Rachael1

My Summary

My Experience

I have good knowledge to provide support and guidance to all children and promote their welfare and well-being. In one of my pervious jobs was running the girls boarding house with international students in my care; I have to provide a safe, caring boarding environment for all pupils. I am the adult presence out of school hours, where I ensure school work is completed, pupils have good relationships with other students, and I am a role model.
I communicate closely with academic staff to ensure I am doing everything in my power to assist them in obtaining their desired academic results. I have a clear understanding of how to deal with various cultures and am aware of the respect needed when dealing with language barriers and cultural differences. I plan and prepare activities for students within an allocated budget. I make sure students keep their rooms tidy and organized, and personalized to ensure that they, along with myself, have created a homely setting to thrive in.
I was also in charge of a house where I managed aspiring athletes who competed in the 2018 Australia Common Wealth games for Wales. I had many duties and responsibilities in taking care of the girls. However, in this role, it was vital to develop strong relationships with the girls and make sure that they could approach me with any issue, plan downtime for them with their hectic schedules, and take any pressure off them if I could.
In this role, it has been important to have a home feel in the house but upholding a professional presence to the young girls I’m responsible for. I’m looking to build relationships with staff, supporting and developing more skills in a team setting. Using these resources for structure in the house and support for my allocated pupils. Having a clear understanding of the school's procedures and structure and keeping this ethos in the home setting. Creating a home setting was cooking healthy and homely meals that gave the athletes the nutrition they need to succeed.
I have a sporting background that can help promote the health and well-being of all pupils. I trained 6 hours a day whilst completing my education and managed to represent Wales on numerous occasions across the world. This fact helps me be organized, productive, and understand the importance of a well-balanced lifestyle. From travelling to Australia for Au Pairing and long holidays, I feel that this has defiantly made me more culturally aware and sensitive to people being away in another country for a long stay, making me empathize with other cultures.

My Qualifications

WORK EXPERIENCE

Nannying temp role January to April

Housekeeper and nannying for a 16month year old boy and looking after two dogs. Cooking family meals. 5 days a week and 12 hours shift.


Nannying temp role July to December
Family of 4 , 2 boys 10 and 13. School pick ups, meals and helping with house chores and looking after dogs. Helping mother with errands with private family business.




BBIS Boarding School – Berlin August 2019 to June 2021 – Live in mentor
Responsible for over 70 students, together 6 mentors split into two teams run the boarding house through the week. Consisting of organisation of meals, student rooms, activities, working with teachers to support the students in their academics, keeping in contact with parents and writing reports of their son or daughter's progress and creating a safe home for the students. BBIS is an American run international school in Berlin; it is the first boarding school in berlin that runs the IB Diploma. I run 3 clubs through the week Dinner club (where the students learn to cook), Gym club, and baking club. I coach the swimming team at BBIS, I am head of activities and arranging events in boarding, and I work closely with the school counsellor in setting support programs for students who need support.

The Royal Ballet - Every Easter and summer. For the past 3 years.
I am a house parent and look after the rotating students for the easter and summer intensives.
Ashwicke hall - Bath – August 2018 to present
Responsibility of the girl’s boarding house for Ashwicke hall international school, the school turns over new students every three months as part of the SABIS network, which is a global education network that has an active presence in 20 countries in five continents. The students may stay one term for a whole year to improve their education.
My duties include:


Welsh Gymnastics - Cardiff -January 2016 to August 2018
Since 2015 the Welsh gymnastic elite gymnast team have created a centralized program that involves a 6 AM start for two training sessions a day, school and living in a centralized accommodation in Cardiff. A group of 9 girls between the ages of 11 to 17 all aspiring for the 2018 Commonwealth games in the Gold coast (Australia)

Nannying
I had my first nanny job in my second year at University; I looked after a family of 8, this was for a year, and the ages were 1 -11.

My second nanny job was for a 6-month-old baby and 4 years who I still babysit and have a very close relationship with 6 years on.

Gloucestershire College - Gloucestershire
• To play a key role in the continued development of Pastoral support, working closely with the Student Support Manager (Mentoring)to the assigned individual to all a selected group depending on the student's behaviour or disability.
• To maintain appropriate records of all work, including information on student attendance and progress and impact of interventions.
• Monitor and promote student attendance at support sessions and liaise with teaching staff, progress tutors and parents/carers as appropriate to work across the whole college site as required.
• To follow college policy and procedures in all work with particular awareness of Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity Policies.
• Day to day responsibilities would change due to the Students requiring different support, I may be working with a class of main stream students in a big class room supporting the tutor or students with common disabilities such as:
? Vision Impairment.
? Deaf or hard of hearing.
? Mental health conditions.
? Intellectual disability.
? Acquired brain injury.
? Autism spectrum disorder.
? Physical disability.
? I would par-take in sporting, baking, gardening and outdoor activities and organising these trips with the students.
TRAVELING AND AU PAIRING IN AUSTRALIA

Canberra/Sydney/Wagga Wagga – March 2015 to January 2016
An independent experience planned by myself, helping families with child duties and housework. Travelling around Australia by myself whilst meeting new people and experiences new things.
EDUCATION

Sports Performance Degree in Sports
Bath University – Bath September 2010 to July 2013
Full profile Distinctions in BTEC Sports Performance in Sports
Mount Kelly Boarding School – Tavistock September 2008 to July 2010
7 GCSES's B-C's grades in English, Science, Maths, R.E, P.E, Child development and Catering
Monmouth Comprehensive School – Monmouthshire September 2003 to July 2008
SKILLS

Confident at using a computer and any Microsoft programs (5 years), Level 1 swimming teaching assistant (10+ years).
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENCES

First Aid at Work
Level 3 Award in Supervising in Safety in Catering - November 2016 to November 2019
Mental Health Awareness for Teenagers - March 2018 to Present
Teens, turmoil and Transition - March 2018 to Present
A course ran by "Young Minds", learning about Teenager mental health and well-being issues and supporting you through adolescence.
Safe guarding course - March 2018 to Present
Safe guarding with athletes - June 2016 to Present
Full UK Driving Licence - March 2012 to Present
NSPC Time to Listen Course - February 2018 to Present
The workshop is training for child welfare officers to help carry out their Safeguarding and protecting young people.
Exam invigilator – December 2018
Educare training – constant – Heavy safeguarding course for children in education
Fire training/Fire Marshall - June 2016 to present
Checking and logging fire alarms, knowing what you use for fires.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

I used to be a professional swimmer and was on the Welsh team for over five years, where I travelled and represented my country on various occasions. I spent 2015 to 2016 travelling and Au pairing in Australia by myself.
In my last year of University, I started nannying and have been involved with families still to date, helping them with the running of the house and making sure the children are safe and having lots of fun. I still have strong relationships with all the families I have worked with. Reference is available upon request.

My Availability

My Fees

• Nannying from £16.00 per hour (net)

This will vary depending on how many children and hours.