Ana Goncalves
@anagoncalves
Bilingual early years practitioner skilled in childcare and customer service.
What I'm looking for
I am a proactive, detail-orientated early years practitioner with Level 3 childcare training and hands-on experience caring for groups of children in nurseries, as a family nanny, and through volunteer teaching. I bring strong time-management, observation and planning skills, paediatric first-aid certification, and a proven track record of taking on increased responsibility while delivering safe, engaging learning environments.
Alongside childcare I have practical retail and hospitality experience where I developed customer service, till operations, upselling and complaint-handling skills. I am bilingual (Portuguese/English), adaptable, and committed to continuous professional development in safeguarding, food hygiene and autism awareness to support children and families effectively.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Nursery Practitioner
Busy Bees
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Cared for an average of 15 children daily, planned and delivered individual educational activities, and completed observations and development checkpoints to keep parents informed.
Family Nanny
Private Family
Aug 2023 - Jul 2024 (11 months)
Cared for three children, planned daily activities and outings, managed school pick-ups and meal preparation, and maintained a clean, safe environment.
Volunteer English Teacher
Private Volunteer Role
Mar 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Planned and delivered lessons in-person and online, provided constructive feedback, and tutored students requiring extra support to improve language skills.
Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
Growing Up Green Day Nursery
Jul 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Studied toward Level 3 early years qualification while managing a room of ~15 children, planned educational activities, and completed parent observations; received First Aid training.
Retail Sales Assistant
Sensation Jewellery
Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 (2 months)
Managed till operations, greeted customers to enhance in-store experience, resolved complaints to maintain satisfaction, and maintained high standards of store presentation.
Waitress
Boston Tea Party
Jul 2021 - May 2022 (10 months)
Delivered fast, friendly service during high-volume periods, upsold menu items to increase sales, and maintained hygiene and compliance with health and safety standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Growing Up Green Day Nursery
Level 3 Diploma, Early Years Education
2022 - 2023
Activities and societies: Room management with average of 15 children, First Aid training, planning educational activities, observations for parents
Studied an apprenticeship toward a Level 3 qualification in early years education while working as an apprentice nursery practitioner and participating in room management and planning activities.
Next Steps Apprenticeship / Growing Up Green Day Nursery
Level 3 Apprenticeship, Childcare
Completed Level 3 childcare apprenticeship training through Next Steps / nursery provider focusing on practical early years educator skills.
Northbrook College Sussex - Worthing
City and Guilds (Level 2), Vocational Studies
Grade: Distinction
Completed vocational qualifications including City & Guilds Level 2 Cabin Crew with distinction and other college-level certifications.
Shoreham Academy
GCSEs, Secondary Education
Completed GCSEs across multiple subjects including English, maths, sciences and languages with a focus on core academic foundations.
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