Natasha Kadoch
North Finchley,London
Summary
- Caring Nursery Teacher at a Montessori Nursery with 2 years of experience working closely with children from ages 2 to 5.
- Skilled in creating inclusive activities that foster creativity and nurture curiosity.
- Creating a safe and supportive environment for learning through play, inspiring self-expression and personal development whilst meeting the individual needs of the children.
- Expertly navigating difficult behaviour-based situations with patience and understanding.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Nursery Teacher
Whetstone Montessori Nursery
London, London
2024.09 - Current
- Enhanced children's literacy skills by introducing age-appropriate books and storytelling sessions.
- Led singing sessions which enhanced language and communication skills.
- Applied basic first aid when necessary, ensuring prompt response during emergencies.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships for effective communication about child's progress.
- Provided individual support to children to help with learning tasks, improving their confidence.
- Supervised outdoor play, ensuring safety whilst promoting physical activity and social interaction amongst peers.
- Fostered positive learning environment by implementing inclusive teaching strategies.
- Prepared nutritious snacks for the children, promoting a healthy food choices from an early age.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create engaging lesson plans, improving learning outcomes.
- Managed children's behaviour with consistent graces and courtesies.
- Offered emotional support to distressed children, ensuring a nurturing environment was maintained at all times.
- Ensured safety of children at all times, adhering strictly to nursery guidelines and policies.
- Provided creative, fun arts and design projects to develop self-expression.
- Helped children learn numeracy skills using counting games and songs.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas and toilet area to control health risks and keep the setting hygienic.
- Built positive relationships with families, enhancing trust in care provisions.
- Supported children with toilet training to aid physiological development.
- Encouraged sharing and teamwork for positive social development.
- Celebrated student successes to encourage pride and sense of achievement.
Teaching Assistant
Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School
North London, London
2022.11 - 2024.08
- Maintained a safe, clean and organised classroom environment.
- Helped teachers plan engaging activities and created level-appropriate teaching materials.
- Prepared, maintained and used equipment and resources required to meet lesson plans and learning activities.
- Supported teachers in planning engaging learning activities for individual pupils and groups.
- Accompanied and supervised pupils on school trips.
- Complied with policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding and security.
- Planned and ran activities with small groups of children.
- Assisted with lunch time and break time duties.
- Maintained excellent student relationships with a positive attitude and emotional support.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
Nanny
Tanya Bentata
East Finchley, London
2015.08 - 2017.01
- Collected children from their school.
- Prepared a nutritious dinner for the children and their parents, promoting healthy eating habits.
- Helped the children with their homework.
- Assisted with bath time and bedtime routine in accordance with my employer, encouraging independence.
- Assisted with light housework, including dishes, sweeping and mopping, maintaining order in the house and reducing parents' workload.
- Built a positive relationship with the parents to ensure consistency and develop trust.
- Communicated with parents about their children's wellbeing and routine.
- Comforted children during stressful events ensuring emotional well-being.
- Read with the children to improve their vocabulary and reading skills.
- Took children to parks and after school activities on time and in accordance with their routine.
- Coordinated play dates and outings to foster socialisation skills in children.
Driving Instructor
Self Employed
London, London
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Tailored lessons according to the students ability.
- Encouraged courteous behaviour towards other road users fostering respect on the road.
- Managed scheduling of lessons, offering flexibility for busy learners whilst maintaining efficiency.
- Provided constructive feedback after every lesson, leading to continuous improvement in students' driving skills.
- Liaised with DVLA to arrange driving tests for students.
- Helped students prepare for practical and theory tests.
- Retained up to date knowledge of the Highway Code and other road laws.
- Communicated with students and parents to schedule driving lessons.
- Provided coaching on night-time and adverse weather condition driving equipping learners with all-weather skills.
- Cleaned instructor vehicle thoroughly between students, upholding business standards and hygiene.
- Managed complex schedule of driving lesson appointments and practical skills tests.
- Built bespoke, strategic lesson plans, tailored to individual student ability and development.
- Quickly established rapport and developed trusted professional relationships with students.
Retail Cashier
Niketown London
London, London
2010.01 - 2013.01
- Worked overtime shifts to maintain optimal workflow during busy times.
- Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Packed purchased items properly to prevent damage to products.
- Handled large volumes of cash securely, preventing loss or theft.
- Facilitated fast and accurate scanning of products, improving transaction speed.
- Took part in regular training programmes to enhance knowledge base and skills set.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, boosting staff morale and productivity.
- Maintained clean, tidy and organised checkout area.
- Assessed customer needs through clear communication.
- Maximised customer satisfaction by locating items.
- Processed refunds and exchanges at customer service desk.
- Inputted correct value of items to give customer accurate totals.
- Used POS machines to scan items and process transactions.
- Stayed up-to-date on product range to provide helpful advice to customers.
- Calculating and provided accurate change to customers after transactions.
Car Rental Agent
CitiRental
Swiss Cottage, London
2005.01 - 2008.01
- Promoted a safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results.
- Handled and managed telephone and online bookings.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and provided step-by-step solutions.
- Building and maintaining courteous and effective working relationships.
- Conducted routine inventory audits on available vehicles enhancing fleet management practices.
- Handled payments and deposits securely, minimising financial discrepancies.
- Coordinated with cleaning staff to ensure vehicles were presentable for clients.
- Maintained updated records of vehicle bookings, avoiding double reservations.
- Facilitated timely returns of rented vehicles, reducing late penalties.
- Verified and documented driver information to quickly complete booking transactions.
Education
Early Years Educator Level 3 - Early Years Education
Best Practice Network
London 2024.09 -
A-Levels - Economics
Channing School
London 2004.06 - 2004.06
A-Levels - Mathematics
Channing School
London 2004.06 - 2004.06
A-Levels - Biology
Channing School
London 2004.06 - 2004.06
GCSEs - English Language
Channing School
London 2002.06 - 2002.06
GCSEs - English Literature
Channing School
London 2002.06 - 2002.06
GCSEs - French
Channing School
London 2002.06 - 2002.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
Channing School
London 2002.06 - 2002.06
GCSEs - Physical Education
Channing School
London 2002.06 - 2002.06
GCSEs - Information Studies
Channing School
London 2002.06 - 2002.06
GCSEs - Geography
Channing School
London 2002.06 - 2002.06
GCSEs - Double Science Award
Channing School
London 2002.06 - 2002.06
Skills
- Playtime regulation
- Classroom setup management
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Storytelling
- Playground supervision
- One-to-one student support
- Learning resource development
- SEND support
- Teaching material development
- Class behaviour management
- Parent-Teacher collaboration
- Sensitivity towards children's emotions
- Creativity promotion
- Artwork and craft supervision
Affiliations
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking and Baking
- Sewing and Knitting
Timeline
Nursery Teacher
Whetstone Montessori Nursery
2024.09 - Current
Early Years Educator Level 3 - Early Years Education
Best Practice Network
2024.09 -
Teaching Assistant
Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School
2022.11 - 2024.08
Nanny
Tanya Bentata
2015.08 - 2017.01
Driving Instructor
Self Employed
2013.01 - 2015.01
Retail Cashier
Niketown London
2010.01 - 2013.01
Car Rental Agent
CitiRental
2005.01 - 2008.01
A-Levels - Economics
Channing School
2004.06 - 2004.06
A-Levels - Mathematics
Channing School
2004.06 - 2004.06
A-Levels - Biology
Channing School
2004.06 - 2004.06
GCSEs - English Language
Channing School
2002.06 - 2002.06
GCSEs - English Literature
Channing School
2002.06 - 2002.06
GCSEs - French
Channing School
2002.06 - 2002.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
Channing School
2002.06 - 2002.06
GCSEs - Physical Education
Channing School
2002.06 - 2002.06
GCSEs - Information Studies
Channing School
2002.06 - 2002.06
GCSEs - Geography
Channing School
2002.06 - 2002.06
GCSEs - Double Science Award
Channing School
2002.06 - 2002.06