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Sophia Naqvi

Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

Enthusiastic individual dedicated to delivering compassion, accessible support. Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence. History of achieving positive results in collaboration with multidisciplinary team. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Highly motivated individual with desire to help children in need and committed to working with children from diverse backgrounds. Quick learner, adept at adjusting to new situations and working well under pressure. Compassionate Foster carer with proven track record of providing safe, supportive and nurturing environments for children in care. Skilled in working with children with complex behavioural or emotional issues.

Overview

1
1
year of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

Teaching assistant in primary school

Academics, Supply Hereos
Birmingham, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
2024.09 - Current
  • Created visual aids for use during lessons that enhanced learner engagement and understanding of key concepts.
  • Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
  • Worked closely with teachers to implement engaging lessons which improved student participation.
  • Assisted in preparation of lesson plans, resulting in well-organised, effective classes.
  • Supported student understanding through personal tutoring sessions after school hours when required.
  • Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.

Foster Carerr

New Life Fostering Agency
Birmingham, West Midlands
2019.04 - 2021.06
  • Provided 24-hour day to day care of infants to adolescents to manage daily needs.
  • Advocated for social, emotional and educational stability of children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
  • Established close relationships with community resources, teachers and health professionals to meet children's development needs.
  • Fostered accepting, respectful and warm environment to establish safety and security for children.

Foster Carer

Birmingham City Council
Birmingham, West Midlands
2005.01 - 2018.05
  • Advocated for social, emotional and educational stability of children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
  • Attended therapy appointments and implemented advised strategies to enhance care.
  • Facilitated further skill development by providing effective mentoring in life skills.
  • Remembered children's life history by saving mementos, keepsakes and photographs.
  • Established close relationships with community resources, teachers and health professionals to meet children's development needs.
  • Comforted children during times of crisis to provide security and safety measures.
  • Fostered accepting, respectful and warm environment to establish safety and security for children.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Early years and child care

Josiah Mason College
Birmingham , West Midlands
2004-09

Certificate of Higher Education - Teaching

Matthew Bouton College
Birmingham , West Midlands
2001-09

GCSEs - Education

Lordswood Girls School
Birmingham , West Midlands
1983-09

Foundation course - Psychology

Arden University
Birmingham
2024.09 - 2025.09

Skills

  • First Aid and CPR certified
  • Clean driving license
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Behavioural challenges

Languages

Hindi
Native

Timeline

Teaching assistant in primary school

Academics, Supply Hereos
2024.09 - Current

Foundation course - Psychology

Arden University
2024.09 - 2025.09

Foster Carerr

New Life Fostering Agency
2019.04 - 2021.06

Foster Carer

Birmingham City Council
2005.01 - 2018.05

NVQ Level 3 - Early years and child care

Josiah Mason College

Certificate of Higher Education - Teaching

Matthew Bouton College

GCSEs - Education

Lordswood Girls School
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