Maria LEE
PLYMOUTH,devon
Summary
Experienced professional with a diverse background in education, childcare, wellness, and beauty services. Demonstrates expertise in child development, educational support, and safeguarding practices through roles such as supply high level teaching assistant and nursery practitioner. Skilled in creating personalised learning environments, managing challenging behaviours, and fostering social and emotional growth in children. Proficient in therapeutic techniques as a massage therapist, delivering tailored treatments to promote client wellness. Adept at effective communication, conflict resolution, and maintaining safe environments across various settings. Committed to supporting individual needs while ensuring safety compliance and promoting positive outcomes. i am a motivated and reliable person who is always keen to learn new skills and progress in my career.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
supply high level teaching asssitant/sen teaching
Vision For Education
PLYMOUTH
09.2024 - Current
- .Facilitated skill development programmes for young people, enhancing knowledge and supporting personalised learning approaches.
- Assisted children with educational support outside the classroom, ensuring effective completion of work in smaller one-on-one settings
- Created environment nurturing academic success, addressing individual learning needs and challenges through targeted support.
- Promoted student welfare by strictly adhering to safeguarding protocols, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Ensured student safety inside and outside classrooms in line with school safeguarding policies.
Massage Therapist
Blissful retreat(self employed buisness)
PLYMOUTH
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered therapeutic massages tailored to individual client needs, promoting relaxation and wellness.
- Clarified treatment options and benefits to enhance client understanding and satisfaction.
- Ensured treatment rooms were prepared to the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort prior to each session.
- Applied diverse massage techniques, including deep tissue, Swedish, and hot stone, to effectively alleviate client ailments.
- Tailored massage methods based on client feedback during sessions, ensuring personalised and satisfying experiences.
nursery assistant plus mta /cleaner
oreston acadamy
PLYMOUTH
04.2018 - 10.2022
- Kept children safe and secure at all times.
- Followed strict safeguarding policies and procedures, maintaining health and safety of children and staff.
- Monitored and supported children during meal times, preparing food, feeding children, and fostering exemplary table manners.
- Monitored children's interactions with others, encouraging sharing and cooperation in a safe environment.
- Promoted social, emotional, and physical development of children through supervised play, encouraging learning and positive interactions.
makeup artist
Clinique
PLYMOUTH
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Applied advanced makeup techniques tailored to client specifications for various events, enhancing natural beauty and boosting client confidence.
- Delivered personalised beauty services and treatments based on client requests, ensuring satisfaction and repeat clientele.
- Collaborated with clients experiencing skin conditions, selecting hypoallergenic products to prevent allergic reactions and promote skin health.
- Consulted with clients to identify preferred hair or makeup styles.
Nursery Practitioner
little bears
PLYMOUTH
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Developed tailored care plans for children with additional needs, collaborating with SENCOs to promote inclusive education.
- Conducted observations and assessments to identify children's interests and developmental stages, using insights to inform planning and activity design.
- Created positive, happy, and supportive playtime environments that fostered children's engagement and development.
- Communicated children's learning development to parents, enhancing their understanding and involvement in their child's progress.
- Maintained confidentiality of all sensitive information relating to children and their families, upholding professional standards and trust.
- Administered first aid and medication following strict guidelines and procedures.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - makeup artistry
ignite plymouth
Plymouth, PLY01-2018
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare
level three early years
Plymouth, PLY01-2013
NVQ Level 2 - health and social care
level two health and social care
Plymouth01-2012
Skills
- Child development
- Educational support
- Individualised learning
- Academic support
- Classroom support
- Student supervision
- Tutoring
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Activity planning
- Behaviour management
- Challenging behaviour management
- Child protection and safeguarding guidelines
- Safety compliance
- Maintaining safe environments
- Observational skills
- Effective communication
- Clear communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team player
- Patience and tolerance
- Positive attitude
- Time management
- Client consultation
- Personal care
- Therapeutic techniques
- Classroom supply management
- Customer service
Certification
- level two health and social care
- level three beauty therapy
- level three massage therapy
- level three makeup artistry
- level three early years
Hobbies and interests
- socialising with family and friends
- reading
- netball
- walking
- boxing
- beach
- swimming
- holidays
Timeline
supply high level teaching asssitant/sen teaching
Vision For Education
09.2024 - Current
Massage Therapist
Blissful retreat(self employed buisness)
01.2023 - Current
makeup artist
Clinique
11.2018 - 08.2019
nursery assistant plus mta /cleaner
oreston acadamy
04.2018 - 10.2022
Nursery Practitioner
little bears
04.2016 - 09.2018
NVQ Level 3 - makeup artistry
ignite plymouth
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare
level three early years
NVQ Level 2 - health and social care
level two health and social care