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nthe Prospectswebsite. DuringandsincecompletingmyBAinLearningStudiesIhavebeenworkingasaPlay LeaderforTopTotstogainpracticalexperienceofworkingwithchildren.This experiencehasbeeninvaluableinputtingintopracticesomeoftheeducational theoryIlearnedinmydegree. InparticularIhavelearnedhowtorespondtoarangeofchildren'sneedsandto understandthattheirbehaviourisnotalwaysarationalresponsetotheir circumstances.Forexample,Iworkedwithachildwhowasbehavingaggressively towardsotherchildrenandanotherwhowaswithdrawnandunsociable;through playactivitiesIlearnedthatitwastheformerchildwholackedselfconfidenceand whoneededthemostencouragementofanyinthegroup. Mypreviousemploymentinartsadministrationandretailingdevelopedstrong interpersonalskillsandmycapacitytodealwithmultipledemandsonmytimeand resources. Inretailworkitwasnotuncommontobedealingwithonecustomerasanother soughthelpandasthephonebegantoring. InartsadministrationIhadtobalancetherequirementsofthefundingbodieswith theusersofthewebsitewhile,atthesametime,organisingexhibitionsandartists.I foundthatIhaveboththestaminaandtheorganisationalabilitytothriveinthese circumstancesandfeelsurethattheskillsIlearnedwillbeanassettoabusyprimary school.