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Kyra Tilsley

Summary

Dedicated early childhood educator with a compassionate and energetic approach. Experienced in working with children in early years settings and babysitting. Skilled at developing and maintaining strong partnerships with parents and carers to ensure the day-to-day care of children. Possess strong communication skills and

excel both as a team player and in independent work. With a positive attitude, i approach tasks diligently and complete them to the best of my ability. I take immense pride in my job role and am committed to making a positive impact on young people's lives. Additionally, my personal experience caring for my brother who has Autism and ADHD has given me valuable insight into working with children who have SEND. This has inspired me to work with children in the future who have mental health disorders and learning difficulties.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Years Educator

Little Elms Daycare
09.2021 - Current
  • Provide a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
  • Help children with personal hygiene, changing babies and assisting toddlers with toilet training.
  • Carry out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Build positive relationships with families, enhancing trust in care provisions.
  • Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) children.
  • Care for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
  • Monitor interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to promote positive social skills and interactions.
  • Support children's development with learning-through-play activities, providing a range of activities promoting social, emotional, physical, and educational growth.
  • Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
  • planned and prepared engaging age appropriate activities, that support the development and individual needs of children.

babysitting

Multiple families
03.2022 - Current
  • Help children with personal hygiene needs and taught young children to independently complete care tasks.
  • Role-model positive behaviours, habits and actions.
  • Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
  • Engage children with stimulating learning-based activities and games.
  • Develop positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
  • prepared light meals/snacks for children to eat.
  • Accompanied children to parks and play spaces, providing diligent supervision for maximised child safety.
  • Built trusted relationships with parents through outstanding levels of care and communication.
  • prepared lighy

Teacher Assistant

Sandhurst primary school
04.2019 - 05.2019

Attended work experience at a primary school, while I was in secondary school. what provided me with a range of skills and responsibilities.

  • I distributed learning materials, guided and supported children aged 5-10
  • Evaluated and documented student progress and behaviour
  • Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
  • Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
  • Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
  • Oversaw students during breaks to maintain safe environment.

Education

Level 3 diploma - childcare and education

Little Elms daycare

5x GSCEs -

Sedgehill School

Skills

  • First aid trained
  • Child safety
  • Educational play
  • Supportive
  • Caring/ compassionate
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Resourcefulness
  • Team building
  • Food hygiene and allergy awareness
  • SEN Support
  • Health and safety knowledge

Timeline

babysitting

Multiple families
03.2022 - Current

Early Years Educator

Little Elms Daycare
09.2021 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Sandhurst primary school
04.2019 - 05.2019

Level 3 diploma - childcare and education

Little Elms daycare

5x GSCEs -

Sedgehill School
Kyra Tilsley