HEATHER FLYGHT

• Develop and implement engaging art programs and sensory play experiences for toddlers and preschoolers.
• Develop and facilitate art and craft programs catering to school-aged children for after school and school holiday programs.
• Facilitate process art and play experiences and workshops that encourage creativity, learning through play and process while building social skills and connection.

• Cared for children in before- and after-school care.
• Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child progress and address developmental concerns.
• Developed engaging lesson plans that promote cognitive and social development in children.
• Implemented individualized learning strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
• Fostered a positive, inclusive environment encouraging children's emotional growth and self-esteem.

I established and run a successful small business offering process art, craft and sensory play classes for pre-schoolers, school holiday workshops, bespoke children’s parties and corporate events.

Key abilities:

• Plan and implement program of classes across eight-week terms; all preparation and clean-up after classes and events.
• Communicate and engage meaningfully with children of all ages.
• Facilitate learning through art, craft and sensory play activities.
• Establish and maintain close relationships with clients, from parents to event managers.
• Maintain social media accounts
• Book-keeping, advertising, budgeting.

I worked alongside the manager to co-ordinate and execute the daily operations of a busy and diverse before/after school care centre during a period of rapid growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain policies and procedures set out by NKC.
• Plan, implement and evaluate an exciting, diverse activities program, including children with special needs and those from diverse backgrounds.
• Ensure the provision and maintenance of equipment, facilities and resources
• Ensure all essential documentation is implemented and maintained including but not limited to enrolment, signing in/out, client files, etc
• Work with staff, children and families to implement behaviour management plans.

I worked as a Teacher's Aide assisting and supporting children with special needs in the classroom.

Key responsibilities:

• To support children with their schoolwork on a one-on-one basis in the classroom environment
• To support children in all aspects of school life; ie education, socialising and assisting to self-regulate emotions.

I managed a boutique high street homewares and gift shop in Glasgow, Scotland.

Key responsibilities:

• Delivering the highest standard of customer service.
• Opening and closing store at beginning and end of day, banking daily takings.
• Creatively merchandising stock in store, receiving and dispatching orders.
• Rostering, training of new staff.

I worked with an autistic pre-school child to support and prepare him for school.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting an individual with special needs in a daycare environment.
• Creating a one-on-one program to suit his needs.
• Assessing his progress and communicating this to his parents and the governing body.