Lucy Sumner
Farnham,Surrey
Summary
I am a calm, mature and highly organised childcare professional with three years of teaching experience and previous work in nursery and early‑years childcare. Skilled in creating consistent structure, maintaining predictable routines, and promoting emotional regulation through a warm, patient and attuned approach. I have experience supporting children with autism, ADHD and a range of learning or behavioural needs, using clear boundaries, positive reinforcement and tailored strategies to help each child thrive in an inclusive environment.
With a strong understanding of the national curriculum, I am confident in translating this knowledge into private education, delivering engaging, child‑centred activities that support development, confidence and independence. Energetic, proactive and reliable, I bring a professional yet nurturing presence to home environments, ensuring children feel secure, supported and motivated in their daily routines and learning.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Self-employed
02.2026 - Current
- Child supervision — Provided safe, attentive care for children aged 7–14, maintaining a calm and structured environment.
- Routine support — Managed evening routines including meals, homework, playtime, bath and bedtime, ensuring consistency and smooth transitions.
- Emotional regulation — Supported children through emotional moments using patience, clear boundaries and positive reinforcement.
- SEN awareness — Cared for children with autism, ADHD and behavioural needs, adapting communication and activities to individual requirements.
- Activity planning — Delivered engaging, age‑appropriate activities centred around each child’s interests and developmental stage.
- Safety & safeguarding — Maintained a safe environment, followed safeguarding principles and responded calmly to unexpected situations.
- Communication with parents — Provided clear updates to parents, shared observations and ensured continuity of care.
- Behaviour support — Used consistent boundaries and positive behaviour strategies to promote cooperation and confidence.
- Adaptability — Adapted quickly to different home environments, routines and family expectations.
- Trust & reliability — Built strong, trusting relationships with families through professionalism, punctuality and warm, responsive care.
Primary Class Teacher
Wellington Community Primary School
Aldershot, Hampshire
01.2025 - 08.2026
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan events and support community education needs.
- Integrated multicultural content into lesson plans to promote cultural awareness and diversity.
- Led interactive discussions and activities to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Provided support for children with SEN across autism, learning, and behavioural needs.
- Assessed learner work for accuracy, providing constructive feedback to drive improvement.
- Tracked academic performance using data to inform teaching and support.
- Communicated clearly day-to-day to maintain open classroom communication.
- Engaged parents and guardians during parent-teacher meetings about progress and concerns.
- Taught classrooms with 32 students, applying effective instructional approaches consistently.
- Joined professional development workshops to stay current with best practices.
- Organised classrooms and created displays to support positive learning environments.
- Supervised students on school trips, covering day activities and overnight stays.
- Enforced behaviour expectations to maintain good manners and classroom order.
- Reinforced reading, writing, grammar, and phonics through children’s literature.
- Worked with teaching assistants, directing duties and communicating learner needs.
- Managed classroom resources so materials stayed available for lessons.
- Prepared creative teaching materials to motivate students during instruction.
- Completed formative and summative assessments against benchmarks to set targets.
- Mentored a student in PGCE training, sharing strategies for development.
- Led interventions and afterschool netball club, expanding learning opportunities for participants.
Primary Class Teacher
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Farnborough , Hampshire
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Maintained trusting student relationships through education support and emotional guidance daily.
- Prepared unit and lesson plans aligned with national curriculum requirements.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet diverse learner needs and abilities.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians on progress, concerns and secondary transition.
- Monitored and recorded student progress, adding support for struggling learners.
- Planned and delivered SATs-focused lessons using suitable teaching strategies.
- Applied classroom management to create respectful, cooperative day-to-day learning.
- Enhanced motivation by giving positive feedback that builds student confidence.
- Supported well-being by counselling students through educational, personal and behavioural concerns.
- Created memorable learning opportunities leading a 5-day residential trip to Isle of Wight over 4 nights.
Education
Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Primary Education
University of Winchester
Winchester, HAM2023
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education - Childcare and Education
Farnborough College of Technology
Farnborough, HAM2020
GCSEs -
All Hallows Catholic Secondary School
Farnham, SRY01-2018
Skills
- Over 3 years childcare experience
- Sole-charge experience
- Child development expertise
- Healthy meal preparation skills
- Allergy management and awareness
- Routine and structure creation
- Behaviour management strategies
- Special educational needs support
- Creative and engaging activity planning
- Emotional regulation support
- Safety and safeguarding practices
- Family communication skills
- Household organisation
- Flexibility to surroundings
- Supervise and assist homework
- Professional confidentiality and reliability
- School drop off and collection
- Nappy changing and potty training support
- Daily care routines including bath and bedtime
- Computer literate
- Confident driver (automatic and manual)
- Confident swimmer
- Dog care and walking
Certification
- Full paediatric First Aid certified
- Enhanced DBS
Hobbies and interests
- Outdoor activities
- Creative arts & crafts
- Baking
- Netball
- Skiing
- Travel
Timeline
Babysitter
Self-employed
02.2026 - Current
Primary Class Teacher
Wellington Community Primary School
01.2025 - 08.2026
Primary Class Teacher
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
10.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Primary Education
University of Winchester
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education - Childcare and Education
Farnborough College of Technology
GCSEs -
All Hallows Catholic Secondary School