STEPHEN YULE
Newton-Le-Willows,Merseyside
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in team leadership and liaison, staff development and training, and organisational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, data management and analysis, and computer literacy. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, verbal communication, and health and safety compliance. Adept at conflict resolution strategies, first aid certification, customer service excellence, independent work capability, parent communication, multi-agency collaboration, team collaboration, behaviour management. Committed to fostering a safe and productive work environment while achieving career goals in leadership and operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Nursery practitioner
Little Explorers Nursery
Wigan
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular parent-teacher meetings, fostering strong communication channels between nursery and home environments.
- Developed stronger language skills in children by implementing creative storytelling sessions.
- Assessed individual learning needs of each child; tailored teaching methods accordingly.
- Ensured a safe, nurturing environment for children through consistent supervision and careful monitoring of play areas.
Nursery practitioner
Kids Planet Billinge
Wigan
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Participated actively in team meetings and trainings; stayed updated on latest childcare best practices.
- Collaborated closely with other practitioners to create engaging lesson plans catered to different learning styles.
- Provided support during meal times, encouraging balanced diets for better health.
- Adhered strictly to hygiene standards whilst preparing meals and snacks; ensured overall well-being of children.
Nursery practitioner
Little Foxes Nursery
Newton-Le-Willows
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Improved fine motor skills in children by introducing age-appropriate crafting activities.
- Incorporated songs and rhymes into daily routines, enhancing toddlers' speech abilities.
- Managed child behaviour effectively resulting in harmonious learning environments.
- Provided support during meal times, encouraging balanced diets for better health.
Nursery Practitioner
Kids Planet Day Nurseries
Lymm
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Working alongside staff to ensure the safeguarding of children
- Using the EYFS to create activities to enhance children's learning
- Completing online paperwork daily which includes observations and daily activities
- Leading the room when the room leader is absent
- Working with a key group of children that I plan activities for and monitor their progression
- Working alongside parents to ensure their child's development is fulfilled to its full potential.
- Using phone to communicate - answering phones when parents ring to check on their child
- Liaising with different professionals - Multi Agency Working
Assistant Teaching
St Marks Primary School
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Working in EYFS to assist the class teacher in the classroom environment, setting up activities and resources
- Working with small groups and 1:1 with children who require extra support
- Working 1:1 with a child displaying challenging behaviour outside the classroom environment on an individualised timetable
- Running after school clubs
- Mentoring small groups of Year 5 and 6 pupils in Numeracy
- Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records
- Organised and distributed learning materials like homework, textbooks, and classroom supplies.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Worked with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
Courier
Yodel
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Inspected and maintained gas, oil and water levels as well as tyres, lights and brakes.
- Obtained signatures on all invoices and credits.
- Reported any errors found on delivery documents to supervisor.
- Evaluated customer needs and determined appropriate action, referring questions to management when necessary.
- Planning my route on a daily basis using latest technology
- Communicated with customers at each drop off.
- Management of own workload
- Lone working skills
Worker Volunteer
ICS Restless Development
Kabwe
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Taught sexual health to children aged 11-19 with classes as large as forty pupils, often with challenging behaviour - also devised each lesson plan
- Advised and gave information aimed at mothers and young people in the local clinics that made a difference in the local community improving their situation.
- Worked in challenging conditions to overcome a language barrier, culture differences and environmental challenges.
- Established successful youth groups within the community.
- I went on local radio to promote the work I was doing.
- I was part of a team of other UK and Zambian volunteers in conditions outside of my comfort zone.
- Organised events in school that pupils participated in.
- Worked successfully alongside teachers in the school.
Worker Support
Castlerock Recruitment Group
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Engaged children and young people with disabilities in a variety of activities, enhancing social skills in and out of the home.
- Provided personal care where required.
- Maintained close relationships with children and families in my care.
- Acted as a good role model and building up trust and respect.
- Undertook First Aid Training.
- Managed a small team of support workers in a play centre.
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Carried out daily paperwork regarding activities carried out and also self care routines
Childcare Worker
Residential Care Group
Warrington, Cheshire
08.2015 - 09.2015
- Worked in a mainstream residential setting with young people with challenging behaviour.
- Sleeping in duties.
- Daily recording of information/paperwork completed regarding activity logs, incident reports and financial spends for house budget
Worker Support
Castlerock Recruitment Group
09.2014 - 08.2015
Worker / Buddy up Volunteer
Warrington Youth Club
12.2011 - 09.2014
- Directed activities that promoted growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
- Buddy Up program - being paired with a disabled young person to build relationships and help them grow
Assistant Sales
Sports Direct Ltd
09.2008 - 08.2014
- Assisted customers through interaction.
- Stock control - using latest technology to identifying rates of stock and lines that are selling well.
- Responsible for processing cash and card payments.
- Received and processed product returns - filling out paperwork for returned items and integrating them back onto the shop floor.
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
Assistant Teaching
Primary School
Warrington, Cheshire
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Worked on a 1:1 basis with a vulnerable child
- Motivated young people and provided opportunities they wouldn't normally get in a safe and enjoyable environment.
- Worked with the class teacher to create a positive learning environment.
- Broke down barriers to learning by motivating pupils an and out of the classroom and on educational visits.
- Worked successfully both individually and as part of a team of professionals to meet children's needs.
Education
Assistant QCF Qualification - Education
The Learning College
OnlineBachelor of Science: Integrated Working With Children And Young People - undefined
Hill University
Ormskirk, LancashireA-Levels - ICT, Business
Penketh Sixth Form
GCSE - Maths, English Literature, English Language, Art and Design, German, Applied Science, ICT, RE
Penketh High School
Skills
- Team leadership and liaison
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Staff development and training
- Organizational skills
- Computer literacy
- Data management and analysis
- Attention to detail
- Verbal communication
- Health and safety compliance
- Conflict resolution strategies
- First aid certification
- Self-motivation
- Customer service excellence
- Independent work capability
- Parent communication
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Behaviour management
- Conflict resolution
Affiliations
- Photography
- Sketching and drawing
- Walking
- Baking
- Sport (football and darts)
Timeline
Nursery practitioner
Little Explorers Nursery
01.2024 - Current
Nursery practitioner
Kids Planet Billinge
03.2022 - 12.2023
Nursery practitioner
Little Foxes Nursery
10.2019 - 03.2022
Nursery Practitioner
Kids Planet Day Nurseries
03.2017 - 10.2019
Assistant Teaching
St Marks Primary School
09.2016 - 03.2017
Courier
Yodel
06.2016 - 08.2016
Worker Volunteer
ICS Restless Development
02.2016 - 04.2016
Worker Support
Castlerock Recruitment Group
10.2015 - 01.2016
Childcare Worker
Residential Care Group
08.2015 - 09.2015
Worker Support
Castlerock Recruitment Group
09.2014 - 08.2015
Worker / Buddy up Volunteer
Warrington Youth Club
12.2011 - 09.2014
Assistant Teaching
Primary School
09.2011 - 06.2013
Assistant Sales
Sports Direct Ltd
09.2008 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science: Integrated Working With Children And Young People - undefined
Hill University
A-Levels - ICT, Business
Penketh Sixth Form
GCSE - Maths, English Literature, English Language, Art and Design, German, Applied Science, ICT, RE
Penketh High School
Assistant QCF Qualification - Education
The Learning College
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