

High-school - GCSE RESULTS

Mount St Josephs
2019.01 - 2024.01
Katie Alexandra Dodd