Sarah

My Summary

My Experience

St Dominic's nursery March 2015 -present
Room leader/supervisor


Alderley Day Nursery Montessori. March 2012– March 2015
-Nursery Nurse
Here I have worked delivering the EYFS curriculum as well teaching using the Montessori methods and teaching children how to use the equipment correctly. I have supported children in refining their senses as well as their fine and gross motor skills. Within the Montessori curriculum, I also teach children basic literacy and mathematics. I have key children that I work with, which I observe and plan next steps for in order for them to progress and to enhance their learning experiences. I have developed strong partnerships with parents and professionals that work within the setting or visit. I attend staff meeting once a month whereby, I always make a positive contribution and at times have planned staff training sessions in regard to the importance of the outdoors for children’s learning. I believe children learn in a great variety of ways and while working here I have shown my ability to adapt my teaching to suit that of the children. I also keep records of all my key children and track their progress and inform parents so they are up to date. I attend parent evenings to talk to parents about progress made and what next steps are going to be implemented and to answer any questions they may have. In this setting I am designated outdoors coordinator, and I am responsible for making sure staff and children are gaining as much as they can from the outdoors and to ensure the outdoor environment is used in an educational way as well as a space for physical play and exploration.

Young Explorers Childcare. 2009 – 2011
-Early Years Practitioner
I worked here for two years working with a variety of age groups from babies, toddlers, pre-school and before and after school club 0-10 years, my main responsibilities are maintaining a stimulating, safe and comfortable environment for the children, meeting and greeting parents, children and visitors, ensuring that planning and risk assessments were up to date, observing children and keeping record of their development. While working at the setting, I was a keyworker to a number of children and I have gained experience working with children that have Autism and Speech and language difficulties as well as children that have behaviour difficulties. I gained an in depth, knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. I gained experience in leading and directing activities. I was responsible for completing daily room assessments; e.g.room temps and water temps and also maintaining hygiene and cleanliness e.g. disinfecting equipment .

My Qualifications

Macclesfield College2012 – 2013

NVQ Level 3CACHE Children
People’s Workforce Diploma
Mathematics. PASS
Literacy PASS
ICT PASS

Young Explorers/2009 – 2010
Platinum Training & Development

Level 2 CACHE Certificate in Children’s Care, PASS
Learning and Development
Level 2 NVQ City & Guilds Certificate in Children’s Care, PASS
Learning and Development


Maryhill High School 6th Form College 2006 – 2008
Achieved at A level:

Media Studies. C
Sociology. C
English Literature. D
Maryhill High School 2001- 2006
Achieved at GCSE level:

English Language. C
English Literature. C
Drama CC
(Double Award)
Religious Studies. C
I.C.T. C
Health & Social Care CC
(Double Award)
Mathematics. D
Science DD
(Double Award)


Additional Certifications:

-First Response, Paediatric First Aid Training From 2010
-Work Safe Training Systems, Certificate of First Aid From October 2012
-Level 2 & Level 3 Module 8 – Stoke Speaks Out

From June 2010
(Supporting children’s communication)

My Availability

Mon-fri

My Fees

• Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
• Childminding from £6.25 per hour