Kate, sitter - PE38 Downham market

I am a 22 year old female who studied at the University of Bedfordshire where I have received a BA (Hons) degree in Early Years Education. I graduate from this institu-tion in July 2016 where I am expected to achieve a degree grade 2:1 (Upper Second Class Division).

I have been working with children since the age of 16, where I have cared for children from birth to the age of 6. I feel that I have a strong passion for working with young children during their early years, and believe through the important art of play and effective adult support a child can highly achieve.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

HEALTHCARE ADVISOR AT BOOTS THE CHEMIST (NVQ 2 in Healthcare)

• Responsibility of handling over the counter medication
• Responsible for giving advice to customers/patients on medical conditions
• Role of collecting and organising patient scripts in the dispensary area
• Serving customers their goods
• Taking phone calls from customers, patients and other related businesses
• Placing orders for customers, in person, online and over the phone

NANNY/BABYSITTER

• Cared for 3 children, from birth whom are now ages 5, 2.5 and 1 years old
• Help with homework/learning
• Learning through play
• Bath time
• Bed time
• Day trips
• Dropping off and collecting from school
• Cooking/feeding the children
• Overnight stays

Over the summer of 2015 I have also taken on a nanny role for a family where I cared for two chil-dren, aged 3 and 5 in either 6 or 12 hour shifts. This also included playing, feeding, bathing, and collec-tion from summer school clubs. This is now ongoing and I often babysit for the family.
I became a weekly babysitter for the younger child up until May 2016 where I assisted with his home-work sounds/phonics book and engaged and organised many play activities to stimulate and chal-lenge the child.

EDUCATION

• Downham Market High School

• College of West Anglia

• University of Bedfordshire

QUALIFICATIONS

High School - 10 GCSEs
Extended Diploma in Dance - 3 x Distinction Star
NVQ level 2 in Healthcare
BA (Hons) Degree in Early Years Education (Level 6 Early Years Practitioner)

INTERESTS/HOBBIES

- Ballet
- Tap
- Jazz/Modern
- Swimming
- Cheerleading
- Spending time with family
- Travelling the world

In May 2016 I completed my University degree where I studied Early Years Education. I graduate from this institution in July 2016 as a Level 6 Early Years Practitioner with an expected degree award of 2:1. This degree enables me to work with children from Birth to Five Years (with a degree of flexibility for slightly older children) within a range of Early Years Settings. I have completed a number of units during my three years at university, which have allowed me to gain a thorough understanding of early years care and the EYFS curriculum. To support this, I have completed a number of placements in private day care nurseries, charity run pre-schools and local primary schools which have further allowed the relevant experience and understanding of working within an Early Years setting.

Whilst completing my dissertation, I have been observing and participating in practice within a nursery for hearing impaired children. Here I am learning the importance of inclusion and ways to differentiate the curriculum for each individual child. I have completed research not only into how learning is tailored to support hearing-impaired students, but also how it differs from that of students with other special educational needs.

Alongside my degree I am also working as a child-minder for a number of families. This job involves me picking up the children from school and day care, assisting the completion of homework and the organisation of activities for free time and play.