Molly Sapwell
Hartwell,Northamptonshire
Summary
Friendly and approachable individual with excellent communication skills. Builds relationships easily and encourages participation in group settings. Proactive and engaging mediator with practical health and safety knowledge.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Play worker
Hanslope 326 Club
Hanslope, Milton Keynes
2023.07 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with children by actively engaging in creative play and learning activities.
- Maintained a safe and secure environment for children through constant monitoring of playground activities.
- Formed positive relationships with parents to ensure consistent communication regarding child's progress and behaviour.
- Ensured a clean play area by regularly tidying up after each activity session.
- Prepared fruit snacks for the children to promote healthy eating habits among the children.
- Managed challenging behaviour effectively.
- Confidently communicated with colleagues and children.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations and best practices regarding child safeguarding, escalating related concerns to Senior Play Worker.
- Developed positive relationships with young people, parents and professionals.
University Student
University of Essex
Colchester, Essex
2022.09 - 2025.06
- Developed excellent time management skills during university studies.
- Gained valuable team working experience by participating in multiple group projects.
- Implemented experimental design principles in various university projects, refining research skills.
- Offered constructive feedback to peers on their counselling approach during role-play exercises-fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Engaged continuously in professional development opportunities such as workshops and seminars, staying abreast of latest trends in psychology field.
- Assisted with data collection for university research studies to improve accuracy and efficiency of results.
Internship
Essex BabyLab
Wivenhoe, Essex
2022.01 - 2022.04
- Coordinated effectively with different teams in order for successful project execution.
- Improved team communication by organising regular team meetings and discussions.
- Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.
- Showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges.
- Managed time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated critical time management and organisational skills to balance studies alongside paid work.
Education
GCSEs - English Language
Northampton High School
Northampton 2015.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - English Literature
Northampton High School
Northampton 2015.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
Northampton High School
Northampton 2015.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - Religious Studies
Northampton High School
Northampton 2015.09 - 2020.06
A-Levels - Psychology
Northampton High School
Northampton 2020.09 - 2022.06
A-Levels - Religious Studies
Northampton High School
Northampton 2020.09 - 2022.06
A-Levels - Biology
Northampton High School
Northampton 2020.09 - 2022.06
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Essex
Colchester 2022.09 -
Skills
- Child supervision
- Safeguarding training
- Behaviour management
- Imaginative play development
- Communication with parents
- Child development understanding
- Special needs experience
- Empathy towards children
- Conflict resolution tactics
- Working in diverse environment
- Multitasking under pressure
- Allergy awareness
- Social inclusion techniques
- De-escalation techniques
- Breakfast club management
Timeline
Play worker
Hanslope 326 Club
2023.07 - Current
University Student
University of Essex
2022.09 - 2025.06
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Essex
2022.09 -
Internship
Essex BabyLab
2022.01 - 2022.04
A-Levels - Psychology
Northampton High School
2020.09 - 2022.06
A-Levels - Religious Studies
Northampton High School
2020.09 - 2022.06
A-Levels - Biology
Northampton High School
2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs - English Language
Northampton High School
2015.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - English Literature
Northampton High School
2015.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
Northampton High School
2015.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - Religious Studies
Northampton High School
2015.09 - 2020.06