Amy Ellen Lowie

An early years professional who specialises in the development and care for young children. Great written and verbal communication skills, to converse with colleagues and young children, including those with special learning needs. Great at analysing behaviours and adapting to the needs of the individual, can use Microsoft Office programmes such as Word and Outlook, as well as skilled in using social media.

Strong back ground in attention to detail to meet the requirements of the children under care.

Childcare Practitioner - Ladeside Nursery / Primary School - Stenhousemuir

(2023-08)

I am an essential part of the team assisting with creating a safe and nurturing environment for the children to learn through organised activities for development. On a daily basis, I record accurate attendance schedules and I observe the children's behaviour and progress, by documenting their development on in-house systems. I assist with monitoring lunchtime support cover by helping the children feel safe to eat and drink when required.

I communicate with parents and care workers providing guidance and support where needed. I keep updated with the current laws and regulations through ongoing personal training and development courses.

Childcare Practitioner - Deanburn Nursery - Bo'ness

(2020-11 - 2023-08)

I was an integral part of the team creating a safe environment for the children to develop and learn skills, through activities within a nurturing environment. By using in-house systems I would record and update daily attendance records whilst observing and monitoring social behaviours and developments. Between myself and my colleagues we would cover lunchtime activities such as canteen and playground monitoring to ensure that the children are safe.

I would communicate regularly with parents and care workers to provide guidance and support.

Childcare Practitioner - Zetland Nursery - Grangemouth

(2019-08 - 2020-09)

As a key member of the team, I was tasked to encourage learning and development through play and teaching. I worked closely with the parents to support their children's needs and to help their children become more independent when carrying out daily tasks. I assisted children to develop their literacy, language and numerical skills through open ended play and demonstrations, as well as creating a safe environment for them to grow and learn.

I monitored their progress by documenting on in house systems.

Checkout Assistant - Tesco Linlithgow - Linlithgow

(2017-07 - 2019-07)

As an important and versatile member of the team, I was a main point of contact for customers coming into the store. I had to handle disputes and issues, when they arose, in a professional manner as well as assisting customers to the products they required. I was able to work across many different departments from replenishing stock on shelves to check-outs and handling monies. As I was on the store committee team, I was involved with organising and planning in store events.

Play Worker - Low Port After School Club - Linlithgow

(2016-10 - 2017-10)

As an important member of the team, I developed and planned play opportunities for the children to engaged in social events. I ensured that the equipment was thoroughly checked and was in safe working order. I organised and prepared snacks and drinks as we ll as planning and organising out of school trips and events to help develop the children both socially and emotionally.

Support Worker - Care Watch UK - Stirling

(2016-06 - 2016-08)

I was an integral member of the team by helping with physical tasks and giving emotional support. I helped safeguard and promote the rights, safety and welfare of people using services. I helped people to live more independently in their communities.

I worked with people with disabilities to dress, shop and socialise. I reported changes in clients health and behaviours. I implemented and reviewed care plans for clients. I cared for children with additional needs and / or behavioural issues as well as helping older adults with personal care, retrieving medication and preparing meals as well as discussing underlying concerns that they had.

HNC - Early Education and Childcare (2015-01 - 2016-12)

NC - Pathway to Social Care (2014-01 - 2015-12)