Sharmila Majid
London,Merton
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with extensive training in safeguarding awareness, CPR and First-aid certification, and a deep understanding of EYFS. Accomplished nursery teacher with extensive experience building positive, productive educational settings and proven expertise in health and safety procedures, key person coverage, child observation and reporting. Adept at building strong relationships with children and parents, facilitating smooth school transitions, and managing time effectively. Known for being patient and caring while ensuring proper toilet training. Committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Montessori teacher
The Montessori School Wimbledon Little House
London, Merton
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Facilitated sensory experiences to support children's understanding of the world around them.
- Served as a key worker for 8+ children
- Updated student progress reports on school database (Tapestry) for easy access by parents and management.
- Prepared learning areas with engaging resources to maintain children's interest and passion for learning.
- Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
- Improved fine motor skills in children by introducing age-appropriate crafting activities.
- Received epilepsy training
- Monitored playground activity to maintain pupil safety and security.
- Promoted child safety measures and security by implementing necessary safeguarding practices for optimal care.
- Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
Nursery teacher
Little Learners in the Park
London, Merton
01.2014 - 09.2024
- Boosted vocabulary development through singing, storytelling and role-play activities.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Designed curriculum in line with EYFS standards, promoting holistic development of children.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
- Managed children's behaviour with consistent rules and boundaries.
- Served as Key Person for 6+ children.
- Maintained detailed records of each child's progress and certain milestones reached in line with EYFS guidelines for annual reports and parents evenings.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships for effective communication about child's progress.
- Monitored playground activity to maintain pupil safety and security.
- Developed tactile motor skills in children by organising arts and crafts sessions regularly.
- Supported children with toilet training
- Cleaned and kept rooms and play areas tidy for reduced accident risks
Montessori teacher
Little Hands Montessori
London, Merton
09.2011 - 12.2013
- Enhanced children's social skills through group activities and play-based learning.
- Facilitated sensory experiences to support children's understanding of the world around them.
- Employed engaging educational activities for students to learn shapes and colours.
- Used holistic teaching and caregiving methods to support child wellbeing.
- Prepared learning areas with engaging resources to maintain children's interest and passion for learning.
Education
O Levels -
Methodist College
Colombo, Sri Lanka 01.1988 - 12.1993
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Educators
South Thames College
London 09.2003 - 07.2004
Skills
- Safeguarding awareness
- CPR and First-aid certified
- EYFS understanding
- Health and safety procedures
- Key person coverage
- Child observation and reporting
- Epilepsy and diabetes training
- Relationship building
- Toilet training
- Time management
- Patient and caring
- School transitions
Timeline
Montessori teacher
The Montessori School Wimbledon Little House
10.2024 - 02.2025
Nursery teacher
Little Learners in the Park
01.2014 - 09.2024
Montessori teacher
Little Hands Montessori
09.2011 - 12.2013
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Educators
South Thames College
09.2003 - 07.2004
O Levels -
Methodist College
01.1988 - 12.1993
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