Keira Stefan
Bristol,Bristol
Summary
Calm childcare professional with strengths in safeguarding, inclusive supervision and emotional support. Supports children's learning, manages challenging behaviour and maintains safe, positive environments. Values clear communication, reliability and care in busy settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Playworker
Schools Out Henleaze
Bristol, Bristol
2024.02 - Current
- Created stimulating learning environments that increased children's engagement in education.
- Implemented creative arts and crafts projects to encourage self-expression and creativity in children.
- Monitored children at after-school program location, offering a safe place for children to play and complete homework assignments.
- Supported upset or unwell children, delivering emotional support to promote their well-being.
- Built positive rapport with service users with various additional needs and disabilities including autism, behavioural, learning and emotional difficulties.
- Utilised a diverse range of resources tailored to children's ages, interests, and abilities, fostering inclusive learning experiences.
- Applied proven strategies and techniques to carefully manage behaviours that challenge and de-escalate highly emotional situations.
Babysitter
Kerry Smith
Bristol, Bristol
2022.03 - 2025.12
- Supervised and monitored the safety of children in care to ensure well-being at all times.
- Received positive feedback from parents due to exceptional babysitting service provided consistently.
- Assisted children with homework, resulting in improvement in their academic performance.
- Maintained healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks.
- Promoted good behaviour by using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Ensured child safety during indoor and outdoor activities for peace of mind of parents.
- Responded appropriately to physical and emotional needs of the child, ensuring their comfort at all times.
Temporary events Bartender
Star and Garter
, Bristol
2023.11 - 2024.07
- Collaborated with team members to provide seamless service during busy periods.
- Handled cash transactions securely minimising risk of theft or fraud.
- Implemented new cocktail recipes by researching current trends in the industry.
- Processed payments accurately reducing discrepancies at end of shift tallying.
- Checked identification of customers to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
- Adapted quickly to different situations maintaining efficiency even under pressure.
- Recommended drinks to customers, increasing overall sales.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations by regular inspections and maintenance checks.
- Maintained a clean and organised bar, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of drink recipes for improved customer experience.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain good relationships.
- Created an inviting atmosphere through friendly interaction with customers.
- Welcomed guests with friendly conversation and fun atmosphere.
- Collected, washed and put away glassware between guests.
Education
GCSEs - Maths
Redland Green School
Bristol 09/2021 - 06/2022
GCSEs - English Lit
Redland Green School
Bristol 09/2021 - 06/2022
Skills
- Child safeguarding knowledge
- Learning disabilities expertise
- Childcare regulations familiarity
- Food safety understanding
- Data privacy compliance
- Proactive supervision
- Activity planning skills
- Inclusive interaction
- Inclusivity practices
- Working in diverse environment
- Multitasking under pressure
- Emotional supportiveness
- Composure under pressure
- Creative problem solving
- Building child confidence
- Patient understanding
- Emotional regulation
- Empathy development
- Patience endurance
- Positive outlook
- Cocktail preparation
Timeline
Playworker
Schools Out Henleaze
2024.02 - Current
Temporary events Bartender
Star and Garter
2023.11 - 2024.07
Babysitter
Kerry Smith
2022.03 - 2025.12
GCSEs - English Lit
Redland Green School
09/2021 - 06/2022
GCSEs - Maths
Redland Green School
09/2021 - 06/2022