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Torey Wright

Midsomer Norton,Bath and North East Somerset

Summary

I am a dedicated, punctual and motivated professional with four years of experience in the Early Years sector.

I am a bright and receptive person, able to communicate with a range of people and understand the importance of fostering and maintaining positive professional relationships.

I have strong organisational skills and pride myself on my flexibility and problem solving skills, ensuring that I adhere to deadlines and provide a continuous high standard of work.

I am great at navigating challenging conversations whilst upholding my professionalism.

I have proven leadership abilities and ensure team members receive necessary support and guidance.

I am looking forward to embarking in the next steps within my career and am committed to continuous professional development and expanding my knowledge in a different career path. I consider my skillset to be valuable and easily transferable in future employment opportunities.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Preschool Room Leader

Kids Planet Oldfield Road
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
09.2024 - Current
  • Provided support and guidance to less experienced members of staff, including learning the daily routine, completing probation packs and encouraging a high standard of paperwork.
  • Assisted in planning and organising special events such as summer fairs or holiday parties.
  • Managed team of staff to ensure effective running of the room.
  • Ensured smooth and efficient running of shift, delivering daily briefings to advise the team of the plan of the day.
  • Coordinated with other Room Leaders to share best practices and strategies.
  • Arranged and lead staff meetings, updating staff of any changes and creating a positive working environment by providing strategies to problem-solve.
  • Led daily routines, ensuring smooth transitions between activities for minimal disruption.
  • Enforced and raised awareness of nursery's policies and procedures in team of 5 people.
  • Acted as first point of contact to discuss care and education for at least 30 children by liaising with parents and senior management.
  • Achieved Level 3 in Childcare in 2025 and actively pursued further professional development by attending ongoing mandatory training sessions.
  • Encouraged mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.



  • Monitored children's progress closely, tailoring plans to meet individual needs.
  • Facilitated regular parent-teacher meetings, updating on child's progress and any concerns.
  • Interacted positively with children at all times, fostering trust and respect.
  • Enhanced children's learning experience by implementing creative play and interactive activities.
  • Created engaging learning resources for use within the setting.
  • Developed child-centred programmes, promoting social and intellectual growth.
  • Promoted an inclusive atmosphere where every child felt valued and accepted.
  • Planned and facilitated stimulating range of age-appropriate activities for 3 to 5 year olds, including creative play and arts and crafts.
  • Arranged daily outings, communicating with the other room leads to ensure safe staffing ratios, for the outing and the children who remain at the setting.
  • Led observations and assessments of learning and development of 18 children termly.
  • Ensured child records were consistently up-to-date, accessible to nursery team and maintained to high standard.



  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness in all areas utilised by children.
  • Administered medication to children, ensuring that it was in date and had appropriate labelling.
  • Prepared healthy, nutritious meals and snacks daily, adhering to current guidelines.
  • Improved overall childcare service through rigorous adherence to Ofsted regulations.
  • Cooperated fully during inspections, demonstrating professionalism at all times.
  • Ensured safety of all children under care whilst maintaining a stimulating environment.
  • Promoted compliance with EYFS curriculum requirements and integration of British values in learning and play.



  • Fostered, maintained and nurtured strong, trusting relationships with parents/carers, ensuring that they felt comfortable during tricky conversations.
  • Dealt effectively with behavioural issues, resulting in a harmonious environment.
  • Supported children with SEND, by ensuring that my team were aware of each child's individual needs and targets.
  • Planned activities and interventions to support children with additional needs.
  • Supported children in their emotional regulation throughout the day, using emotion coaching.
  • Used behaviour trackers to assess and track a child's needs and implement strategies to support them.
  • Attended regular TAC (Team around the child) meetings, involving parents and other professionals such as Area SENCO and Speech and Language Therapists.
  • Supported 'school readiness' through group times, arranging school visits and encouraging independence.
  • Supported children in transitions, such as going to school by accompanying them during their first visits and supporting them to navigate their new environment and manage their anxieties.

Early years educator

Oldfield Road Nursery
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
09.2021 - 08.2024
  • Facilitated holistic child development, creating an inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
  • Adopted a child-centred approach for fostering independence in learners from an early age.
  • Implemented strategies to meet the emotional needs of children in the early years setting.
  • Developed children's social skills through group play and interaction.
  • Encouraged creativity among students through arts-based projects and tasks.
  • Boosted the physical development of children by incorporating fun, active learning experiences.
  • Fostered a nurturing environment for optimal child growth and development.
  • Organised exciting extracurricular activities that promoted cultural understanding and diversity awareness among pupils.
  • Improved numeracy skills amongst students by introducing practical maths exercises into daily routine.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of each child's developmental progress and behavioural patterns.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Developed curiosity and independence, encouraging children to actively play and explore.
  • Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
  • Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
  • Served as Key Person for 8+ children.
  • Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
  • Enabled smooth nursery operations by preparing and maintaining learning and play resources.
  • Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to maintain safety and discipline.
  • Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
  • Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
  • Tracked and assessed learning journeys using Nursery Management Software.
  • Boosted vocabulary development through singing, storytelling and role-play activities.
  • Supervised groups of children on educational excursions.
  • Used holistic teaching and caregiving methods to support child wellbeing.
  • Reported on developmental progress to quickly identify and meet additional educational needs.
  • Supported children with toilet training to aid physiological development.
  • Encouraged sharing and teamwork for positive social development.
  • Celebrated student successes to encourage pride and sense of achievement.
  • Utilised learning through play to enhance children's creativity.
  • Devised activities to improve pupils' social, emotional and cognitive development.



  • Adhered strictly to health and safety guidelines, ensuring a safe learning environment for the children at all times.
  • Performed regular risk assessments within the school premises to ensure pupil safety.
  • Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
  • Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
  • Created a safe environment for staff and children, constantly adhering to health and hygiene requirements.
  • Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
  • Maintained a tidy, organised environment to facilitate optimal learning outcomes.
  • Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
  • Monitored playground activity to maintain pupil safety and security.
  • Safeguarded children appropriately, escalating concerns to senior staff.



  • Coordinated closely with other staff members for efficient planning of holiday events and school outings.
  • Collaborated effectively with colleagues to plan and deliver high-quality educational programmes.



  • Participated actively in continuous professional development sessions, boosting teaching competency levels over time.
  • Used skills of organisation to stay up to date with and maintain a high standard of paperwork.
  • Participated in training to meet educational standards and appropriate legal requirements.



  • Established strong relationships with parents to support children's ongoing educational needs at home.
  • Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
  • Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
  • Established rapport with families and delivered comprehensive progress reports.

Education

GCSEs - Education

Norton Hill School
Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset
09.2016 - 02.2020

NVQ Level 2 - Early Years

Bath College
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset

NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Educator

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Skills

  • Multi-tasking - During my time as a Room Leader in a busy nursery environment, multi-tasking has become one of my strong points Daily, I manage many tasks such as paperwork, supporting staff, communicating with colleagues, planning, maintaining strong relationships with parents and supporting the children in their development and tending to their needs to the best of my ability
  • Computer literate - I use computers to update a range of documents and send and respond to emails I also use tablets and iPads frequently throughout the day, to send messages to parents and update our communication app
  • Highly professional - I understand the importance of maintaining trusting, healthy relationships with the parents of the children in our care
  • Leadership Skills

Affiliations

  • I attend the gym six days a week and am motivated to ensure I have a healthy body and mind.
  • In my spare time, I love listening to music of various genres, loosing myself in a book or spending time with my friends!
  • I enjoy cooking and baking as well as eating out and trying new things.
  • I am in the process of building a portfolio in the hope of one day having the opportunity to embark in modelling opportunities.
  • I am a regular 'festival-goer', although the camping isn't really for me!

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Preschool Room Leader

Kids Planet Oldfield Road
09.2024 - Current

Early years educator

Oldfield Road Nursery
09.2021 - 08.2024

GCSEs - Education

Norton Hill School
09.2016 - 02.2020

NVQ Level 2 - Early Years

Bath College

NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Educator

Best Practice Network

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