Narcisa Luca
London,Greater London
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Practitioner
Galaxy Explorers Day Nursery
London, Greater London
08.2020 - Current
- Planned and led engaging activities for small groups of young children.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor play, providing first aid as necessary.
- Promoted internal policies, external legislation and regulatory guidelines.
- Worked with alarge team to complete daily tasks to schedule.
- Wrote regular activity and observation reports, monitoring children's progress and development.
- Maintained awelcoming, age-appropriate classroom environment.
- Followed nursery guidelines to address negative behaviours.
- Maintained consistently safe environments through diligent risk management in line with nursery guidelines.
- Encouraged children to share and communicate with peers to boost social development.
- Demonstrated awareness of children's cultural background, disabilities and medical histories.
- Facilitated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning and play.
- Provided kind, encouraging environments for children to learn and explore, aiding educational and social development.
- Cared for emotional and social support needs to provide holistic care.
- Safeguarded and protected the welfare of young children.
- Supported children to identify and manage their feelings and behaviours.
- Regularly utilised multi-tasking expertise to ensure multiple children's needs were effectively met.
- Closely monitored child wellbeing, regularly updating parents to assure continued safety and security.
- Passionately promoted learning through play for optimum child development.
- Prepared nutritional snacks to cater to individual dietary needs.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with parents, carers and nursery staff.
Assistant Practitioner
Bright Horizons
London, Greater London
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, andmaintain positive learning environments.
- Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Offered tailored assistance to children with special needs, determining inclusive learning opportunities.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
- Informed parents and staff members regarding theactivity of children.
- Registered information of children to maintain accurate records.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Submitted monthly reports to management.
- Supervised daily activities, lunch break and rest time to monitor schedule.
- Practised child protection and health and safety measures to comply with guidelines.
- Observed children to detect problematic behaviour.
- Comprehended and respected cultural differences, religious beliefs and preferences of parents for children.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss developments and announcements.
- Recorded and informed the manager regarding injuries and accidents.
- Taught alphabet and numeracy to enhance learning experience.
- Fed meals, changed diapers and assisted children in using the toilet.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within the nursery.
Nursery Practitioner
Zoom Nurseries
London, Greater London
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
- Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
- Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
- Boosted literacy and numeracy attainment using innovative games and exercises.
- Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
- Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
- Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
- Encouraged physical fitness and well-being through outdoor activities.
- Designed educational activities for young children in line with theEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
- Raised safeguarding concerns with senior staff to maintain positive child security and wellbeing.
- Managed misbehaviour using proven strategies and methodologies.
- Prepared functional facilities and learning resources in collaboration with the room leader.
- Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.
- Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
- Submitted written reports to parents detailing the progress and development of children.
- Updated online learning journals with excellent systems knowledge.
- Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
- Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
- Oversaw key groups of children and kept detailed progress observations.
Shop Manager
Bonne Bouche Catering
London, Greater London
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Recorded and reordered used ingredients and materials to maintain operational efficiency.
- Observed food labelling legislation for faultless company compliance.
- Delivered required production quantities through considered planning.
- Implemented strict allergen procedures for steadfast compliance with agreed standards.
- Motivated bakery teams to achieve daily production goals.
- Assessed product quality to maintain brand reputation.
- Devised and implemented daily production plans to meet consumer demand.
- Produced products to exact recipe specifications.
- Maintained impeccable health and hygiene standards in front- and back-of-house areas.
- Reported production issues and resolved concerns with suppliers, customers and service teams.
- Remained knowledgeable in HACCP standards for safe, secure working environments.
- Handled bakery transactions and operated cash registers with accuracy.
- Followed standardised recipes to guarantee product consistency.
- Rotated prepared bakery items to maintain appetising, visually appealing displays.
- Regularly cleaned bakery areas, strictly following disinfection guidelines to sustain safe food preparation environments.
- Calculated required timescales and quantities using basic numeracy skills.
- Delivered outstanding customer service to improve word-of-mouth recommendations.
- Performed daily opening and closing functions such as stock counting, cashing up and securing bakery premises.
- Tracked baking ingredients and replenished stock to maintain active inventory.
- Evaluated display and appearance of goods to maintain aesthetics.
- Monitored expiry dates and used ingredients accordingly.
- Answered questions and advised customers regarding flavours and selections.
- Weighed, priced and packaged items for customers.
- Weighed, priced and packed baked goods for sale.
- Baked sweet and savoury items to exact recipes for guaranteed customer satisfaction.
- Collected payments and provided receipts for customers.
Bakery Shop Assistant
Bonne Bouche Catering
London, Greater London
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Produced and decorated high volumes of baked goods to meet daily production targets.
- Handled bakery transactions and operated cash registers with accuracy.
- Followed standardised recipes to guarantee product consistency.
- Rotated prepared bakery items to maintain appetising, visually appealing displays.
- Regularly cleaned bakery areas, strictly following disinfection guidelines to sustain safe food preparation environments.
- Calculated required timescales and quantities using basic numeracy skills.
- Delivered outstanding customer service to improve word-of-mouth recommendations.
- Performed daily opening and closing functions such as stock counting, cashing up and securing bakery premises.
- Tracked baking ingredients and replenished stock to maintain active inventory.
- Evaluated display and appearance of goods to maintain aesthetics.
- Monitored expiry dates and used ingredients accordingly.
- Answered questions and advised customers regarding flavours and selections.
- Weighed, priced and packed baked goods for sale.
- Baked sweet and savoury items to exact recipes for guaranteed customer satisfaction.
- Collected payments and provided receipts for customers.
Education
GCSEs - Natural Science
College Emil Racovita
Vaslui/Romania 09.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business and Human Resource Management
Anglia Ruskin University London
London 01.2020 - 08.2022
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Commitment to quality services
- Excellent customer service skills
- Time management skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Team player
- Team-leadership
- Creativity
- Punctuality, meeting deadlines
- Good planning, implementation and coordination skills
- Work ethic
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality
Languages
English
Fluent
Romanian
Native
Timeline
Assistant Practitioner
Galaxy Explorers Day Nursery
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business and Human Resource Management
Anglia Ruskin University London
01.2020 - 08.2022
Assistant Practitioner
Bright Horizons
04.2018 - 02.2020
Nursery Practitioner
Zoom Nurseries
02.2018 - 04.2018
Shop Manager
Bonne Bouche Catering
04.2017 - 02.2018
Bakery Shop Assistant
Bonne Bouche Catering
09.2015 - 02.2018
GCSEs - Natural Science
College Emil Racovita
09.2007 - 06.2010
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