Melissa Kalathil
London,Cricklewood
Summary
Dedicated early years professional with considerable experience in managing digital nursery systems, including Blossom and Ey Log. Skilled in enrolling and registering children, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring smooth daily operations within a busy early years environment. Experienced in managing parent enquiries both in person and via telephone, promoting positive behaviour management strategies, and completing detailed child observations using digital software. Committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where children aged 2-4 years old can learn and develop.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Nursery practitioner
Christchurch Kindergarten Nursery
Harrow & Wembley Branch, London
2017.10 - 2020.03
- While undertaking my Foundation Degree I was working in a nursery based in Harrow, my roles and responsibilities were being able to work in a team of practitioners, set up daily activities meeting the age and stages of children. Furthermore, I was also required to work in the children's parents.
Deputy Head
Abbey Nursery School
2021.09 - 2026.02
- Assistant the nursery manager in the daily running of a busy nursery, by ensuring the delivery of high quality care and education to children for children aged 2-4years old. Some of my key responsibilities Assisted in developing and implementing a curriculum that met the needs of individual children and ensured compliance with the EYFS framework. Conducted risk assessments and maintained appropriate hygiene standards. Managed the nursery's admin including registering members of staff as well children. I managed and submitted staff observations making sure they are linked to the framework as-well as checking spelling and grammar. I would also make updates and changes in our system according to the child's sessions. Maintaining accurate records of children's progress and completed reports. I also handled and filled application forms including personal information and proof of funding within the children's files.
Curzon Crescent Children's Centre
2015.10 - 2016.06
- As part of my one years experience in a children's centre I was required to work with a variety of children age ranging from 2-4 years, my roles within the nursery was to interact with the children and set up suitable activities according to their age and interest, some other roles within the nursery was working the team of practitioners to ensure that we were meeting the needs of the children.
Sparklers Nursery
2014.11 - 2015.07
- One years work experience in a nursery as part of my course I had to interact with the children and work with the staff in the nursery and follow orders as I was told as well as set up the play room/ for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session.
Hilton Lodge Care Home
2014.11 - 2015.06
- One years work experience in a care home where I had to talk to the residents and interact with them by playing games. From this experience I gained being able to effectively communicate with both the staff and the residents of the care home.
Saint Mary Magdalen's Roman Catholic Junior School
2013.07 - 2013.07
- Two Weeks work experience in a primary school: I had to interact with the children, help out the teachers with photo copying and laminating and had a group of children to look after on a school trip. Also I had to prepare class room displays and did reading with LA children.
Education
GCSE -
St James Catholic High School
London 2013.01 - 2014.01
CACHE Child Care Level 2 -
Barnet & Southgate College
London 2014.01 - 2015.01
Health and Social Care Level 2 -
Barnet & Southgate College
London 2015.01 - 2016.01
CACHE Child Care Level 3 Diploma - Early Years Educator
Barnet & Southgate College
2016.01 - 2017.01
Foundation Degree (Arts) - Children and Young Peoples Services
Barnet & Southgate College
2017.01 - 2019.01
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Child and Youth Studies
Barnet & Southgate College
2019.01 - 2020.01
Skills
- Expierience using software such as Blossom and Ey Log
- Enrolling and registering children using the nursery digital software
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Experience working with children from 2-4 Years old
- Ensuring smooth daily operations within a busy early years environment
- Managing parent enquires in person and Via telephone in a professional manner
- Promoting positive behaviour managment strategies
- Completing and submitting detailed child observations using the nursery digital software
Affiliations
- Volunteering
- Nature Walks
- Travelling/Exploring New Places
- Listening to Audio Books
Languages
English
Native
Malayalam
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Head
Abbey Nursery School
2021.09 - 2026.02
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Child and Youth Studies
Barnet & Southgate College
2019.01 - 2020.01
Nursery practitioner
Christchurch Kindergarten Nursery
2017.10 - 2020.03
Foundation Degree (Arts) - Children and Young Peoples Services
Barnet & Southgate College
2017.01 - 2019.01
CACHE Child Care Level 3 Diploma - Early Years Educator
Barnet & Southgate College
2016.01 - 2017.01
Curzon Crescent Children's Centre
2015.10 - 2016.06
Health and Social Care Level 2 -
Barnet & Southgate College
2015.01 - 2016.01
Sparklers Nursery
2014.11 - 2015.07
Hilton Lodge Care Home
2014.11 - 2015.06
CACHE Child Care Level 2 -
Barnet & Southgate College
2014.01 - 2015.01
Saint Mary Magdalen's Roman Catholic Junior School
2013.07 - 2013.07
GCSE -
St James Catholic High School
2013.01 - 2014.01