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Vanessa Reynolds

Vanessa Reynolds

St Austell

Summary

Dynamic and versatile professional with a strong foundation in childcare and education, holding a Level 3 qualification. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, emotional support abilities, and a talent for team collaboration. Experienced in public relations, customer service, and safeguarding procedures. Adept at time management, critical observation, and creative leadership. Committed to fostering child development through engaging activities such as arts and crafts, puppet shows, and sensory activities. First-aid certified with comprehensive health and safety knowledge. Career goal: to leverage skills in a nurturing environment that supports children's growth and learning.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Catering Assistant

Roly's Fudge Pantry
Fowey
01.2017 - I currently work here
  • Job role includes preparing and baking the fudge, taking orders, serving customers, rotating stock, cleaning the premises to ensure good hygiene
  • Handling money responsibly and working long hours in a busy, pressured environment
  • Maintained clean and tidy appearance, wearing protective equipment when necessary.
  • Kept clean, tidy kitchen to minimise health and safety risks to residents.
  • Handled customer complaints with professionalism and patience, resolving issues promptly to maintain positive relationships.
  • Completed daily cleaning and restocking checklists to support kitchen operations.
  • Replenished items and organised displays to keep stock looking professional.
  • Managed stock levels on the shop floor, restocking items to maintain optimal inventory.
  • Rotated stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses.
  • Processed transactions efficiently, including cash, credit card, and gift voucher payments.
  • Processed and loaded deliveries and backstock onto store shelves.
  • Encouraged customer loyalty by building positive rapport with regular customers.
  • Opened and closed store by completing security, cleaning and financial checklists.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, including cashing up and securing the premises.
  • Shared new products and promotions with customer to encourage sales.
  • Maximised sales by quickly locating correct items, colours and sizes.
  • Built displays of items for special promotions and updated signs with correct pricing.
  • Met sales targets through proactive promotion and excellent customer service.

Youth worker (Resedential Support worker)

Go Beyond Charity
st austell
11.2024 - 11.2025
  • Working with children taking them to different activities, creating different games
  • Planning different weeks for each child, working closely with others to help the charity and fundraising
  • Working with children aged 8-14
  • Developed strong rapport with youths by engaging in regular, open conversations.
  • Conducted risk assessments prior to outdoor activities ensuring safety of all participants.
  • Maintained safe, positive environment to encourage youth participation and growth.
  • Used music, art and sensory experiences to encourage child expression.

My role here at Go Beyond is to help assist disadvantaged children who are suffering from a tough background, this could be a young carer, domestic abuse/sexual, struggles with managing their emotions, ADHD/ADD/AUTISM and kids who are in need of a well deserved break. my week at work consists of, leading inside and outdoor activities, running my own activities. This job is like a Live-In residential so I'm there 60 hours a week. I have had great feedback at my job so far after being there for a month.

  • Maintained excellent youth relationships by providing a supportive, trusting and comforting environments.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere, encouraging diversity and fostering mutual respect among youths from varied backgrounds.
  • Helped young people overcome personal difficulties by providing helpful and supportive environments and attentively listening to concerns.
  • Undertook work directly with young people in community projects, residential activities and outdoor education.
  • Built healthy and long-lasting relationships with young people by providing supportive, helpful and caring environments.
  • Planned and delivered effective programmes for teenagers to help reduce issues, including smoking, drinking, drugs, violence and bullying.
  • Continuously encouraged young people to reach their full potential by celebrating achievements and educating on poor behaviour.
  • Kept up-to-date with latest youth trends and preferences to plan engaging activities.

Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs

Vision for education
Cornwall , Cornwall
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Supervised and supported SEN pupils to complete in-class activities.
  • Provided 1:1 and group support for class activities and outdoor recreation.
  • Assisted in the development of social skills through structured group activities and peer interactions.
  • Supervised children during activities and play, helping maintain safety and proactively address behavioural problems.
  • Provided hands-on support during school outings, ensuring safety and inclusion of SEN students.
  • Organised classroom spaces and materials to help teacher prepare for lessons.
  • Offered students one-on-one assistance with class assignments and activities.
  • Implemented behaviour management techniques to create a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Implemented individual education plans for students with learning difficulties.
  • Quickly built strong, long-lasting relationships with students to obtain extensive knowledge on individual needs and struggles.
  • Organised and prepared materials that catered to the specific needs of SEN students.
  • Assisted in adapting classroom environments to be more sensory-friendly for students with sensory processing issues.
  • Promoted positive behaviour through the implementation of reward systems tailored to individual needs.
  • Planned and prepared lessons with lead teacher, evaluating and adjusting to meet diverse learning styles.
  • Monitored and recorded progress of SEN students, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
  • Encouraged student interaction to develop positive learning and socialisation experiences.
  • Moved with children between classes, keeping students in line and minimising disruptions.
  • Conducted sensory activities to support students with autism, improving their focus and engagement.
  • Participated in professional development courses focused on the latest SEN teaching methodologies.
  • Prepared indoor and outdoor spaces for recreational activities to support children's physical health and development.

Entertainer

Parkdean
Cornwall
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Working as a trouper (entertainer) for a holiday park in Cornwall with Parkdean for a year
  • Within this role as a trouper, I had to do the daytime activities with children such as slime, pottery, party dances, puppet show etc
  • Evening entertainment mini children's disco, I have also done skin work with character mascots
  • I done family game shows, all by myself running a small venue
  • Quizzes
  • I am a singer too, so I done my 45 min cab set
  • Setting up and tech the live at a for their performances
  • And much much more
  • I was exceptionally good at talking with the guest I am very loud bubbly and confident and am up for a good laugh
  • Interacted with members of public with confidence and charisma.
  • Greeted and welcomed guests to provide interaction before performing act, creating warm and pleasant environment.
  • Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in event schedules or performance requirements, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving abilities.
  • Developed and delivered show content in line with age-appropriate standards.
  • Managed costume and prop preparation, ensuring all materials were performance-ready and met safety standards.
  • Encouraged crowd to join or perform duet to integrate lively and positive camaraderie.
  • Remained calm under pressure to deliver entertainment act, maintaining composure and pleasant demeanour.
  • Choreographed and executed entertaining routines for large audiences.
  • Attended regular rehearsals to practice and perfect performances and learn to create crowd-pleasing shows.
  • Specialised in children's party entertainment, including songs, dances and games.
  • Delivered engaging and dynamic performances at various venues, captivating diverse audiences with a wide range of entertainment skills.
  • Used costumes and props to match theme of event, delivering impressive performance.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development, attending workshops and training sessions to expand entertainment skill set and industry knowledge.
  • Accepted song and dance requests to accommodate music preference of audience.
  • Performed dances, routines, acting and singing for variety of performances.

Education

A-Levels - CACHE Level 3 DiplomaChildcare Education and Early years

St Austell college
St austell
09.2022 - 09.2024

GCSE's - English Literature, English Language, Science, Maths, Geography, Music, Art, PE

Fowey River Academy
06.2020

Skills

My Skills

  • Regular singing lessons since 2019
  • Amazing communication skills
  • Down to earth and bubbly
  • Talented team worker
  • Exceptionally reliable
  • Good at time management
  • Willingness to learn
  • level 3 childcare and education Qualified
  • Customer focused
  • Public Relations
  • Deadline management
  • Critical observation
  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Emotional support abilities
  • Time-management
  • Community networking
  • Safeguarding procedures
  • First-aid certified
  • 1:1 SEND support
  • Health and safety knowledge
  • Meal preparation
  • Activity planning
  • Child safeguarding
  • Behavioural Management
  • Self-motivation
  • Child development knowledge
  • EYFS curriculum expertise
  • EYFS framework reporting
  • Arts and crafts
  • Communication
  • Puppet shows
  • Vocal techniques
  • Stage presence
  • Audience engaging
  • Audio editing
  • Time efficiency
  • Children entertaining
  • Confidence projection
  • Crowd interaction
  • Dancing
  • Intuitive understanding of audiences
  • Singing talent
  • Creative leadership
  • Stage lighting design
  • Customer relationship management
  • Risk assessment
  • TEAM TEACH TRAINED
  • Behaviour management
  • Food preparation
  • LEVEL 3 FIRST AID TRAINED
  • Emotional support
  • Health and safety
  • Sensory activities
  • Positive attitude
  • Flexible working hours
  • Customer Service
  • Building relationships
  • Creative thinking
  • Respect for diversity
  • Case note writing
  • Safeguarding protocols
  • Active listening
  • Data recording and reporting
  • Driver'S licence
  • Mental health support techniques
  • Risk Management
  • Driving license
  • First Aid certification
  • Health and safety training
  • Empathetic listening

Certification

Level 3 First Aid training and Fire Saftey

Teach teach certificate

Sexual Harassment Awareness course

Data Protection and the GDPR course

Child safeguarding (Level 2)

Health and safety introduction course

Manual handling course

Food hygiene level 2 course

Food allergy and intolerance training

Custom

I’m currently volunteering at my local arts theatre called ‘st Austell arts theatre’ every Saturday and any extra days I can pick up, to gain more knowledge within the performing arts industry, I’m working up to achieve setting up my own singing class and drama business for children and young adults, this is a way to gain more knowledge and offering my spare time to a theatre group local to me.

I’m currently also working on my professional portfolio for my singing to gain more interaction with the public eye and gain more understanding and knowledge of the industry

Affiliations

  • singing
  • walking
  • volunteering at my local theatre
  • cooking/baking

Interests

  • Singing
  • Vlogging
  • Cooking/baking
  • Swimming
  • Learning new hobbies…
  • Hiking
  • Travelling
  • Reselling
  • Digital marketing

Timeline

Youth worker (Resedential Support worker)

Go Beyond Charity
11.2024 - 11.2025

Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs

Vision for education
10.2024 - 11.2024

Entertainer

Parkdean
02.2024 - 09.2024

A-Levels - CACHE Level 3 DiplomaChildcare Education and Early years

St Austell college
09.2022 - 09.2024

Catering Assistant

Roly's Fudge Pantry
01.2017 - I currently work here

GCSE's - English Literature, English Language, Science, Maths, Geography, Music, Art, PE

Fowey River Academy
Vanessa Reynolds