Mary Harris
Solihull
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with a strong focus on a child-centred approach and creative storytelling. Proficient in recording children's progress, safeguarding procedures, and creative play supervision. Skilled in child assessment reporting, aiming to foster a nurturing and stimulating environment for children's development.
Offering strong foundation in child development and educational practices. Knowledgeable about fostering supportive and engaging learning environment. Skilled in communication, patience, and creativity. Ready to use and develop skills in nurturing young minds, classroom management, and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Early years educator
Natural Childcare Company
Solihull, West Midlands
10.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging educational activities that fostered children's creativity and curiosity.
- Implemented individual learning plans tailored to meet diverse developmental needs of children.
- Collaborated with parents to share progress updates and address any concerns regarding children's development.
- Led training sessions for new staff members to ensure adherence to best practices in early years education.
- Established positive relationships with children to encourage love for learning and exploration.
Sales Assistant
House of Fraser
Solihull
01.2016 - 01.2026
- I worked on a part-time basis within the homeware department at as a Sales Assistant.
- I was responsible for understanding product ranges and offering friendly and informative face to face advice to customers on the homeware products, including assisting customers with their online orders.
Sales Advisor
Clinton's
Worcester
09.2018 - 01.2020
- I worked for Clinton's as a sale advisor, on a part-time basis.
- My role was centred around customer interaction and providing the best in store experience for every customer.
- The role also ensured that I had extensive product knowledge, alongside any offers and promotions that were in store.
- My key duties were ensure that I met daily targets - both independently and within a team.
- My other roles were also to maintain regular stock replenishment whereby I worked as a team to allow the shop floor to always look it's best.
- We would also have to update the shop floor according to the changes in products.
- This meant we would work quickly and effectively to rearrange displays and to meet the demands of upcoming dates and celebrations.
Sales Advisor
Hotel Chocolat
Solihull Touchwood
01.2017 - 01.2018
- I worked on a part-time basis as a Sales Advisor, where my main duties were to professionally promote the Hotel Chocolat brand and products to customers.
- I was also responsible for operating the tills, replenishing stock, providing samples to customers and attending team meetings.
- My flexibility and can do attitude were helpful to the store as I was also asked to sell Hotel Chocolat products and promote the brand within the Solihull John Lewis store.
Education
GCSE - German, English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Religious Education, Sociology, History (GCSE), Food Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History (iGCSE), Geography
Tudor Grange
Solihull 01.2011 - 01.2018
A Level - English Literature, Sociology, History
Tudor Grange
Solihull2018
English Literature - English Literature
University of Worcester
Worcester 09.2018 - 07.2023
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Education
Early Years Educator
West Midlands 01.2024 - 09.2025
Skills
- Child-centered approach
- Creative storytelling
- Recording children's progress
- Safeguarding procedures familiarity
- Creative play supervision
- Child assessment reporting
- Early Years safeguarding knowledge
Accomplishments
- Volunteered at Widney Junior School as a classroom assistant after completing GCSE exams.
- Co-run an after-school 'Lego Club' at Widney Junior School (2014 to 2018).
- Achieved a Duke Of Edinburgh Bronze Award.
- Volunteered at the Star & Garter elderly care home.
- Graduated with English Literature Honours Degree
Affiliations
- Exercising
- Nature walks
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Attending Zumba classes and going to the gym, Reading, Running after school clubs, Cake making, Visiting London for day trips (galleries, street food and independent fashion & book stores)
- Date of birth: 16-08-2000
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Education
Early Years Educator
01.2024 - 09.2025
Early years educator
Natural Childcare Company
10.2023 - Current
English Literature - English Literature
University of Worcester
09.2018 - 07.2023
Sales Advisor
Clinton's
09.2018 - 01.2020
Sales Advisor
Hotel Chocolat
01.2017 - 01.2018
Sales Assistant
House of Fraser
01.2016 - 01.2026
GCSE - German, English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Religious Education, Sociology, History (GCSE), Food Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History (iGCSE), Geography
Tudor Grange
01.2011 - 01.2018
A Level - English Literature, Sociology, History
Tudor Grange