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Laura Lucia Gaona Pena

London,Enfield

Summary

Dedicated childcare professional with expertise in designing engaging learning activities, fostering social development, and coordinating outdoor experiences to support physical and emotional growth. Skilled in classroom resource organisation, managing transitions, and encouraging early literacy, with a strong understanding of childcare regulations and multicultural sensitivity. Multilingual communicator with CPR certification and DBS clearance, committed to creating innovative and imaginative environments that nurture young children’s development while prioritising their safety and well-being.

Level 2 qualified Early Years Practitioner. Nurturing social, creative, and educational development in children. Applies proven expertise in child behaviour management to provide safe, positive classroom spaces for enriching learning experiences.

Dedicated and nurturing, equipped with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, complemented by a strong foundation in child development and early education. Demonstrates creativity and patience, crucial for creating engaging and supportive learning environments. Committed to fostering positive impact on young children's growth and development in a nanny role.

Overview

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

Work history

Early years practitioner

Casa Natura Bilingual Childcare
London, Southwark
05.2022 - 06.2025
  • Implemented creative play activities for enhancing children's imaginative abilities.
  • Integrated new students into the existing groups smoothly reducing separation anxiety.
  • Encouraged social development with group play and interaction.
  • Dealt swiftly with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.
  • Assisted in the planning of outdoor activities, promoting physical fitness in children.
  • Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
  • Worked collaboratively with colleagues whilst preparing reports on each child's development.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining a safe environment for children.
  • Responded quickly during emergencies or accidents, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
  • Built strong rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times encouraging open communication about child's progress.

Early years practitioner

TotallyKidz day nursery
London, Lewisham
04.2020 - 04.2022
  • Assisted in the planning of outdoor activities, promoting physical fitness in children.
  • Dealt swiftly with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.
  • Developed children's language skills by organising regular storytelling sessions.
  • Integrated new students into the existing groups smoothly reducing separation anxiety.
  • Encouraged social development with group play and interaction.

Early years practitioner

Union Grove Nursery
London, Lambeth
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Ensured cleanliness of play areas after each use, maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.
  • Dealt swiftly with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.
  • Observed and recorded child behaviour to identify developmental issues.
  • Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
  • Developed children's language skills by organising regular storytelling sessions.
  • Implemented creative play activities for enhancing children's imaginative abilities.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Social sciences, Politics, Economics

Universidad Nacional de Loja
Loja, Ecuador
09.1992 - 09.1998

Skills

  • Classroom resource organisation
  • Physical development exercises
  • Patience, persistence
  • Childcare regulations knowledge
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Managing transitions
  • Multilingual communication
  • Nutrition for young children
  • Learning activities designing
  • Early literacy encouragement
  • Outdoor activities coordination
  • Empathy understanding
  • Social development fostering
  • DBS check cleared
  • Lesson planning
  • CPR certified
  • Activity planning
  • Creative, innovative and imaginative

Affiliations

  • Music, reading books, travelling, dancing

Certification

Child Care Qualifications:

Safeguarding Children—vital skills 21/12/2020 - level 1

EYFS and Teaching - Oplex Careers 31/01/2021 - Merit

Nursery Nurse - Oplex careers 14/02/2021 - Merit


Paediatric First Aid - Oplex Careers 24/08/2021


Paediatric First Aid - Highfield Qualifications - 14/08/2022


DBS

OFSTED




Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Spanish
Native

Timeline

Early years practitioner

Casa Natura Bilingual Childcare
05.2022 - 06.2025

Early years practitioner

TotallyKidz day nursery
04.2020 - 04.2022

Early years practitioner

Union Grove Nursery
08.2019 - 03.2020

Certificate of Higher Education - Social sciences, Politics, Economics

Universidad Nacional de Loja
09.1992 - 09.1998
Laura Lucia Gaona Pena