Catherine Doocey
Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
A patient, empathic and creative individual with the strong ability to connect with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. I aim to be an inspiring and dependable aid and welcome new responsibilities within a wide range of employment areas.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Nanny
M and L Tzvetanov
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Sole charge care for 3 boys (newborn, 2 and 6)
- Encouraged learning and discovering new things through various playgroups and interactive activities.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
Teaching Assistant
Wandsworth Preparatory School
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Taught core subjects, primarily year 3 and 4
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher such as Reading and Phonics lessons with all years in KS1
- Lead Forest School which included shelter building, problem solving through various team activities and identifying/studying wildlife
- Leader of after school wrap around care
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
After School Nanny
A and S Freelove
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Sole charge care for 2 boys (4 and 6)
- Planned daytrips, playdates and learning activities throughout London.
- Managed sibling conflicts or disagreements in a fair and empathetic manner to promote healthy communication between family members.
- Enhanced children''s emotional, intellectual, and social development by creating a nurturing and stimulating environment.
Full Time Nanny
E and H Bishop
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Sole charge care of boy (4), girl (5)
- Housekeeping duties, preparing meals, helping with homework such as reading, spelling and phonics
- Kept them active with trips to the park, museums and encouraged group play with play dates
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
Nannying Full Time
H and O Hirsch
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Sole charge care of boy (2) and newborn (from 10 weeks)
- Prepared meals and light housekeeping duties
- Arranged and organised playdates/ activities/ day trips
- Encouraged learning through play and exploring outside
Events Administrator
Murray Edwards College, Uni of Cambridge
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Generated increased attendance at events through targeted marketing campaigns and strategic partnerships.
- Enhanced attendee experience by seamlessly coordinating event logistics and managing on-site operations.
- Leveraged social media platforms to increase brand awareness and drive interest in upcoming events.
- Organized engaging activities that encouraged interaction among attendees, fostering a positive event atmosphere.
Marketing Co-Ordinator
Oceanarium, Bournemouth
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Developed visually engaging marketing materials to support product launches and promotions.
- Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone, and mail.
- Composed daily posts for social media and helped build corporate presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Managed CRM database to maximize customer outreach efforts and strengthen client relationships.
- Increased customer engagement through the creation of compelling social media content and strategies.
Education
BA (Hons) - Tourism Management
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth, UK01.2017
Level 3 Extended Diploma - Travel and Tourism
West Herts College
Watford, UK01.2013
7 GCSE’s - including English and Maths
Nicholas Breakspear School
St Albans, UK01.2010
Skills
- Excellent Verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Employee management
- Teaching and group management
- Organisational skills
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Relationship building
- Creativity and imagination
- Adaptability and ability to connect with individuals
Accomplishments
- Ofsted approved Paediatric First Aid, 05/01/23
- Three Peaks Challenge in aid of the Tulip Suite, Spalding Hospice Foundation, 01/01/19
- Guinness World Record attempt in aid of Barnardo’s Children’s Charity, 01/01/15
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel and exploring varying cultures
- Sports – Tennis, swimming, hiking, cycling and Pilates
- Creative – Sewing, styling, vintage and sustainable fashion
Timeline
Full Time Nanny
M and L Tzvetanov
10.2023 - 02.2025
Teaching Assistant
Wandsworth Preparatory School
02.2023 - 10.2023
After School Nanny
A and S Freelove
05.2022 - 02.2023
Full Time Nanny
E and H Bishop
10.2021 - 04.2022
Nannying Full Time
H and O Hirsch
11.2020 - 07.2021
Events Administrator
Murray Edwards College, Uni of Cambridge
05.2018 - 06.2019
Marketing Co-Ordinator
Oceanarium, Bournemouth
07.2017 - 02.2018
BA (Hons) - Tourism Management
Bournemouth University
Level 3 Extended Diploma - Travel and Tourism
West Herts College
7 GCSE’s - including English and Maths
Nicholas Breakspear School
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