1. CASEY DANIELS
Ivy Cottage, Brauncewell, Lincolnshire LN5 0DH / C: 07496072714 / c.daniels91@hotmail.co.uk
Professional Summary
I have recently finished my 3 year Degree in Early Childhood Studies. I am passionate about working
with children and now I am qualified, seek to make it a chosen profession. I have volunteered and
worked in nurseries, children centres and schools and worked with a wide range of ages and
abilities. Whilst in education I have worked numerous different jobs which have developed my
personal and occupational skills and knowledge. I have excellent communication skills, I am highly
motivated; reliable and ambitious. I am always eager to learn new skills and to participate in any
training required.
Education
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies 2015
Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln
Graduated with Upper Second Class Honours - 2:1
Participated in numerous voluntary work placements including, nurseries, child centers and
primary schools.
Campaigned and nominated as Welfare and Diversity Officer for the Students’ Union – this role
required me to support students’ welfare, provide drop in sessions, attend conferences and
university meetings; participate in training schemes, liaise with external companies, organize
campaigns and events and chair hub meetings.
BTEC National Diploma, Level 3 – Health and Social Care 2012
Llandrillo College Rhyl
Graduated with Distinction, Distinction, Merit - DDM
Voted class president – this role required me to attend regular meetings and correspond with
professional bodies at the college.
Completed City and Guilds, awarded four Level 2 and two Level 3 grades, including: Application
of Numbers, Communication, Working with Others, ICT, Improving own Learning and Iaith ar
Waith (Welsh language at work).
Participated in voluntary placements including care homes and youth centres.
Advanced Applied Art & Design – Double Award 2010
Llandrillo College Rhos on Sea
Graduated with CCC
Developed skills in drawing, painting, print, 3D design, sculpture, fashion/textiles, graphics,
illustration and photography.
2. GCSEs 2008
Rhyl High School
9 (A-C grades) Including Mathematics and English
Work and Voluntary Experience
Nursery Assistant June 2008 to August 2008
Beach House Day Nursery
Voluntary position, helping out during the school holidays.
Sales Assistant September 2009 to July 2012
Morrisons supermarket, Rhyl
Completed training in Level 1 food handling, customer service, department maintenance and
health and safety.
Awarded for excellent customer service
Customer Assistant and Healthcare Advisor February 2013 to September 2013
Boots Pharmacy
Completed training program in customer support and services, product promotion, health and
safety and policies and procedures.
Progressed on to medicine counter Assistant, dealing with pharmaceuticals and healthcare.
Administrative Assistant August 2014 to June 2015
Brooks Delicatessen Ltd.
Correspond with suppliers, customers and external companies and organising events and
scheduling forthcoming bookings.
Website creation - using website software, created eCommerce business website.
Nursery Practitioner June 2015 – October 2015
Children 1st
Key person to a group of 6 children, responsibilities involve recording and observing childrens
activity and progression throughout each day
Following and implimenting EYFS in to the childrens play and learning.
Adhering to the nurserys strict health and safety policies and ensuring a high standard of care
in promoting and encouraging childrens health and wellbeing.
Working with other childcare practitioners and liaising with parents and management.
Residential Support Worker October 2015 – Present
Kisimul School, Swinderby
Key person for a specific child, responsibilities include updating their development and
learning pathways, deal with finances and liaise with other professional and family regarding
the child.
Following and implementing the schools policies and procedures, ensuring a high standard of
care is given.
Encourage and promote children’s cognitive, emotional and physical development and needs,
working from their Individual Pupil Care Plans (IPCPs)
3. Assist and support teachers in the classroom, ensuring the children are up to date with
ASDAN and Pathways
Support the pupils towards managing their own behaviours and becoming as independent as
possible
Completed numerous training in Timian, First Aid, Child Sexual Exploitation, Food Hygiene
and Social Care Standards.
Ambassador for Children’s Welfare December 2015 – Present
Wave Trust
Voluntary position
Raise awareness about child abuse and the significance of prevention in the early years.
Work alongside local authorities, health services and the government to implement
support and strategies to parents and carers.
Skills
Strong organisational, administrative and analytical skills.
Excellent spelling, proofreading and computer skills, using software such as Microsoft Office,
SPSS and Photoshop with the ability to type at least 60 wpm.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and build customer relations
Ability to work well whilst under pressure and in intense environments
Excellent time management
Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting demands.
Ability to work as a team or independently
Achievements and Interests
During my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and love being outdoors, with
walking and camping being a strong passion of mine. When relaxing, I enjoy taking time out
to focus on my hobbies of reading, drawing, photography and listening to music.
Furthermore, I have a very keen interest in travelling and have visited over fifteen countries,
including South Asia, Africa and North America.
Fundraising - I have participated in numerous charity events, including raising £400 for Cancer
Research and £500 for SCBU in Glan Clwyd.
Becoming the Student Union’s Welfare and Diversity Officer.
References
References available upon request