Kelly Jane Alexander70 Nutting Grove Terrace

Leeds LS12 5RBM: 0775 4131 735

E: kellyalexander23@hotmail.co.uk

Personal Profile

I am a warm and caring person who loves to work with children and babies. Having raised my own family and worked in a nursery I have valuable experience and skills to offer. I am reliable, hard working and dedicated and take pride in doing my work to the best of my ability. I am happy to take any training required of me and I am able to start work straight away.

Key Skills

• Experienced working with young children and babies• Holds NVQ Level 2 in Childcare and Development• Patient and caring• Good creative skills – able to plan and organise activities• Excellent communication skills• Works well alone and as part of a team• Aware of child safety issues and procedures• Has had full enhanced records clearance• Very good levels of literacy, numeracy and IT

Employment History

Full time Mum 2012 -2015• Running a busy household and raising my family• Supporting my child’s learning and development• Being responsible and reliable, planning ahead and multitasking

Nursery Assistant- Volunteer – Armley Primary June – 2011 • Conducting educational activities• Working with age group 3-4 years• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness & hygiene• Assisting the Nursery Nurses with daily duties• Observing and participating in outdoor play• Ensuring high energy levels in order to entertain children• Remaining calm and approaching difficult situations effectively

Full time Mum 1998 – 2011• As above

Administrator – Morley Books 1997 – 1998• Answering the telephone and directing calls• Typing and formatting documents such as letters and reports• Updating customer databases

• Using office equipment such as printers, photocopiers and fax machines

General Assistant – City Catering 1996 – 1996• Serving food and drinks• Food preparation• Keeping the eating and serving areas clean and tidy• Cash handling• Maintaining high cleanliness levels

Warehouse Operative – McMillan’s Temp Agency 1995 – 1996• Packing goods with protective materials• Sealing containers using glue, staples or shrink wrap• Checking for damaged or missing items• Storing goods in line with instructions• Picking and packing orders• Maintaining cleanliness levels• Meeting demanding deadlines and targets

Education, Training & Qualifications

NCFE Level 1 Award in Demonstrating Enterprise Skills 2012• Explore enterprise skills• Demonstrate enterprise skills and characteristics

NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Adult Literacy 2012

Action for Employment 2010• Improving employability skills• Producing CV• Interview preparation

NVQ Level 2, Childcare – City & Guilds 1995Modules includedPhysical Needs, Social and Emotional Development, Play and Safety

Foundation Word Power – City & Guilds 1993

West Leeds High School 1989 – 1993• Completed high school education

Hobbies & Interests

In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, reading, travelling and spending time with my friends and family.

References available on request