Angelika

My Summary

My Experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nanny: May 2015 – present (ad hoc)

Occasional weekends / School holiday cover
• Children: Girls aged 5 and 8 years
• Special needs care: Supported parents with caring for a child with cerebral palsy;
provided ongoing support and encouragement for developmental benchmarks i.e.
cognitive, sensory and physical support.
• Social interaction: Kept the children entertained and stimulated through different
activities and interaction i.e. arts and crafts, baking, reading to them.
• Client partnerships: Developing a good working relationship with the parents to
manage their child’s routine, communicating regular updates regarding progress or
areas that need extra attention and focus

Nanny January 2015 – present (ad hoc)

Before/After School and occasional weekends
• Children: boy (3) and girl (6 months)
• Safeguarding: Prioritised health and safety and the welfare of the children in the
home and on external trips; ensured children had a clear understanding of
behaviour expectations, working together to create a nurturing, fun environment.
• Open communications: Promoted an open, honest communication platform,
developing relations with parents and children based on trust; encouraged children
to discuss interests, daily events and issues/concerns and played an integral role in
building self-confidence and a positive mindset
• School routine: Managed school/nursery drop offs and pick-ups across different
schedules, maintained punctuality and networked with other carers/parents to
understand subjects of interests happening impacting the children.
• Developmental support: Took the lead to understand children’s learning in line
with the educational curriculum; attended parent/teacher meetings to understand
children’s learning levels and documented detailed observations, translating these
into children’s progress and support activities.
• Extra-curricular activities: Developed/organised stimulating leisure activities
catering to varying interests, to stimulate and engage little minds i.e. cooking, sport,
craft, interacting with other children to ensure ongoing socialisation.
Meal preparation: Cooked fresh, healthy meals, addressed dietary requirements
and ensure children received nutritious meals and snacks.
• Babysitting: Providing ongoing childcare during parental commitments, providing
children with the same level of nurturing and support to aid development, build
trust and create a positive familial environment.
• Familial networking: Worked closely with siblings to ensure close interaction and
a strong bond; developed personalised activities to help grow individual skills
whilst engaging in group sibling tasks.
• Parent support/communications: Built strong relations with parents/other
family members, ensured adults had a clear understanding of daily routines and any
scenarios or matters of interest impacting the children.

Teaching Assistant November 2012 - Present

Infant Catholic School (Dollis Hill, NW2)
• Classroom support: Supporting the teaching staff by taking a hands-on approach
with children aged 3-4 years old; encouraging positive learning, working closely
with young children across different ability levels; supporting core EYFS curriculum
benchmarks in reading, writing and numeracy.
• Special needs support: Playing an active role in assisting SENCo, providing one to
one support for children with special support requirements; developed strong
relationships with children from varying backgrounds and across different learning
difficulties, adapting my style according to developmental goals.
• Pastoral care: Engaging with the children regarding their learning and extracurricular, always showing a keen interest to develop communication skills from a
young age, contributing to a happy, productive school environment.
• Inclusivity and diversity: Promoting a highly inclusive learning environment by
lifting cultural barriers through education and integration.
• Teacher support: Working in partnership with the teaching staff to manage
classroom planning/lesson content; ensuring teachers feel supported by my
presence at all times.
• Parental translations: Working closely with Polish speaking parents and families
to provide translation support when communicating with the school.

My Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Level 3 Diploma in Child care and Education (Pass) 2010 – 2012
GCSE’s (9, A-C including Maths, English and Science) 2005 – 2010

VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Attended a range of training courses over the past 10 years. Key subjects included:
Paediatric First Aid
Talk Boost – Speech and Language
Ruth Miskin Phonics – Literacy
Numicon Numeracy
Helicopter stories
Health and safety
Working at height
Safeguarding
Fire warden
Medical/SEN
Epilepsy
Allergy/ Epi-pen Training
Diabetes
Sickle Cell
Autism Awareness
Dyslexia
Calmer, Easier and Happier Parenting

My Availability

My Fees

• Nannying from £10.00 per hour (net)