Melanie Wilkes

ABOUT ME		

43 year old English lady
Living in Spain for 18 years
NNEB qualified 25+ years experience	
Full Driving licence and own car
First aid trained and full DRB checked UK and Spain
 
WORK EXPERIENCE

St. Roses School	September 1994 — Feb 1998

L.S.W

I worked in the 16years+ unit of this residential school for children with profound learning and physical disabilities. I supported the students both in the classroom and in developing personal living skills.

Mr and Mrs Bain	Feb 1998 — April 1999

Nanny

I was employed as a nanny to the families 3 daughters aged 18m, 4 yrs and 7 years on appointment.I was responsible for the care of the girls and everyday things such as laundry and cooking.

Mr and Mrs Winterbottom	April 1999 — July 2003

Nanny

I was employed as a full time sole charge nanny for the families 3 boys aged 12m , 4yrs and 10 years on appointment. I was responsible of all aspects of the boys care.

Kiddie Kollege	July 2003 — July 2004

Nursery manager

My first position on moving to Spain was managing a small 40 place bilingual nursery in Alhaurin El grande. I was responsible for the day to day running of the nursery and managing a small team of 7 staff.

Mr and Mrs Harding	Feb 2005 — September 2009

Nanny

I began working for this family when their son was 3 weeks old. I was solely responsible for developing a daily routine for their son his feeding, sleeping and other needs. I travelled extensively with this family and was again responsible for all aspects of their sons care.

Cam Everlands School	September 2001 — July 2003

T,A

I worked in this school alongside the role as a nanny with the Winterbottom family, whilst the boys were in school.I began working as a volunteer in the year 1 and year 2 classes, before being offered a temporary position covering a long term sick leave. I was then given a permanent role supporting an individual with a variety of special needs.

Mr and Mrs Escobar	October 2009 — October 2010

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Shared Care Nanny

I was employed to assist the family during the final stages of mums 3rd pregnancy and then to assist with the 2 older children 18m and 5 years on appointment.

International school	October 2010 — Present

Reception Class Teacher

I was first employed as the T.A to the two reception classes. I then covered a year 5 class for 6 weeks whilst the teacher was sick.

My 2nd year in the school I was promoted to Reception class teacher which I enjoyed for 3 years, during this time I was also responsible for the special educational needs of the students in KS2.

I was then asked to cover a year 4 class whilst the teacher was on maternity leave. The following year I taught year 3 and was also the primary P.E coordinator.
From September 2016 to present I have been teaching the year one class.

QUALIFICATIONS

10 G.C.S.Es Grades b - d

All subjects including English language, English literacy, maths and sciences.

NNEB national diploma in childcare and education.

EDUCATION

September 1987 — September 1992

The High School For Girls, Gloucester

NNEB	September 1992 — September 1994

Stroud College of F.E

INTERESTS

Since moving to Spain I have developed a greater love for the outdoors and for a variety of different sports.
I love to visit new places and like to travel in my free time.
I enjoy reading and puzzles.

REFERENCES

References are available from all of my previous employers on request.

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