Mava Jackson
Brierley Hill,Dudley
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with extensive expertise in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) understanding and a nurturing personality. Demonstrates exceptional skills in building trust with children, fostering hand-eye coordination, and adhering to safeguarding procedures. Holds childcare qualifications and paediatric first aid certification, ensuring safety consciousness and hygiene standards enforcement. Committed to a child-centred approach, promoting sensory play activities and healthy snack preparation while maintaining cultural awareness. Career goal includes advancing in roles that prioritise child protection knowledge and empathetic understanding.
Highly motivated individual with desire to help children in need and committed to working with children from diverse backgrounds. Quick learner, adept at adjusting to new situations and working well under pressure.
Compassionate and dedicated, excels in building strong relationships and providing emotional support. Possesses effective communication and problem-solving skills, ensuring nurturing environment for children. Committed to making positive difference as a lunchtime supervisor.
Diligent and compassionate, known for fostering safe and welcoming environment for children. Skilled in conflict resolution and maintaining order, ensuring harmonious lunchtime experience. Dedicated to making positive impact and contributing to overall well-being of students.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Foster carer
Birmingham Children's Trust
Birmingham, Birmingham
2020.08 - Current
- Monitored and documented child's development for assessment by social services team.
- Provided emotional support to children in foster care.
- Ensured safe and supportive living environment for children.
- Arranged social activities to enhance peer interaction.
- Managed medical appointments and health needs of children.
- Attended numerous training courses for better understanding of foster children's needs.
- Maintained a nurturing environment promoting security.
- Tracked and recorded child's progress for social services review.
Nursery officer
Early Years Agency
Birmingham, Birmingham
2019.10 - 2020.10
- Fostered an inclusive environment where all children felt valued and accepted.
- Implemented safeguarding policies to protect children from harm or abuse.
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual child's needs, ensuring effective learning process.
- Organised fun activities, enhancing social skills of children.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to ensure continuity of care.
- Kept accurate records about each child's progress, aiding in parent-teacher conversations.
- Maintained cleanliness in nursery facilities to provide a healthy environment for children.
- Maintained detailed records of each child's progress, facilitating personalised care and learning plans.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher meetings, fostering strong communication channels between nursery and home environments.
- Ensured a safe, nurturing environment for children through consistent supervision and careful monitoring of play areas.
- Incorporated songs and rhymes into daily routines, enhancing toddlers' speech abilities.
- Improved fine motor skills in children by introducing age-appropriate crafting activities.
- Prepared daily activity schedules that promoted fun-filled learning experiences for children.
- Managed child behaviour effectively resulting in harmonious learning environments.
Nursery officer
Connex Agency
Birmingham, Birmingham
2019.08 - 2020.10
- Coordinated with nursery staff to facilitate daily operations smoothly.
- Administered first aid when required, ensuring prompt response during accidents.
- Evaluated developmental needs of children and planned suitable interventions accordingly.
- Held regular meetings with parents to share progress reports.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents to guarantee continuity of care.
- Applied safeguarding policies to shield children from harm or abuse.
- Sustained cleanliness and safety within nursery environment, contributing to healthier space for children.
- Followed safety regulations strictly, ensuring quality childcare.
- Prepared age-appropriate teaching materials to support effective lesson delivery.
- Assisted in developing educational programmes to enhance children's learning engagement.
- Prepared age-appropriate teaching materials aiding effective lesson delivery.
- Improved fine motor skills in children by introducing age-appropriate crafting activities.
- Prepared daily activity schedules that promoted fun-filled learning experiences for children.
- Promoted inclusivity within the classroom using diverse teaching materials and practices.
- Participated actively in team meetings and trainings; stayed updated on latest childcare best practices.
- Ensured a safe, nurturing environment for children through consistent supervision and careful monitoring of play areas.
- Adhered strictly to hygiene standards whilst preparing meals and snacks; ensured overall well-being of children.
Nursery officer
Lime Tree Children's Centre
Birmingham, Birmingham
2008.09 - 2019.07
- Organised fun activities, enhancing social skills of children.
- Set up displays reflecting current educational themes, making learning more interactive.
- Fostered an inclusive environment where all the children felt valued and accepted.
- Supported children's emotional development with thoughtful conversation and empathetic listening.
- Took part in training sessions to improve professional knowledge and skills.
- Kept accurate records about each child's progress, aiding in parent-teacher conversations.
- Managed nap and snack times effectively, instilling discipline among children.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for balanced diet of children.
- Coordinated with other nursery staff for smooth operations on daily basis.
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual child's needs, ensuring effective learning process.
- Implemented safeguarding policies to protect children from harm or abuse.
- Promoted good behaviour amongst children by setting clear boundaries.
- Provided first aid when necessary, ensuring quick response during accidents.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to ensure continuity of care.
- Used storytelling as a tool to stimulate imagination and develop language skills of children.
- Assessed developmental needs of children and planned appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Maintained cleanliness in nursery facilities to provide a healthy environment for children.
- Ensured children's safety by constantly monitoring play areas.
- Conducted regular meetings with parents for progress reports sharing.
- Facilitated learning through creative play, story telling and art projects.
Catering assistant
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Birmingham, Birmingham
1990.06 - 2008.09
- Managed inventory of catering supplies, reducing waste through efficient usage and ordering practices.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area to ensure health and safety regulations were met.
- Conducted routine checks on cooking equipment for timely maintenance or replacement if necessary.
- Implemented hygiene protocols throughout daily duties ensuring safe food handling.
- Provided excellent customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Adhered to portion control guidelines whilst serving meals, maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Set up dining areas for special events, improving the overall ambiance.
- Prepared high-quality meals for customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced customer experience by promptly addressing queries and complaints.
- Maintained safe food storage methods for optimal freshness.
- Chopped vegetables and prepped meats, speeding up cooking processes.
- Furnished prep tables, resulting in seamless meal preparations.
- Ensured timely restocking of kitchen supplies leading to uninterrupted service provision.
- Stored delivered goods for easy access during cooking operations.
- Loaded dishwasher after each use contributing to an organised workspace.
- Followed health regulations whilst handling food to maintain hygiene standards.
Education
Higher National Diploma in Nursery Nursing - Nursery Nursing
Handsworth College
Handsworth Birmingham 1993.09 - 1995.07
Skills
- EYFS understanding
- Nurturing personality
- Child-Centred approach
- Childcare qualifications
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Empathetic understanding
- Team player
- Child protection knowledge
- Time efficiency
Affiliations
- Singing at gospel functions, Going to the cinema. reading and listening to music.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Foster carer
Birmingham Children's Trust
2020.08 - Current
Nursery officer
Early Years Agency
2019.10 - 2020.10
Nursery officer
Connex Agency
2019.08 - 2020.10
Nursery officer
Lime Tree Children's Centre
2008.09 - 2019.07
Higher National Diploma in Nursery Nursing - Nursery Nursing
Handsworth College
1993.09 - 1995.07
Catering assistant
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
1990.06 - 2008.09