0 to 12 years old
Hello, I'm Marta
I work creatively with toddlers, pre-schoolers and school age children at their own homes. Early years are all about developing innate creativity, explore curiosities and building self-confidence.
I am a storyteller, performer and an enthusiast of children's books and rhymes.
On my spare time I continue self-development through acting and voice over work.
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Marta Alvares
Educator/Performer
00 44 7542165525
Email:
Areas:
Hampstead; Islington; Camden; Regent's Park; Covent Garden: Hyde Park;
Date of Birth:
June 9th, 1988
Phone:
EXPERIENCE
2019-2022
Creative sitter
Cocorio Creative Childcare Lda.
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One-o-one sessions at home for infants and children (2.5 - 8 years).
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Storytelling, resource creation, role-play, shadow puppet theatre, music and dance.
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Development of children’s language, self-expression and emotional literacy.
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Strategies and desired outcomes discussed with parents
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Help parents with transitions, sleep training, nutrition and offer pedagogical advice.
2020-2021
Assistant Editor
Ahlan Kids Education Lda.
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Checking a broad range of new resources for spelling, punctuation, grammar, curriculum relevance and factual accuracy; and offering feedback
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Writing blurbs and proofreading manuscripts: educational publishing; fictional stories
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Creating written educational content on our website/blog to ensure that it is up to date and meets customers' needs
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Working closely with authors and editors, supporting the editor with administrative help and marketing.
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Attend meetings offering text analysis critique and educational advice for resources creation.
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2019-2021
Early Years at Home
Ma Education
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Develop and create a routine for the care, self-care, and independence of children - 25 months old Twins;
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Promote development in the three prime areas: physical development; personal social and emotional development, and communication and language.
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Promote literacy development through storytelling, rhymes, and play.
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Promote reflexive practices and self-awareness.
2016-2018
Senior Early Years Practitioner/Room Leader: Toddlers and Peschool
Active Learning Bright Horizons Family Solutions
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Provide learning opportunities for preschool children;
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Work with EYFS framework and Ofsted regulations.
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Lesson plans on children's interests and needs.
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Keep children’s records and development reports.
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Responsible for managing a team of 4/5 adults and a group of 20 children from 2 to 4 years old.
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Lead practices through Ofsted inspections and parent’s meetings.
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Actively participate in Outdoor Learning and Forest School education of children 2 to 4 years old.
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Plan literacy lessons for children aged 2 to 5 years old. Conduct company’s learning project “Growing Confident Readers”, crafting and performing storytelling sessions.
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2020 April - June
Teaching House @ OHC London
CELTA Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
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Recreating classroom environment using Zoom and Breakout rooms.
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Write detailed lesson plans, language analysis (vocabulary, grammar, functions), prepare powerpoint presentations and handouts to be sent before class.
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Observation of 60h of professional English Teaching lesson
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Create and conduct 15h of English lessons online.
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Teaching adults of Lower intermediate level and Upper intermediate level of English.
2016-2018
Master of Arts in Children's Literature
Goldsmiths College, University of London
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Dissertation on Lacan’s psychoanalytic theory, and critical analysis of poetry and rhymes for young children (Michael Rosen); Masculinities and Femininities in Children’s Literature;
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Children's Literature and Cultural Diversity;
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Researching Language,
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Culture and Identity in Education;
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Children's Literature: Theory and Reading Practice.
2010-2013
Bachelor of Arts in Education
School of Education of Lisbon, ESELx
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HighScope approach to Learning for Preschool;
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Fundamentals of Pedagogy;
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Psychology of Learning;
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Developmental and Cognitive Psychology;
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Social Sciences;
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Visual Arts;
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Child and Adolescent Psychopathology;
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Probabilities and Data Analysis;
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Intervention in Educational Situations;
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Linguistics and Language acquisition.
SKILLS
Early Years Activities/ Babysitting
Storytelling
Tutoring
Portuguese Language Teaching
Drama and Movement
English Language Teaching
EXPERTISE
Early Years Activities
I develop activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers based on the Early Years Curriculum. I develop my practice on HighScope Approach to Education, where Autonomy, Play, and Active Learning are key elements for children's emotional and cognitive development.
Teaching English
Most children come from a multicultural family environment, and it has been important to focus on language development for English. This I do through music, singing, storytelling and play, engaging the child in meaningful interactions.
Sleep Training and Nutrition
I am experienced training babies to sleep autonomously in their craddles. I advise parents on strategies to use both for encouraging children to adapt to new routines, and to improve aspects of their routine.