Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Mathilda Efford

Uckfield,East Sussex

Summary

Dedicated childcare professional with extensive knowledge in safeguarding and the Early Years Foundation Stage. Excellent communication skills, resulting in strong parent partnerships. Demonstrates the ability to promote positive language and behaviour and fosters nurturing environments that help children to learn, grow and develop. First aid qualified with strong knowledge around illnesses, food hygiene and allergies. Known for continuously being kind, nurturing and a team player. Always involved in a child's play and always passionate about expanding knowledge further. Willing to take on challenges with a positive can do attitude, alongside always willing to help others.



Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Babysitter

Belle Palmer
Uckfield, East Sussex
06.2025 - Current

Maintained excellent communication and positive partnerships with parents to foster trust.
Ensured safety and well-being of children through attentive care.
Prepared simple meals and adhered to bath and bedtime routines for consistency.
Conducted thorough cleaning of all areas to enhance safety and reduce risks.
Engaged children through storytelling, singing, and multiple play activities.

Early years educator

Manor Twiglets
Uckfield, East Sussex
06.2024 - Current

Facilitated children's development by ensuring milestone achievement through tailored activities.
Implemented age-appropriate experiences to stimulate growth and encourage exploration.
Created safe, secure, and nurturing environments to maximise child development.
Promoted independence by providing opportunities for engaging in risky play.

Part time nanny

Valerie Pen
Uckfield, East Sussex
03.2024 - 06.2024

Assisted with homeschooling, preparing maths and literacy questions using Montessori methods.
Modelled positive language to encourage task completion and promote learning.
Cooked healthy meals while caring for the baby during homeschooling sessions.
Worked closely with mother to ensure both children thrived in their learning environment.

Education

Master of Arts - Criminology

University of Kent
Canterbury
09.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Kent
Canterbury
09.2019 - 07.2022

A-Levels - Psychology

Uckfield College
Uckfield
09.2017 - 07.2019

A-Levels - Sociology

Uckfield College
Uckfield, East Sussex
09.2017 - 07.2019

A-Levels - English Literature

Uckfield College
Uckfield
09.2017 - 07.2019

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Promote positive language and behaviour

First aid certification

Fostering nurturing environments

Enthusiastic and team player

Excellent with parent partnerships

Effective communication skills

In-depth feedback about children's progress

Early Years Foundation Stage knowledge

Food hygiene certification

Extremely involved in child's play

Soft, kind and compassionate

Patient and resilient

Affiliations

  • Walking
  • Reading

Certification

NVQ level 3 in childcare (awaiting certificate)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Babysitter

Belle Palmer
06.2025 - Current

Early years educator

Manor Twiglets
06.2024 - Current

Part time nanny

Valerie Pen
03.2024 - 06.2024

Master of Arts - Criminology

University of Kent
09.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Kent
09.2019 - 07.2022

A-Levels - Psychology

Uckfield College
09.2017 - 07.2019

A-Levels - Sociology

Uckfield College
09.2017 - 07.2019

A-Levels - English Literature

Uckfield College
09.2017 - 07.2019
Mathilda Efford