Rhaven Coster
Edinburgh,Midlothian
Summary
I am a dedicated Nursery Practitioner who is committed to building fun, safe early years environments for positive learning outcomes. I aim to help develop children's confidence and social skills through individualised support and positive encouragement. I have a proactive and adaptable approach to my work, and I am always ready to do whatever is needed to best support the children in my care. My job is something I take such great care in, with it being my absolute passion in life; I have always wanted to work with children since I was younger.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Nursery practitioner
Cherry Pie Day Nursery
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
02.2025 - 06.2026
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and carers; kept them informed about their child's achievements and areas for improvement.
- Promoted inclusivity within the classroom using diverse teaching materials and practices.
- Tailored activities to make use of resources and engage all children based on their age, interests and abilities.
- Maintained detailed records of each child's progress, facilitating personalised care and learning plans.
Waitress
Pizza Express
Brighton
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Facilitated welcoming dining experiences for guests.
- Greeted customers and took orders with attention to detail.
- Served food and drinks efficiently while maintaining cleanliness and presentation.
- Showcased extensive knowledge of menu items, heightened customer decision making.
After School Club Worker
PLAY
Southwick, West Sussex
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported children by identifying and understanding their feelings, needs, and concerns.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols for a safe working environment.
- Collaborated with professionals, including teachers and parents, to ensure comprehensive care for children.
- Created fun, educational games for improved cognitive development in children.
Front of House
Henry's Bar
London
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided excellent customer service; this included greeting customers, taking their orders, answering questions about the menu, and ensuring their dining experience was enjoyable.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally and found solutions to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Accommodated customers with dietary restrictions or allergies by providing accurate information and suggested suitable menu options.
- Collaborated with other front-of-house staff, such as bartenders, hosts/hostesses, and fellow servers, to ensure smooth service and communication is essential.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education and Care
University of Brighton
Brighton 09.2022 - 07.2025
A Levels - Sociology, Psychology, Geography
City and Islington College
Islington, London 09.2020 - 07.2022
GCSE -
Central Foundation Girls School
Bow, London 01.2015 - 01.2020
Skills
- Child safety prioritisation
- Empathy towards children's needs
- Building trust with children
- Child-Centred approach
- EYFS understanding
- Safeguarding policy enforcement
- SEN Support
Certification
- Female Genital Mutilation: Recognising and Preventing FGM
- University of Brighton, Brighton
- Certificate Number: 0FRM-OXMK-FTTF-SCLY
- Paediatric first aid training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursery practitioner
Cherry Pie Day Nursery
02.2025 - 06.2026
Waitress
Pizza Express
04.2024 - 07.2024
After School Club Worker
PLAY
04.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education and Care
University of Brighton
09.2022 - 07.2025
Front of House
Henry's Bar
09.2022 - 08.2023
A Levels - Sociology, Psychology, Geography
City and Islington College
09.2020 - 07.2022
GCSE -
Central Foundation Girls School
01.2015 - 01.2020