Tina Ellams
Auckland Road,Herts
Summary
Reliable individual with excellent communication and relationship-building skills seeks role in nursery care. Takes instruction well and learns quickly to achieve task requirements. Confident team player working collaboratively to support learning goals.
Compassionate Nursery Practitioner with experience in early years childcare planning and delivery. Engages children using excellent communication and interpersonal skills to maximise enjoyment. Develops safe, nurturing learning environments for home-from-home care.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Nursery practitioner
Little lions pre-school & nursery
Hatfield , Herts
12.2020 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of each child's progress, facilitating personalised care and
- Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
- Oversaw key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
- Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Participated actively in team meetings and trainings; stayed updated on latest childcare best practices.
- Ensured a safe, nurturing environment for children through consistent supervision and careful monitoring of play areas.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and carers; kept them informed about their child's achievements and areas for improvement.
- Prepared daily activity schedules that promoted fun-filled learning experiences for children
- Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
- Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
Nursery assistant
star jumps
Potters bar, Herts
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with other nursery staffs to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
- Provided care for children, ensuring their well-being at all times.
- Promoted a safe and stimulating environment by managing nursery resources effectively.
- Assisted in meal preparation for nourishing the children properly.
- Supported teachers with daily routines for smoother classroom operation.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Fed meals , changed nappy’s and assisted children to use toilet.
- Practiced child protection and health and safety measures to comply with guidelines.
- Informed parents and staff members regarding activity of children.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
- Engaged children in stimulating learning-based activities and games.
Nursery assistant
Ripon park pre-school
Borehamwood , Hertfordshire
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Provided care for children, ensuring their well-being at all times.
- Ensured quality childcare by following safety regulations strictly.
- Supported special needs children individually enhancing inclusivity within the setting.
- Enhanced children's social skills through organising group activities.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts activities, fostering creativity and motor skills development.
- Supported teachers with daily routines for smoother classroom operation.
Education
Full Paediatric First Aid Qualification - First aid
Tigerlily
Welwyn 01.2026
9 credits level 3 - Elklan language and literacy for 2-4s
OCN Elklan
London 10.2021
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma for children and young people
Skills first
Potters bar03.2020
NVQ Level 2 - Understanding of autism
NCFE
Leicester08.2017
NVQ Level 2 - Early Childhood Care and Education
EDI
Barnet10.2013
Skills
- Food preparation
- Lesson planning
- Parental liaison
- Child protection safeguarding
- Key person coverage
- Child behaviour understanding
- Child observation and reporting
- Baby care competency
- Allergen awareness
- Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) childcare
- Playtime supervision
- Age-appropriate learning and skill development
- EYFS understanding
Timeline
Nursery practitioner
Little lions pre-school & nursery
12.2020 - Current
Nursery assistant
star jumps
09.2017 - 12.2020
Nursery assistant
Ripon park pre-school
09.2014 - 07.2017
Full Paediatric First Aid Qualification - First aid
Tigerlily
9 credits level 3 - Elklan language and literacy for 2-4s
OCN Elklan
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma for children and young people
Skills first
NVQ Level 2 - Understanding of autism
NCFE
NVQ Level 2 - Early Childhood Care and Education
EDI