Lisa Haynes
Ashtead,Surrey
Summary
Over 25 years experience working with children from 2 years to 17 years.
Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
Good knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework.
Strong leader and dedicated team player. Dedicated Pre School Room Leader committed to achieving OFSTED compliance and maintaining stringent health and safety standards. Analyses child observations to tailor learning experiences, ensuring individual needs are met. Coordinates daily tasks for the housekeeping team, promoting a safe and nurturing environment. Enthusiastic professional demonstrating strengths in building relationships and fostering community engagement. Adapts to diverse needs through effective communication and collaboration with parents and staff. Eager to support children's growth and contribute to a positive learning environment. Childcare professional with hands-on experience leading and nurturing young children in safe and stimulating environment. Skilled in planning and implementing educational activities, managing daily routines, and building positive relationships with both children and parents. Committed to fostering supportive and engaging atmosphere that promotes children's growth and development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre School Room Leader
All Saints Pre School
10.2018 - Current
- Implemented play-based learning activities to support social growth and independence of children.
- Met all OFSTED compliance standards through rigorous reviews and inspections.
- Regularly met with parents and caregivers, answering questions and providing feedback on children's development.
- Coordinated and allocated tasks of housekeeping team daily.
- Greeted visitors with a warm and friendly welcome when entering [Type] the setting maintaining an excellent first impression.
- Maintained stringent health and safety standards, safeguarding children and staff alike.
- Analysed child observations to tailor learning experiences to individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and refine teaching strategies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents, ensuring open and effective communication.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of early years education trends.
- Reviewed and updated policies and procedures in line with Ofsted guidelines.
- Helped organise public events in local community to drive occupancy growth.
Dance Teacher
Footloose Dance Academy
05.2008 - 12.2023
- Planned choreography for group performances, exam sessions and shows.
- Implemented class rules to verify each student could learn in a healthy environment promoting respect and gentle discipline.
- Upheld all studio guidelines and legal requirements.
- Prepared and delivered carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building dance knowledge.
- Provided individual instruction to students.
- Devised and directed group, couples and individual dance performances.
- Kept classrooms tidy and clean for classes.
- Communicated diverse group of teachers and students to brief dynamics of dancing, provide structured teachings and encourage ideas.
- Researched new dancing styles, techniques and trends to stay abreast with best practices and deliver fresh content for performances.
- Executed warm-up exercises and stretches to prep students before dancing, increasing flexibility and strength.
- Perused different music options to select ideal songs for shows and concerts, adhering to dance themes.
- Implemented health and safety protocols in dance classes, minimising the risk of injury and promoting healthy practices among students.
- Liaised with parents and guardians regarding their children's progress, upcoming events, and any areas for improvement.
- Assessed students' work and provided constructive feedback on improvement areas.
- Tutored students for official exams.
- Established a positive, encouraging classroom atmosphere that fostered a love of dance and respect among students.
- Implemented changes to dance routines to address needs of students, measuring capacity and capability.
- Organised end-of-term performances and exhibitions for students to showcase their work.
- Managed social media accounts and newsletters to promote dance classes, workshops, and events, increasing community engagement and enrolment.
- Used different dancing methods and styles to teach beginners and advanced level, maximising potential of students.
- Oversaw calendar and conducted group and private lessons to maintain dance schedule, encouraging practices.
- Utilised costumes, special dance shoes and props to complement show and create uniformity for dancers, bringing act to life.
Education
Paediatric First Aid
Surrey First Aid
2026
3 day course - The role of the SENCO in Early Years training
Surrey County Council
2025
Early Years DSL new to role training
Surrey children’s services academy
2025
Working together to safeguard children
Surrey County Council
2025
CPI-MAPA - Positive Touch Training
Surrey County Council
2022
Level 1 and 2 - Makaton
The Makaton Charity
2021
Level 2 childcare
North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT)
Epsom, SRY2019
Skills
- Customer retention
- Child safeguarding
- Paediatric First Aid
- Early childhood development
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Behaviour management
- Health and safety
- Creative teaching
- Positive attitude
- Early childhood development knowledge
References
- Carlie Tullet carlie.allsaintslh@gmail.com
- Mercy Atkins head@riverview.surrey.sch.uk
Timeline
Pre School Room Leader
All Saints Pre School
10.2018 - Current
Dance Teacher
Footloose Dance Academy
05.2008 - 12.2023
Level 2 childcare
North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT)
Paediatric First Aid
Surrey First Aid
3 day course - The role of the SENCO in Early Years training
Surrey County Council
Early Years DSL new to role training
Surrey children’s services academy
Working together to safeguard children
Surrey County Council
CPI-MAPA - Positive Touch Training
Surrey County Council
Level 1 and 2 - Makaton
The Makaton Charity