Tracy Rickard
Stoneleigh ,Surrey
Summary
Tracy is a dedicated childcare professional with extensive expertise in newborn care and child development. Proficient in fostering mental well-being and mindful caregiving, with a strong emphasis on child safety procedures and safeguarding training. Skilled in managing baby sleep schedules, schedule management, and implementing effective sleep routines. Certified in infant CPR and First Aid, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children. Committed to enhancing children's growth through expert knowledge of child development and innovative caregiving techniques.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Night Nanny
Night Nannies
, Surrey
2017.01 - Current
- Implemented bedtime routine effectively resulting in peaceful nights.
- Comforted children during stressful events ensuring emotional well-being.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from day activities to nighttime routines, ensuring restful sleep.
- Administered first aid treatments when necessary, prioritising child safety at all times.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure consistent child-rearing practices.
- Discussed progress and behaviour with parents regularly maintaining open lines of communication.
- Administered medicine following parents' directions, and cared for children in case of illness or injury.
- Adhered to set timeframes to maintain consistency with nighttime routines.
- Support breastfeeding mothers with newborns.
- Specialist sleep consultant
- Level 3 Advanced Safeguarding Accredited
Preschool teacher
Sparrow Pre School
Stoneleigh, Surrey
2012.09 - 2021.06
- Supported special needs learners integrating them effectively into mainstream classes.
- Managed classroom behaviour, ensuring a safe, respectful atmosphere.
- Collaborated with colleagues on pedagogical approaches to improve teaching practice across the team.
- Enhanced children's language abilities through interactive storytelling sessions.
- Coordinated school events, promoting the school ethos amongst parents and community members.
- Facilitated outdoor activities enhancing motor skills development in early ages pupils.
- Administered first aid during emergencies, prioritising student safety at all times.
- Developed children's social skills for positive interactions with peers and adults.
- Nurtured children's emotional intelligence to foster empathy and understanding.
- Regularly communicated with parents about child's day-to-day activities keeping them updated on their child's experience at preschool.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by utilising creative teaching methods.
- Oversaw nap time routines ensuring restful periods for children whilst maintaining orderliness.
- Encouraged parental involvement in their child's education to strengthen home-school connections.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Established rapport with families and delivered comprehensive progress reports.
- Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
- Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
- Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
- Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
Education
GCSEs -
Ashburton High School
Surrey Skills
- Mental well-being fostering
- Baby bathing expertise
- Child development understanding
- Mindful caregiving
- Infant cpr trained
- Child safety procedures
- Sleep routine mastery
- Safeguarding training
- Newborn care experience
- First Aid
- Schedule management
- Baby sleep schedules
Timeline
Night Nanny
Night Nannies
2017.01 - Current
Preschool teacher
Sparrow Pre School
2012.09 - 2021.06
GCSEs -
Ashburton High School