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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
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Sabena  Mendivil

Sabena Mendivil

Arequipa

Summary

Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Childcare professional experienced in guiding children and documenting learning and development. Background leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage growth. Offers current CPR and First Aid certifications paired with in-depth knowledge of children's emotional and social development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Childcare Provider

Forever Young Childminding Ltd
Luton
05.2013 - 12.2022
  • Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
  • Implemented discipline strategies when needed while ensuring the safety of all students.
  • Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
  • Monitored children's progress through ongoing assessments of their abilities and interests.
  • Planned field trips to local parks, libraries and other educational places.
  • Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.

Customer Side Leakage Advisor

Thames Water Plc
London
09.2005 - 03.2012
  • Communicated effectively with both internal teams and external customers via phone, email, chat.
  • Maintained records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, comments and complaints.
  • Performed root cause analysis of process failures and recommended corrective actions.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Herbalism

Udemy
Online
01-2024

Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Design

London School of Dressmaking And Design
London
09-2010

Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality Services

Ekhuruleni East Technical College
Springs, Gauteng
07-2003

High School Diploma -

Piet Retief High School
Piet Retief
12-2001

Skills

  • Child Supervision
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Group management
  • Safety understanding
  • Dietary Requirements
  • Child Development

Affiliations

  • I love the outdoors, with a passion for walking.
  • Being creative by making my own clothes.
  • Socialising with new people to further broaden my knowledge of the world.

Languages

English
First Language
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Zulu
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Certification

  • Safeguarding Children
  • Paediatric First Aid

Timeline

Childcare Provider

Forever Young Childminding Ltd
05.2013 - 12.2022

Customer Side Leakage Advisor

Thames Water Plc
09.2005 - 03.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Herbalism

Udemy

Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Design

London School of Dressmaking And Design

Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality Services

Ekhuruleni East Technical College

High School Diploma -

Piet Retief High School
  • Safeguarding Children
  • Paediatric First Aid
Sabena Mendivil