Melissa Young
Summary
Dedicated professional with knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and a background in lesson and activity planning. Demonstrates exceptional communication and organisation skills, with a proven ability to maintain positive parent and caregiver relations and keep paperwork up to date.
Committed to safeguarding awareness, patient and caring in approach, aiming to foster a nurturing educational environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2046
2046
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Wedding Manager
Duncton Mill
Duncton, Petworth, West Sussex
2023.10 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Efficient organisation and time keeping skills
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Early years practitioner
Kiddywinks
South Molton, Devon
2014.07 - 2017.10
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
- Assisted in the planning of outdoor activities, promoting physical fitness in children.
- Facilitated educational games to improve cognitive abilities in young learners.
- Provided emotional support to children, ensuring a comforting environment.
- Arranged each room I was working in according to activity needs, maximising space usage efficiently.
- Built strong relationships with parents during pick-up and drop-off times encouraging open communication about their child's progress. Held parents evenings with my key children's parents and careers.
Early Years Apprenticeship
Little Owls
Dulverton, Somerset
2013.01 - 2014.07
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked well within a team and individually
- Kept paperwork up to date on my key children and liaised with parents where necessary
Education
Level 3 Diploma in children and young people - Early Years
Somerset Skills and Learning
Somerset 2001.04 - 2014.11
A-Levels - Health and Social Care, Psychology
Richard Huish College
Somerset 2001.04 - 2007.06
GCSEs - Including, English, Science, Child Development, Business
West Somerset Community College
SomersetSkills
- Communication and organisation skills
- Team building
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge
- Lesson and activity planning
- Safeguarding awareness
- Patient and caring
- Parent and caregiver relations
Affiliations
- I have 3 young children so i don't get much free time for hobbies, I do love walking and Pilates. I'm a very sociable person so I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Accomplishments
I have previously undertaken Safeguarding awareness, Paediatric first aid and food hygiene courses, these will need updating but i am willing to undergo further training.
Timeline
Wedding Manager
Duncton Mill
2023.10 - Current
Early years practitioner
Kiddywinks
2014.07 - 2017.10
Early Years Apprenticeship
Little Owls
2013.01 - 2014.07
Level 3 Diploma in children and young people - Early Years
Somerset Skills and Learning
2001.04 - 2014.11
A-Levels - Health and Social Care, Psychology
Richard Huish College
2001.04 - 2007.06
GCSEs - Including, English, Science, Child Development, Business
West Somerset Community College