Lucy Purchase
Summary
A highly skilled professional with advanced IT literacy and mastery of the Microsoft Office suite, known for efficient time management and resilient decision-making. Demonstrates patience and perseverance in all tasks, with a strong ability to provide constructive feedback and engage in reflective thinking. Committed to taking initiative and achieving career goals through continuous improvement and effective use of skills.
Compassionate individual with extensive experience working with children in early years setting. Develops and maintains strong partnerships with parents and carers to facilitate day-to-day caring of children. Committed to making positive impact on young people's lives.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Early years practitioner
4 Street Nursery
Ruislip , Middlesex
2024.01 - Current
- Implemented early years foundation stage curriculum to enhance learning outcomes daily.
- Planned and facilitated educational games to build young learners' cognitive skills.
- Managed challenging behaviour quickly to keep daily routines running smoothly.
- Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
- Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
- Safeguarded children appropriately, escalating concerns to senior staff.
Early years assistant
Once Upon a Time
Eastcote, Hillingdon
2021.06 - 2024.01
- Assisted with outdoor playtime supervision ensuring safety of all children.
- Helped facilitate nap time procedures ensuring a calm atmosphere conducive to rest.
- Collaborated effectively with other staff members to ensure smooth operation of the facility.
- Encouraged children's creativity by providing various art and craft materials for their use.
- Observed and assessed children's behaviour frequently, providing detailed reports to parents and guardians to address issues promptly.
- Used expert organisational skills to manage time and resources efficiently.
Education
Early years Practitioner Level 3 - Childcare
Time Training Ltd
Hayes, Hillingdon 2021.12 - 2023.11
Level 2 CACHE Certificate - Introduction to Early Years Education and Care
West Herts College
Watford 2019.01 - 2020.01
Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma - Hair & Media Makeup Studies
West Herts College
Watford 2018.01 - 2019.01
Level 1 City & Guilds Diploma - Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector
West Herts College
Watford 2017.01 - 2018.01
GCSE - English
Haydon School
2012.01 - 2017.01
Skills
- Patience and perseverance
- Microsoft office suite mastery
- Efficient time management
- Constructive feedback giving
- Reflective thinking
- Advanced IT literacy
- Initiative taking
- Time efficiency
- Resilient decision-making
Timeline
Early years practitioner
4 Street Nursery
2024.01 - Current
Early years Practitioner Level 3 - Childcare
Time Training Ltd
2021.12 - 2023.11
Early years assistant
Once Upon a Time
2021.06 - 2024.01
Level 2 CACHE Certificate - Introduction to Early Years Education and Care
West Herts College
2019.01 - 2020.01
Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma - Hair & Media Makeup Studies
West Herts College
2018.01 - 2019.01
Level 1 City & Guilds Diploma - Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector
West Herts College
2017.01 - 2018.01
GCSE - English
Haydon School
2012.01 - 2017.01