Natasha Montgomery
Summary
I have a particular interest in sports activities and reading. I am flexible, caring, reliable, and have excellent time-keeping skills. I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable hard-working person. I am a mature team worker and adaptable to all challenging situations. I am able to work well both in a team environment as well as using my own initiative.
I have always been passionate about working with children and helping them grow into individuals. During my years in the early years settings, I have been able to put my studies into practice and I am a Dedicated early years teaching professional shaping children's growth through positive, personalized care. Committed to maximizing student potential in learning and development. Compassionate and trustworthy for reliable child and family support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Early Years Practitioner
Sally O"Donnell
Glenswilly, Donegal
2023.08 - Current
- I am a Key worker for Junior ECCE with 11 Children.
- I have been setting up activities for 8 After School children everyday for an hour.
- I am the Manager assistant and doing up cleaning rotas , observing portfolios and managing the daily routines and lunch breaks.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
Early Years Practitioner (The Park School )
Sally O"Donnell
Letterkenny, County Donegal
2021.04 - Current
- Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
- I have experience in all rooms in the setting and served as a Key worker for Junior ECCE for 11 children.
- Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
- Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritizing child safety and wellbeing.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Helped children learn numeracy skills using counting games.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music, and physical pursuits.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
Coffee Pod
Siobhan Carr
Creeslough, Donegal
2019.05 - 2022.10
- Provided excellent customer experiences through attentive, efficient service, increasing repeat business.
- I worked weekends while I was at the Early years Setting during the week.
- Took food and beverage orders within [Number]-minute timeframes, optimising customer turnaround times.
- Created clean, hygienic café environments, continuously prioritising adherence to food safety rules.
Waitress at Sandwich Company
Siobhan Carr
Letterkenny, County Donegal
2015.02 - 2019.05
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Processed cash and card payments promptly, minimising customer waiting times and enabling swift table turnarounds.
- Accurately received and processed orders, noting dietary requirements to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Kept guest tables neat and tidy by regularly clearing away dirty dishes and used glasses and wiping down surfaces.
Education
Eary childhood education
ATU
Donegal 2019.09 - 2023.05
Skills
- Childhood development reporting
- Lesson and activity planning
- Special needs assistance
- Behaviour management
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent communication
- Special education
Timeline
Early Years Practitioner
Sally O"Donnell
2023.08 - Current
Early Years Practitioner (The Park School )
Sally O"Donnell
2021.04 - Current
Eary childhood education
ATU
2019.09 - 2023.05
Coffee Pod
Siobhan Carr
2019.05 - 2022.10
Waitress at Sandwich Company
Siobhan Carr
2015.02 - 2019.05