Zakiya Howard Bramble
NEW ADDINGTON, Croydon,Surrey
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in active listening, flexibility, and team building. Demonstrates a keen ability to judge character and show empathy when needed. Known for patience, supportiveness, and effective communication skills. Adept at problem-solving and working collaboratively within a team. Committed to fostering a supportive work environment while continuously striving for professional growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Early years teaching assistant
Fennies Day Nursery
Addiscombe, Croydon
09.2024 - Current
- Promoted literacy skills through storytelling sessions, puppet shows, and role-playing exercises.
- Facilitated child-centric activities to foster creativity and imagination within groups of six individual children.
- Participated actively in parent-teacher meetings, sharing insights on individual student performance and behaviour patterns.
- Implemented behavioural strategies for managing disruptive conduct, resulting in a more conducive learning atmosphere.
- Offered emotional support to pupils whilst helping them navigate through personal challenges or conflicts.
- Administered first aid during emergencies, ensuring pupil wellbeing was prioritised.
- Adapted teaching approaches based on individual learner needs and abilities lead to improved comprehension levels amongst pupils.
- Encouraged socialisation among students by organising group activities and cooperative games.
- Provided support for children with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity in classroom activities.
- Monitored children's progress, providing detailed feedback to teachers and parents.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's development, assisting teachers in assessing growth patterns over time.
- Provided additional assistance during lunch breaks, ensuring that each child received proper nutrition.
- Communicated positively and professionally with all staff and pupils, upholding school values.
- Acted as a superb role model, consistently promoting the school's mission and values.
- Supported the teacher managing a classroom of 30 pupils.
Nursery assistant
Little Elms Day Nursery
Beckenham
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Created engaging play scenarios to encourage imaginative thinking amongst children.
- Collaborated with other nursery staff to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
- Enhanced children's social skills through organising group activities.
- Supported teachers with daily routines for smoother classroom operation.
- Promoted a safe and stimulating environment by managing nursery resources effectively.
- Initiated outdoor learning sessions, allowing students to interact with nature while acquiring knowledge.
- Assisted in preparing materials for lessons, contributing to efficient class management.
- Promoted language development through storytelling sessions nurturing communication skills.
Student
John Ruskin College
Selsdon, Croydon
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated responsibility and commitment by maintaining good academic standing while balancing a part-time job and extracurricular activities.
- Gained valuable team working experience by participating in multiple group projects.
- Collaborated with classmates on group projects to achieve shared academic goals.
- Completed assignments, special projects and group work on time and achieved good marks.
- Communicated with teachers to obtain feedback, applying it to future projects.
- Developed excellent time management skills during college studies.
- Completed the Health and Social Care course at Level 3
Store assistant
Gift Bank
New Addington, Croydon
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Ensured products' freshness by regularly checking and removing expired items.
- Arranged displays attractively, driving impulse purchases.
- Monitored the shop floor consistently to deter theft and losses.
- Directed customers towards desired merchandise, successfully reducing search time.
- Assisted customers, resulting in a positive shopping experience.
- Enhanced customer service by responding promptly to queries.
- Carried out price checks accurately for correct billing at the till point.
- Pack purchased goods carefully, preventing potential damage.
- Guided customers to locate products or alternative items.
- Covered extra shifts and maintained a flexible schedule to achieve store goals.
- Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
Student
Bromley College, London South East College
Bromley
09.2020 - 07.2021
- My current role as a student of Bromley College is to,
- Work as part of a team
- Listen and follow through with instructions
- Communicate with others
- Problem Solve
- Maintain punctuality and obtain vital information when undergoing day-to-day tasks
- research and cooperate with individuals without criticism or bias
- Gave back to the community by volunteering with the organisation.
Baby Sitter
Nicole Power
Bexley
10.2019 - 04.2021
- My main duties were to safeguard, support, and care for two children between the ages of 1 to 3 years old
- Cook and prepare meals following the instructions of their parents
- Adhere to their sleep schedules and take care of hygiene and their well-being needs.
- Completed daily cleaning duties, such as hoovering, laundry, kitchen sanitation, and dusting.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open, honest communication.
- Created and led activities to cultivate meaningful relationships with children.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Health/Social Care
John Ruskin College
Croydon 09.2022 -
NVQ Level 2 - Health/Social Care
London South East College
Bromley 09.2020 - 07.2021
GCSEs - Health/Social Care, Maths, RE, English, Combine Science and English Lit
Thomas More Catholic School Purley
Purley, Croydon 09.2014 - 07.2019
Skills
- Active listening skills
- Flexibility
- A good judge of character
- Knowing how and when to show Empathy
- Patience
- Supportive
- Working as part of a team
- Team building
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Child engagement
- Basic first aid certified
- Conflict resolution among pupils
- Safeguarding protocols
- Parent-Teacher liaison
Affiliations
- Netball, running and motivating others
Certification
First Aid
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Prevent Awareness
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Early years teaching assistant
Fennies Day Nursery
09.2024 - Current
Nursery assistant
Little Elms Day Nursery
04.2024 - 08.2024
Student
John Ruskin College
09.2022 - 07.2024
NVQ Level 3 - Health/Social Care
John Ruskin College
09.2022 -
Store assistant
Gift Bank
09.2021 - 08.2022
Student
Bromley College, London South East College
09.2020 - 07.2021
NVQ Level 2 - Health/Social Care
London South East College
09.2020 - 07.2021
Baby Sitter
Nicole Power
10.2019 - 04.2021
GCSEs - Health/Social Care, Maths, RE, English, Combine Science and English Lit
Thomas More Catholic School Purley
09.2014 - 07.2019
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