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Millie Barnard

About Millie

Millie is a reliable team member known for her positive communication style and dedication to development. With experience in leading and collaborating with teams, she delivers dance lessons with enthusiasm to ensure student enjoyment. As a Nursery Practitioner, she works closely with young children to develop their skills and keeps parents informed of their progress. Her role as a Dance Coach involves choreographing and coaching for competitions, showcasing her leadership and organisational skills. Additionally, her HR internship provided her with experience in recruitment and marketing. Millie's strengths in teamwork, time management, attention to detail, and excellent communication make her a standout candidate ready to take on new challenges and consistently deliver top-quality work.

Work Experience

March 2024 – Present

Nursery Practitioner

Little Elms Daycare Nursery & Pre-Schools

  • Childcare and Supervision: Supervising and ensuring the safety of children aged from 3 months to 5 years.
  • Developmental Activities: Planning and implementing activities that promote physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Educational Support: Supporting early years learning and development through play and structured activities.

January 2021 – Present

Dance Coach

K2K Stars

  • Choreography: Creating and teaching dance routines that cater to different styles and levels of ability.
  • Class Instruction: Leading dance classes, providing instruction and feedback to improve students’ skills and techniques.
  • Individual Coaching: Offering personalised coaching to individuals, focusing on their specific strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Competition Preparation: Training and preparing dance teams for competitions, including selecting music, costumes, and routines.

July 2023 – July 2023

Human Resources Intern

Onclusive

  • Recruitment Support: Assisting with the recruitment process, including posting job vacancies, reviewing applications, and shortlisting candidates.
  • CV Review: Evaluating CVs and applications to identify suitable candidates for interviews.
  • Job Description Creation: Drafting and updating job descriptions to accurately reflect the requirements and responsibilities of various roles.
  • Candidate Communication: Communicating with candidates regarding their application status and providing feedback.
  • Marketing Collaboration: Working with the marketing team to develop recruitment campaigns and promote job openings

Education

Sept 2022 - July 2024

A levels
  • Business – Merit

  • Children’s Play and Development – Merit

September 2020 - July 2022

GCSEs

Hayes School

  • 6 GCSE passes including English and Maths

Skills & Expertise

  • Organisation

As a Dance Coach, I demonstrate strong leadership by choreographing routines and guiding my team through rehearsals and competitions. I ensure each dancer feels supported and motivated, tailoring my approach to meet their individual needs and abilities. My leadership helps create a cohesive and successful team.

  • Communication

Working as a Nursery Practitioner, I excel in communication by keeping parents informed about their children’s progress and milestones through regular updates. I also use my verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with both children and colleagues, ensuring a smooth and collaborative environment.

  • Organisation

My role as a Nursery Practitioner requires meticulous organisation, from planning daily activities to tracking each child’s development. Additionally, as a Dance Coach, I manage rehearsals, competitions, and costumes efficiently, ensuring everything runs smoothly and on schedule.

  • Attention to Detail

During my HR internship, I paid close attention to detail when creating job descriptions and reviewing CVs to recommend suitable candidates. In my nursery role, I carefully monitor children’s development and ensure their activities are tailored to their needs, highlighting my precision and thoroughness in every task.

My Strengths

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Reliability

Adaptability

Empathy

Initiative