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Emma Mckenzie

Glasgow,United Kingdom

Summary

I am an enthusiastic individual dedicated to delivering compassion, accessible support. Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence. History of achieving positive results. I am committed to building positive relationships with children and parents to facilitate day to day caring of children. Committed to making positive impact on your peoples life's by nurturing and providing them with a safe environment to learn and play.

Dedicated early years teaching professional shaping children's growth through positive, personalised care. Committed to maximising student potential in learning and development.

I have attended many training courses including Nurture, trauma, Child protection, breast feeding, toothbrushing, first aid and forest school training.

Working in a busy establishment i am very aware of Children's Rights, listening to their opinions and choices. Using the Curriculum for Excellence and Pre birth to three curriculum I am able to track and monitor the progress and development of each child.

Recognising the key factors of learning, I can provide experiences in physical/ outdoor play, constructive play, imaginative play, symbolic play, creative play.

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Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Child Development Officer

Glasgow City Council
Glasgow, Scotland
06.2021 - Current
  • Assessed pupil performance and adapted learning programmes to suit individual needs - Getting it right for every child.
  • Observed children tracking their development using the Curriculum for excellence or Pre birth to three, dependant on age of child.
  • Working in a busy environment with 72 pupils from age 0-5.
  • Achieved curriculum goals for Early Years Foundation Stage pupils.
  • Serving as Key Person for 8+ children in 0-2 playroom.
  • Keeping up to date with local and national guidance, legislation, policies and procedures.
  • Utilised learning through play to enhance children's creativity.
  • Built positive relationships with families, enhancing trust in care provisions.
  • Used arts and crafts activities to encourage self-expression, created safe and stimulating environments.
  • Safeguarded children appropriately, escalating concerns to senior staff.
  • Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
  • Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
  • Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
  • Tracked and assessed learning journeys using Nursery Management Software (Seesaw app).

Child development officer Trainee

Glasgow Kelvin College/ Glasgow City Council
Glasgow, Scotland
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Assisted team to prepare food for children's meal and snack times.
  • Set up equipment and materials ahead of recreational activities.
  • Observed children at play to monitor behaviour and social interactions, intervening in serious conflicts.
  • Developed basic understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and its application.
  • Observed children tracking their development using the Curriculum for excellence or Pre birth to three, dependant on age of child.
  • Role-modelled desired behaviours, habits and actions.
  • Helped children with personal hygiene needs and taught young children to independently complete care tasks.
  • Prepared daily lessons to cover specific topics supporting children's educational, physical and social development.
  • Demonstrated strong values by role-modelling positive behaviour to young children.
  • Supported group leader to facilitate engaging activity sessions for groups of up to 8 children.

Education

National Certificate - Early Education and Childcare

Glasgow Kelvin College
Glasgow
06.2019 - 06.2020

Higher National Certificate - Childhood Practice

Glasgow Kelvin College
Glasgow
06.2020 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Experienced at working with children with complex behaviours
  • Able to plan experiences that are age and stage appropriate
  • Leadership skills
  • Confident in working children with Additional Support Needs
  • I work regularly with outside agencies such as Social Work, Health Services, Educational Psychologist and Speech and Language
  • I am consistent and can empathise with family circumstances and offer support appropriately
  • Communication with management and team leaders

Timeline

Child Development Officer

Glasgow City Council
06.2021 - Current

Higher National Certificate - Childhood Practice

Glasgow Kelvin College
06.2020 - 06.2021

Child development officer Trainee

Glasgow Kelvin College/ Glasgow City Council
06.2019 - 06.2021

National Certificate - Early Education and Childcare

Glasgow Kelvin College
06.2019 - 06.2020
Emma Mckenzie