ZENAB CHALKY

• My tasks included a lot of interpretation and administration work including recording and filing information
• I have also had the opportunity to work with children with special needs.

• Duties included planning and implementing activities, cleaning, dealing with parents and administration work.

• Duties include providing a high quality of childcare as well as a safe stimulating caring child centered environment, It also caters for children’s physical, social, emotional and interlectuall needs
• I also offer support to staff within the setting as well as working as part of a team to provide and enabling environment in which all children can play, develop and learn.

Child Development Knowledge Communication Skills Teamwork and Leadership Observation and Assessment Creativity and Planning Behavior Management Health and Safety Awareness Cultural Competence Adaptability and Flexibility Continuous Professional Development

• Strong understanding of child development theories and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Ability to create age-appropriate learning experiences that cater to diverse developmental needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to convey information clearly and build strong relationships with families.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment.
• Skills in mentoring and supporting junior staff, promoting a positive team culture.
• Proficiency in observing and assessing children's progress and developmental milestones.
• Ability to use assessment data to tailor learning experiences and support individual growth.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to design engaging activities and curriculum.
• Creative thinking to develop innovative approaches to learning and play.
• Knowledge of effective behavior management techniques to promote positive behavior in a classroom setting.
• Ability to foster a safe and supportive environment for all children.
• Understanding of health, safety, and safeguarding practices in early years settings.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds and needs of children and families.
• Skills in promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity within the learning environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and respond to the needs of children and the team effectively.
• Flexibility in working hours and tasks as needed.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and staying updated on best practices in early childhood education.
• Openness to feedback and professional growth opportunities.
• Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with digital tools and platforms for communication and documentation.
• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking skills to address challenges and find effective solutions in a dynamic environment.

• Duties included working with small children and helping them to progress in their learning
• Responsibilities also included, book keeping, registration, observations and dealing with parents as a volunteering teacher.

• Working as part of a hard working team dedicated to help strengthen the foundations of a new purpose built nursery
• Duties included working with new challenges and understanding the needs of each new individual child enrolling at the nursery.

• Responsible for a variety of tasks including sorting donations, recording information, dealing with customer queries, stacking shelves, paperwork and sales (cashier).

• Playing the lead role at the playgroup which included training staff, sorting accounts, dealing with parents and planning activities on a daily basis.