Sarah is an English nanny who is looking for a full time live in nanny position and is available to start ASAP.

Sarah completed a CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education in June 2005, during her studies she was also required to carry out practical placements both as a nanny and as a nursery assistant. She has been working at a local nursery since Dec 06.

Sarah has only got her provisional licence at this stage so is unable to drive. She has a UK CRB check issued in July 2005; she also sat a first aid course in November 2002 that has now expired.

Sarah - Curriculum Vitae

Personal profile

„X Friendly, motivated, and enthusiastic carer.
„X Works well with groups and individuals.
„X Good one to one communicator, when talking to parents, other adults and with children.
„X Reliable, dependable, and punctual.
„X Energetic, creative, and imaginative with ideas such as planning day activities.
„X Often shows initiative, and is able to work independently.

Experience

„X Knowledge based on experience of work in a wide range of childcare settings e.g. nurseries, home setting, schools, summer holiday resorts.
„X Experience of communicating with a wide range of different people, from working in varies settings, pubs shops, nurseries, holiday resorts.
„X Implementation of routines in a range of settings required to meet the needs of the child/ children.

History of Education

Sept 2003- June 2005  Stamford College
Passed my Diploma in Childcare and Education
Key skills level 3 communication, Foundation certificate in health and safety in the workplace.

Sept 2002- June 2003  Stamford College
Achieved a pass, pass and a credit in design and visual skills, a pass and a credit in wig making (short course). Pass in key skills level 2 for- communication/ information technology/ application of number/ working with others/ problem solving/ and improving own learning. Foundation certificate in food hygiene and Clarian first aid certificate ¡§appointed persons¡¨.

Sept 1997-June 2002   The Deeping Comprehensive School (GCSE¡¦s)
Mathematics C, English C, English literature B, Science (double award) D, D, Textiles D, French C, Art C, Drama B, Religious education C.

History of Employment (& relevant work experience)

Jan 1999- May 2004  Market Deeping antique & Craft Centre
Employer    Claire Stubbins
Weekend shop assistant, helping with wrapping goods,  assisting customers with heavy furniture, and till work.

Sept 2003- May 2004  Caterpillar Day Nursery (student work experience)
Employer    Lisa Armstrong
Nursery assistant, supervising play, implementing activities, hygiene routines, daily routines, helping with meals and snacks, organising day trips.
(Age range 0.4- 4.5)

April 2004-Sept 2004  Caudle House
Employer    Richard and Paula Haulse
Waitressing, bar work, Bed and Breakfast receptionist.

June 2004- Sept 2004  Caterpillar Day Nursery (full time work over the summer)
Employer    Lisa Armstrong
Nursery assistant, supervising play, implementing activities, hygiene routines, daily routines, helping with meals and snacks, organising day trips.
(Age range 0.4- 4.5yrs)

June 2004- Dec 2004  Nanny Placement (student work experience)
Employer    Donna Mckean
Mothers help, assisting with feeds, making up weaning foods and later solid meals, Following hygiene and sleep routines, sterilising bottles and feeding equipment, cleaning toys helping with the laundry, planning walks and outings.
(Age range 0.6/ 3.5yrs)

June 2004- August 2005  the Deeping Stage Hotel
Employer    Nicola Young
Bar work and witnessing, checking residents into the hotel, helping with organisation and implementation of functions, checking the stock, and assisting with hotel laundry duties.

Jan 2005- June 2005  Linchfield Primary School (student work experience)
Employer    Mr Bunch
Teaching/ classroom assistant, working alongside  teachers, helping children with work when needed, helping individuals and groups with reading and writing skills. Planning and implementing creative activities.
(Age range 4-11yrs)

August 2005- Nov 2005  Lakitira- Hotel, Village, and Resort, Kos, Greece
Employer    Mark Warner Ltd (Sarah Blout childcare manager)
Child carer (nanny). Planning activities, implementing routines and activities, such as tennis, football, canoeing, arts and crafts, stories, puppet shows, etc¡K room listening duties, meeting dietary requirements,  cleaning.
(Age range 0.4- 18yrs)

Nov 2005- Feb 2006  Temporary position- live in nanny (3 months), London
Employer    Mr & Mrs Davies
Day to day care of a 2yr old and 3.5yr old boys, managing their daily routine, implanting creative, learning activities, reading, organising outings and walks, simple cooking, some housework.

March 2006- Dec 2006  the Deeping Stage Hotel
Employer    Mrs S. Fox & Mrs D Fox
General bar and waitressing work.

December 2006- Present  Headstart Nurseries
General nursery work, following set routines, providing a good standard of care, including feeding and hygiene routines. Outdoor play, messy play, singing, stories, and free play.
(Age range 6 weeks-2years in baby unit where I work most of all up to 6 years throughout
The rest of the nursery).

Hobbies and Interests

¡§I particularly enjoy doing anything creative, especially art and crafts. I like to stay active (I am not a couch potato) I like going for walks and swimming, yoga, and being outdoors, especially in good weather. I enjoy listening to lots of different types of music, I¡¦m good with computers, I like shopping and socialising, trying new things, I¡¦d love to explore different places and cultures.¡¨

References

Available on request.