Zanele James-Akpan

An enthusiastic, hard-working childcare professional loves taking responsibilities for the day-to-day running of either Preschool room. Very passionate about children and loves listening, caring with a deep empathy, and maintaining a stimulating environment for all children under my care. Loves to support and motivate children to build their self-confidence, always respectful and considerate of colleagues' point of view, currently looking forward to work as part of a dedicated diverse team.

Room Leader at Happy woods (2024-01 – 2025-07)

• Oversees effective key working systems in my room (Pre-school room) and other rooms.
• Attend Room Leader's meetings with the centre manager and other room leaders.
• Records all children learning journeys electronically and handwritten observations.
• Ensures all daily routines are adhered to and records kept up to date.
• Early years safeguarding for Designated staff.
• l have room meetings with the preschool team weekly.
• Communicates with parents and others visiting/during show-runs.
• Set up activities in the room and out in the garden.
• Responsibility for the day to day running in the room.

Senior Room Manager at Busy bees (2019-09 – 2023-08)

First & foremost, I love giving comfort when needed and the safeguarding and welfare of all the children at the centre.

• Liaise with other room leaders to provide a smooth transition for children.
• Maintain staffing levels, arranging covers when needed.
• Ensures all daily routines are adhered to and records kept up to date.
• Communicates with parents and others visiting/during show-runs.
• Oversees effective key working systems in my room (2-3's) and other rooms.
• Attend seniors' meetings with the centre manager.
• Supervised, support staff and young apprentices training and maintain initiative-taking within the professional team.
• Ensures specific duties regarding Health and Safety, Fire procedures checks, and Risk Assessments are well understood and actioned regularly.
• Help nurture and develop knowledge, abilities, and social skills of children (2-4s) years old.
• Encourages learning and development, through play and teaching (indoors and outdoors)
• Maintains a safe, clean and simulated environment for children learning and stretch their imagination.
• Records all children learning journeys electronically and handwritten observations.

Care Assistant at Concept Care Solutions (2019-07 – 2019-08)

Ensures service users basic needs are met through 1-to-1Care support & general housekeeping duties – doing the laundry & meals preparation, companionship and administering medication.

Nanny at Private Nannying (2010-04 – 2019-01)

• Planned sets of creative activities daily & encouraged lots of outside play at parks.
• Prepared & fed children meals daily. Cleaned and tidy up after mealtime.
• Observed and maintained the health and safety of children under my control.
• Organised & planned age-appropriate interactive children's activities.
• Provided detailed handover & feedback to parents about children's day.

Team leader / Head of Protocol Group at London Major Public Events (2009-09 – 2017-09)

Training & Volunteered at Six major International global Conferences Events held at prestigious London centres: Excel Centre (1xEvent), Wembley Arena (2xEvents), O2 Conference Centre (3xEvents)

Full Time Parenting Role at Private Family (2002-02 – 2010-03)

Looking after my child, budgeting, and assisting with homework

• Multi – tasking with daily household chores & maintaining finances
• Encouraging, supporting, and assisting with daily tasks
• Learning and supporting new tasks, ensuring safe working environment
• Administrative skills – completed forms and processing paperwork
• Planning and organising family activities
• Dealing with crisis situations in a calm and effective manner

Care Assistant (P/T) at OAKLEY LODGE CARE HOME (2001-06 – 2001-09)

Home for Alzheimer's & other forms of dementia/learning disabilities residents.

• Assisting residents with daily personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and any other personal daily care needs.

Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People's Workforce (2023-02 – 2024-03)

Advanced Diploma in Special Educational Needs (SEN) (2024-05)

Level 3 in Childcare and Education – Stonebridge College UK (2019-07 – 2020-12)

Certificate in Social Media Strategy for Small Businesses – Alison Education (2016-03 – 2017-12)

Diploma in Project Management – Alison Education (2016-03 – 2017-12)