Shonte A

My Summary

My Experience

Before my time at University, i volunteered for a charity called City Year a as a Behavioural and Educational mentor, working with children in a primary school between the ages of 4 and 12. I often came across children who had difficulties learning and/or socialising with the other children. I would run interventions, arrange and supervise after school clubs, supervise residential trips, help plan lessons for the school day and play an active role in communicating with parents. During my time at City Year I also attended courses on safeguarding and how to improve a child's cognitive development through Lego and active play.

A couple of years later I began working in Corfu, Greece at a hotel as a teen club supervisor. My duties also included helping with the kids and creche club, this helped me further my experience in looking after younger children as I was responsible for mealtimes as well as daytime activities. Later in the evenings I would babysit for families in the hotel, this would mainly consist of giving their children dinner and following the parents requests for bedtime.

I have previously worked for two families. The first family I worked for had two children ages 4 and 6 with complex needs and the second family consisted of ages 8, 13 and 19 (she was visually impaired). In both roles I would help out around the house, cook meals, come up with playtime activates and help the children with homework!

I have experience working with children with Autism, ADHD and personality disorders. I am more than happy to answer any questions that you may have! :)

My Qualifications

I have a Bachelors Degree with Honours in Counselling Psychology, a Masters in Counselling Psychology and i am currently working towards a Masters in Psychotherapy. I have had training in Safeguarding and have completed my Basic Life Skills training.

My Availability

My Fees

• Babysitting from £13.00 per hour
• Nannying from £13.00 per hour (gross)

I am hoping to gain some extra money to help fund my Masters course. Rates can be negotiated depending on the families needs and how many children are needing care :)