Lucy is the deputy manager of Sunshine Club House Ltd. She graduated her BA Joint Honours Degree in Drama & Performance Studies, July 2006. She has always had a passion for the Performing Arts, including Drama, Dance, Music, Scenography and Costume Design. During her studies at University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Lucy studied a module in Theatre in Education, and it was through this that her passion for teaching grew. After moving to Cardiff she decided to pursue her passion for teaching and in July 2015 she passed CACHE Level 2 in Childcare Learning and Development with flying colours! Since then Lucy worked with New Directions Education as a supply teaching assistant, this work gave Lucy the opportunity to work in many different schools in Cardiff and she also had some long term placements in some of the schools. During her time with New Directions, Lucy studied towards CACHE Level 3 in Childcare Learning and Development, and recently passed this course in July 2018. Presently Lucy works full-time as deputy manager of SSCH, her role includes being the allocated SENCO and Behaviour Management Officer, she also continues to pursue her passion for the performing arts and has taken on the role of Drama and Music tutor. Lucy has extensive experience in all these fields, she has worked with children of varying learning abilities including SEN, ALN and MAT, she is trained in Lego Therapy and Phonics, and she has experience in working with large and small groups of children and on a one to one basis. Lucy is certified Grade 5 in Piano and has been teaching piano lessons to children and adults since August 2017, she also has taken part in Samba and Taiko drumming groups and enjoys singing and playing ukulele in her spare time. Lucy's Dance experience includes Contemporary, Modern, Scottish Country Dancing and Appalachian Step Dancing. It is Lucy's aim to use her experience and skills to their full potential in order to provide children and young people with an enjoyable and interactive learning experience that helps to promote their holistic development.

I am an artist with a great deal of experience in delivering art and craft classes in a range of settings from schools to community centres and after school clubs. I gained a first class Ba(hons) in 3D Design from Cardiff Met University. Since then I have enjoyed continuing my practice as an artist working in ceramics, painting portraits and murals and have exhibited in galleries throughout the country and abroad. During my time as the ceramics tutor in Howardian Community Centre I gained a qualification in Youth and Community Work and went on to work in other settings such as After School Clubs primary and secondary schools. I love working with children for their spontaneity and enthusiasm. I have lots of experience in providing educational and stimulating activities to develop young people's creativity.

I've been awarded my Music Diploma from Azerbaijan College of Music and have taken further master classes from Tbilisi State Conservatoire in vocal performances. While I studied at the Music College, I was selected to represent Azerbaijan, taking part in the World Vision Youth Ambassador's program (an international choir that performs around the world); in the USA, Europe, Asia and South Africa. Meeting world leaders and performing as well as taking part in debates in the United Nations in Geneva promoting ‘Justice and Reconciliation’ I was awarded a Piano Certificate from Baku state junior music school where the school/teachers follow Russian piano-schooling method. I have a solid foundation and confidence in my musical profession. I am continuously working on professional development. I perform for local residents and believe that live music positively affects people, improving their mental and physical health. I have given solo performances in a number of charity concerts with other fellow musicians. I provide piano accompaniment for instrumentalists and singers during rehearsals as well as during exams. I hold an up-to-date DBS certificate, have completed the Education Workforce Council and Child Protection Awareness course and I also hold a First Aid Essentials certificate.

I am a friendly, polite individual who approaches every occasion with enthusiasm. I am passionate and hard-working. I am a strong listener and my speech is clear and concise. My approach is adaptive, shifting to suit changing circumstances. I am observant and have a high attention to detail. I emphasise engagement and finding the fun in the mundane. I am eager to grow and take any training opportunities available to me. I am an artist and enjoy many crafts including Drawing, Painting, Sewing (Plush and costume making), and writing. In June of 2018 I completed my Level 2 CCLD (Children’s Care, Learning and Development) In Heronsbridge School. I worked with children and young people aged 4-19. I worked with children with a variety of additional needs including ALN/SEN (eg ASD and Down’s Syndrome), PMLD, and children with physical disabilities. In my second year I worked in the sensory department and assisted with sessions such as Sensory Drama, Touch Trust, and DIR Floortime. I also assisted in the schools Christmas production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’. During my training I learned rudimentary BSL as well as the PECS system. I received Manual Handling (Inanimate and Animate), SCIPr, and Safeguarding training alongside my course. I also took up work experience in Bryntirion Comprehensive School assisting the ALN department as a learning support assistant. I assisted children in all subjects in their work by helping them remain focused and guiding them in their work. I was also given the opportunity to provide additional mathematics lessons on a one-to-one basis, creating activities and practice questions to use for this.Between July 2017 and June 2018, I worked for ACE Life Centre as a Playworker following the DIR Floortime Scheme for children with ASD aged 4-11.