Example of a good CV Stephanie Smith 19 Station Road Hunslet Leeds LS3 3SL Tel No: 0113 3110 1103

Mobile: 0777 0007 Email: S.Smith@uni.ac.uk

A friendly, caring and hardworking undergraduate with a range of related experience, looking for employment opportunities working with children in a social supportive environment. Key Skills Creative: Able to provide creative solutions to problems. When working as a support assistant one child in my care refused to enter the classroom. I introduced a game of fairy steps, giant steps in which he gradually approached the room. After several lessons this child with profound behavioural difficulties walked straight in. Interpersonal: Whilst on placement with the Portage department at Kirklees Council I visited parents in their homes to advise and support. I built rapport rapidly with both parents and children with techniques such as commenting positively and making small talk. A good relationship is essential to ensure an appropriate programme is in place to support each child. Communication: Seminars are an integral part of my course. When preparing a presentation for a seminar I ensure I understand the information, think about the key points I want to present and ensure I have any materials to back up what I am saying. I feel communication is as much about listening so I ensure I built in time for people to question and raise issues. Organisation: Combining part time work, voluntary activities and my degree requires excellent organisational skills. I manage this by working out detailed to do lists with dates and times on. I combine this with a detailed study/ work diary which details key events such as assignment hand in dates. Education Currently studying: BA (Hons) Childhood Studies Leeds Metropolitan University Studying child growth and development in the context of different social, psychological, and cultural perspectives and policies. I have participated in two work placements i) working in the Portage Department at Kirklees Metropolitan Council where I was attached to a Portage Home Visitor and ii) working as a Non Teaching Assistant with the Additional Student Support team at a Middle School in Bradford. My final year dissertation is based on early intervention strategies for pre-school children and their families. Already gained: Sheffield City College: 2003-2005 Merit GNVQ Advanced Health and Social Care

Myersbridge School: 7 GCSEs inc. Social Studies (B), Art (B), 1998-2003 English Literature (C), English Language (C), Maths (D), Double Science (D,D)

Example of a good CV Work Experience: Working with Children Myersbridge Primary School Learning Support Assistant 2005-2007 Supported a pupil with moderate learning difficulties through key stage 1. Worked closely with class teacher and school education psychologist. Helped pupil improve reading, writing and numeracy by adapting classroom activities and focusing on learning through play and creativity. Mrs C Brough Childminder/Babysitter 2004-2005 Cared for two primary school children three evenings a week. Responsible for collecting them from school, ensuring a safe, supportive environment until parents returned from work. Encouraged them to spend their time constructively, painting, playing and reading. Hunslet Methodist Church Sunday School Leader 2005-present Organise children's activities every Sunday morning. The group size varies from 3 - 8 and age ranges are from 2 - 12. Activities are related to the church calendar and involve drama, arts and crafts and reading. Work Experience: Customer Service / Hospitality Harvester Restaurant Waitress/Bar Staff 2001-2005 Working part-time and full-time over holidays. Serving customers with meals and drinks. Using the till, handling cash, working as a member of a team, providing friendly and helpful service. Green Flag Customer Service Adviser 2005-present Dealing with membership enquiries over the telephone. Entering new client membership details on to database. Distributing mail shots. Hobbies and Interests I enjoy travelling and have visited Europe extensively. I use my practical and creative skills to make soft furnishings for friends and family and am a keen artist. I enjoy reading, horse riding and socialising in addition to being an active member of my local church. Referees Mrs S Welch Mrs J McFarlane Course Leader: BA (Hons) Childhood Studies Headteacher Leeds Metropolitan University Myersbridge Primary School Carnegie Hall Myersbridge Headingley Campus Sheffield Leeds S30 3QA3QS LS6