Yolanda Davids
Early Years Practitioner
Dartford,Kent
Summary
Qualified, early year's practitioner with 26 years' experience in child development and early education. Experienced, working in various childcare settings and family structures. Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team, displays a positive outlook to challenges, flexible to adjust to changes in environment. Skilled in using exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build a ‘triangle of trust', promoting strong relationships with all involved. Adept to organising engaging and educational activities that promote holistic learning in a safe space. Recognised for being friendly, compassionate and showing enthusiasm towards my work, complemented by a reputation for hard working and being organised.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Early years practitioner
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Camberwell, Southwark
09.2007 - 02.2025
- Preparing babies feeds, children's food correctly, monitor accurately their consumption.
- Have good knowledge and cater for children's dietary, health needs, paying special attention to allergies.
- Ensure daily risk assessments
- High level of infection control.
- Provide appropriate developmental activities in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage including children with Educational Needs and Disabilities pupils.
- Encourage, support, work in partnership with parents/carers to enhance their knowledge and child care skills such as; potty training, behaviour management, weaning, play activities, safe environment in the home.
- Undertaking 2 year checks, accurate verbal feedback, detailed written and electronic reports of children's overall developmental progress.
- Accurate recording, clear information regarding medication given to children.
- Liaise with outside agencies
- Participated in induction and settling in of key children, maintain care continuity through key worker child support.
- Being involved in regular staff discussions, reflection and self- development, attends training and staff meetings.
- Assist in ensuring the smooth running of nursery setting in accordance with agreed policy and procedures including; Safeguarding and Child Protection, Equal Opportunities and Inclusion, Health and Safety, Regulations, Confidentiality.
Private nanny
Jane Field and Robert Lewis
Battersea, Wandsworth
09.1999 - 10.2010
- Established positive relationships with all involved.
- Assumed total responsibility of home during parents' absence demonstrating trustworthiness.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities, behaviours of child observed-maintaining transparency in care provided.
- Safely took child to and from school, events and activities.
- Plan and prepare healthy meals, snacks and administer medicine when needed.
- Perform light housework related to child care, including washing child's clothes, cleaning up after meals and tidying play areas.
- Assisted child with homework and school assignments.
- Managed behavioural issues sensitively, fostering respect and good manners.
- Coordinated play dates and outings to foster socialisation skills.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping discover new things through play.
Volunteer Family Support Worker
Home Start
London
06.2006 - 09.2007
- Visiting and supporting families with children under five in their own homes, offering emotional, practical support whilst maintaining professional relationship.
- Offering a listening ear to parent's current struggles to signpost relevant support.
- Respect; adhere to confidentiality of information received.
- Established and maintained working relationships with parents and children based on trust and non-judgement.
- Supporting, encouraging parents' getting to appointments relating to their children or themselves.
- Escorted family to their doctor appointments.
- Keep clear about parameters, aims and boundaries of volunteer project.
- Promoted and encouraged the family getting involved with the local community.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports of visits, aiding in decision making processes, adhering to policies and procedures.
- Remained calm, poised in difficult, stressful or escalating situations, helping to comfort individuals.
- Attend monthly supervision sessions and Prep courses.
Au pair
Au pair in America
Seattle, Washington
06.1998 - 08.1999
- Developed positive, trusting relationships with parents and children.
- Cooked and provided healthy meals, ensuring balanced nutrition according to parents guidelines.
- Assisted children with homework and school assignments, offering academic support.
- Applied positive; gentle behaviour management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Supported families on holidays, supervising children and escorting them to activities.
- Assisted in light housework related to children.
- Safely transported children to and from school, events and activities.
- Accommodated last-minute schedule changes by parents, being flexible with working hours.
- Assumed total responsibility of home during parents' absence, demonstrating trustworthiness.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviours of the child observed-maintaining transparency in care provided.
- Organised fun outings during school holidays.
- Took part in monthly supervision meetings.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
University of Roehampton
London 2009 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with Childhood and Society
University of Roehampton
London 09.2007 - 07.2008
IT Skills in the Workplace - Computer Skills
Lambeth College
London 09.2004 - 07.2005
BTEC National Diploma - Early Years
Lambeth College
London 09.2003 - 07.2004
NVQ Level 2 - Early Years Care and Education
Lambeth College
London 2001 - 2002
Skills
- Proficient in child-centred learning approaches
- Effective at behaviour management
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge
- Mental Health in Early years
- Special educational needs experience
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Holder of Paediatric First Aid certificate
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Appreciation from King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Recognised by parents in the Trust by submitting a GREAT-ix for being friendly, compassionate and showing enthusiasm towards my work.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early years practitioner
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
09.2007 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with Childhood and Society
University of Roehampton
09.2007 - 07.2008
Volunteer Family Support Worker
Home Start
06.2006 - 09.2007
IT Skills in the Workplace - Computer Skills
Lambeth College
09.2004 - 07.2005
BTEC National Diploma - Early Years
Lambeth College
09.2003 - 07.2004
Private nanny
Jane Field and Robert Lewis
09.1999 - 10.2010
Au pair
Au pair in America
06.1998 - 08.1999
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
University of Roehampton
2009 - 07.2010
NVQ Level 2 - Early Years Care and Education
Lambeth College
2001 - 2002
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