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Serif Enes Tarhan

Enfield,London

Summary

Dedicated professional with advanced expertise in activity planning and facilitation for children aged 5-16, complemented by strong skills in behaviour management and child development. Proficient in lesson planning, curriculum development, and safeguarding procedures, with a solid understanding of EYFS standards. Adept at risk assessment and SEN support, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment. Career goals include further enhancing educational strategies to foster early literacy and holistic child development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Team Leader

Anytime Childcare, Bubbles & Smiles
Enfield, London
2023.08 - 2026.04
  • Guided teams of varying sizes, delegating tasks and ensuring adherence to safety protocols and activity schedules.
  • Managed and led engaging educational and recreational activities for groups of varying sizes, spanning ages 5 to 16 (Reception to Year 11).
  • Proactively managed specific activity zones or operational areas, ensuring smooth daily operations and high participant engagement.
  • Coordinated setup and breakdown of activity areas and equipment to ensure safety for all sessions.
  • Ensured accountability for child numbers throughout the day by managing daily registration and sign-in/out procedures.
  • Monitored safety protocols including use of hi-visibility vests and colour-coded identification for children and staff based on year groups.
  • Oversaw critical health and safeguarding measures by reviewing SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and allergy lists, ensuring adherence to all dietary and activity restrictions for individual children.

Early Years Practitioner

Comfort Anglez Daycare
Enfield, London
2020.09 - 2022.07
  • Assisted teachers in planning and facilitating age-appropriate activities.
  • Organised playgroup trips to local parks to enhance children's experiences.
  • Monitored activities closely, ensuring safety during playground time and addressing challenging behaviours with calming techniques.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and structured play activities to promote children's holistic development.
  • Fostered early literacy and intellectual growth by reading stories, facilitating discussions, and engaging children with games and books to minimize screen time.
  • Cultivated strong, empathetic relationships with all children, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), fostering positive behaviours and social skills among peers and teachers.
  • Ensured a nurturing and safe environment conducive to children's emotional, social, and intellectual growth.

Daycare worker

Little Learners
Enfield, London
2019.10 - 2020.06

• Supported cognitive development by facilitating games, simple lessons and structured play.

• Led dynamic sessions filled with variety of songs, visual aids and games to maintain engagement.

• Monitored children's interactions with others, encouraging sharing and cooperation in safe environment.

• Created lesson plans and structured play to promote children's development and enhance learning opportunities.

• Supported colleagues in creating stimulating environment, including layout and display of resources.

• Supervised large groups during outdoor play and field trips.

• Promoted good hygiene with instruction on proper techniques, consistent monitoring and personal assistance.

• Coordinated outdoor activities and recreational sporting events to keep children moving.

• Entertained children with games, stories and age-appropriate films.

• Set up equipment for children and monitored use to prevent accidents and injuries.

• Implemented positive techniques for corrective disciplinary measures.

• Targeted activities and games to suit children's ages and abilities.

• Cleaned and sanitised play areas and equipment for excellent health and hygiene standards

Education

Functional Skills English Level 2 - English

Barnet Southgate college
New Barnet, Barnet
2020.09 - 2021.07

GCSE - Maths

Heron Hall Academy
Enfield
2011.09 - 2017.07

Diploma - Childcare

Barnet Southgate college
New Barnet, Barnet
2019.09 - 2022.07

Skills

  • Activity planning and facilitation
  • Behaviour management techniques
  • Child development expertise
  • Progress monitoring
  • Classroom sanitization practices
  • Early literacy promotion
  • Equipment setup and breakdown
  • Early Years Foundation Stage knowledge
  • Food preparation and handling
  • Food safety and hygiene standards
  • Inventory management
  • Kitchen maintenance and cleaning
  • Lesson planning and curriculum development
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Playground supervision skills
  • Registration and data accountability
  • Retail Operations - Basic
  • Risk Assessment - Advanced
  • Safeguarding Procedures - Advanced
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support - Advanced

Certification

  • Health safety - Flick - 06/2023 - 06/2026
  • Paediatric first aid - Flick - 06/2023 - 06/2026
  • Fire safety - Flick - 06/2023 - 06/2026
  • Data protection and the GDPR (general data protection regulation) - Flick - 06/2023 - 06/2026

Languages

Turkish
Upper intermediate

Timeline

Team Leader

Anytime Childcare, Bubbles & Smiles
2023.08 - 2026.04

Functional Skills English Level 2 - English

Barnet Southgate college
2020.09 - 2021.07

Early Years Practitioner

Comfort Anglez Daycare
2020.09 - 2022.07

Daycare worker

Little Learners
2019.10 - 2020.06

Diploma - Childcare

Barnet Southgate college
2019.09 - 2022.07

GCSE - Maths

Heron Hall Academy
2011.09 - 2017.07
Serif Enes Tarhan