Emily

My Summary

My Experience

Social Organiser/ Experience working with children, June 2022- July 2022:
Throughout June and July of this year I was employed by Select English Cambridge as one of their Social Organisers. I worked at one of their Summer programmes in a private school in Bury St Edmunds. My role was to organise and run activities and day trips for the international students (ageing from 10-16) as well as look after them, for example, waking them up and putting them to bed. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working at the summer school. I was able to really get to know the students on a personal level and they not only saw me as their teacher but also as a friend. I was challenged a lot throughout my time there. As it was a residential placement, I was required to provide 24 hour care to the children if necessary. I had to look after over 100 students at a time when we were at the school, whether that was playing football with them, doing arts and crafts, swimming or baking. I also had to look after over 20 children on my own when we did our day trips and tours of London, Cambridge etc. I had to ensure that I was very organised and prepared for anything to happen. I had to ensure that I could complete the task at hand, as well as keep them all safe, and try to keep them interested and happy, which at times was very difficult! I also had to be very compassionate and caring, a lot of the children got home sick and it was part of my role to look after and support them when they felt vulnerable and down. This was the most challenging job I have ever taken on but I enjoyed every second of my experience and cannot wait to return next year to challenge myself further.

Childcare/ babysitting experience, October 2021- April 2022:
Up until last April I held the responsibility of nannying a nine-year-old girl. My weekly obligations included; completing the school run, taking her to clubs which took place across the city, cooking her evening meals, coaching her with her homework and instrumental practices, taking her on fun excursions like going to the local park or basketball court to practice her netball. This role brought on an array of challenges. The child could be rather temperamental at times and struggled with communicating her feelings. However, I believe that when I found myself in these difficult situations, I was able to guide her through her conflicts in a very calm and positive manner. This enabled me to develop my leadership and organisation skills.

Childcare/ babysitting experience, 2018- ongoing:
For the last 4 years I have done a lot of babysitting for multiple clients. My main job was looking after a now 5 year old girl. Her parents are doctors and during the holidays and weekends needed childcare for her. I had to change nappies, play with her, cook for her, read with her, take her out for walks and adventures, and get her to sleep. I gained so much experience and developed so much as a person from this job. I loved the whole experience, especially seeing her grow up and develop as an individual. I have loved seeing her confidence grow and the bond I was able to form with her is untouchable. She has since had a little sister and I have looked after the both of them together a few times which has definitely tested my organisation skills at times but I have been able to take so much from those times and develop. I have also done some evening babysitting work.

Pottery painting studio assistant, Nov 2016- Sep 2019:
I worked as a studio assistant where I was given the opportunities to help children with their artistic needs. This was a great experience and I was able to develop my organisation skills as well as build relationships and help others.

Classroom Assistant, Ysgol Wirfoddol Penboyr, July 2018:
During the end of my summer school term in 2018 I spent two weeks assisting students in the primary school with their work and learning. I enjoyed the experience thoroughly and at the end of the two weeks I was given the opportunity to lead the class lesson which really challenged me but helped me develop my leadership and communication skills. The two week experience taught me how to take the lead and direct others as well as giving me the opportunity to bond with the students to earn their trust.

My Qualifications

A Levels:
Drama- A*
Photography- A*
Music- A
English- A
Welsh Baccalaureate- A

AS Levels:
Drama- A
Welsh Baccalaureate- A
Photography- B
Music- B
English- B

GCSE’s:
Drama- A*
Welsh Baccalaureate- A*
English Literature- A
English Language- A
Welsh language- A
Welsh Literature- A
Religious Studies- A
Music- A
Chemistry- A
Biology- A
Physics- B
Maths numeracy- B
Mathematics- B

+ the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Award, First Aid training.

My Availability

*CURRENTLY EMPLOYED*(STILL AVAILABLE FOR EVENING BABYSITTING)I have university every week day until 3, so 3:30 is a good time for me to begin working, apart from on a Tuesday where I have university until 6 so can’t work until after that. I am free for the occassional weekend as well.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £12.00 per hour

£14 per hour
However, happy to discuss changing these fees depending on your needs.