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Shannakay Coley-Edwards

North West London

Summary

Early Years Room Manager with a Level 3 Childcare qualification and extensive experience leading nursery environments and supporting young children’s development. Skilled in communication, early language development, and creating engaging, play-based learning experiences that support children’s confidence and social skills. Experienced in leading teams, maintaining high standards of care, and building strong partnerships with families. Passionate about supporting young learners in developing English language skills within nurturing and structured environments. Currently seeking an opportunity within a bilingual or international setting in Sardinia.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Room Manager

N Family Club
Dollis Hill
10.2025 - 04.2026
  • Lead daily operations ensuring a safe, nurturing environment. Support children’s communication and language development. Plan engaging activities, mentor staff, build parent relationships, and ensure safeguarding compliance.

Deputy Room Leader

Fennies Day Nursery
Brentford / Ealing
04.2025 - 10.2025
  • Supported operations, planning, and staff supervision. Delivered activities supporting early communication skills and maintained high standards.

Childcare Practitioner

Fennies Day Nursery
02.2023 - 04.2025
  • Planned activities for ages 0–2. Supported early language development and built strong relationships with children and families.

Childcare Practitioner

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery
Kenton, Harrow
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Supported children aged 0–5, promoted positive behaviour, supported SEN, and communicated with parents.

Education

Level 3 Diploma - Early Years Workforce

Uxbridge College
01.2021 - 1 2022

Skills

  • Early language & communication development
  • Creating engaging, play-based learning activities
  • Behaviour management & classroom organisation
  • Team leadership & staff development
  • Safeguarding & child protection
  • Planning, observation & assessment
  • Supporting children with additional needs (SEN)
  • Building positive relationships with families
  • Creating inclusive, stimulating learning environments

Additional information

  • Fluent English speaker
  • Strong understanding of early child development
  • Available to relocate to Cagliari, Sardinia for 6–12 months
  • Interested in bilingual and international environments

Timeline

Room Manager

N Family Club
10.2025 - 04.2026

Deputy Room Leader

Fennies Day Nursery
04.2025 - 10.2025

Childcare Practitioner

Fennies Day Nursery
02.2023 - 04.2025

Childcare Practitioner

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery
09.2021 - 06.2022

Level 3 Diploma - Early Years Workforce

Uxbridge College
01.2021 - 1 2022
Shannakay Coley-Edwards