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Anne Marie O'Grady

Meath

Summary

Seasoned Early Years professional with eighteen years of comprehensive experience and education and a deep understanding of early years care and education. Hardworking and reliable with a strong ability to monitor, train and encourages employees to improve skills and meet the demands of early years setting. With a history of successfully developing and managing a strong team through proactive training and issue management. Bringing outstanding problem-solving abilities paired with in-depth knowledge of Early years policies and procedures.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Manager

Lamha Beaga
Meath
01.2013 - 08.2022

· Managed team of 6, capturing low staff turnover rate.

· Fulfilled activities to guarantee legislation and regulatory compliance.

· Developed strong working relationships with key stakeholders.

· Championed professional development and high performance in team.

· Established rapport with families and delivered comprehensive progress reports.

Contributed to continuous service improvement by participating in regular staff meetings and educational events.

Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to ensure effective operations.

  • Trained train staff on specific operations, and applicable procedures.
  • Supervised performance of staff with goals of improving the quality of care given to children and families at our service.
  • Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.

Montessori Teacher

Ladybird Lane Day Nursery & Montessori
Louth
01.2007 - 01.2008

· Developed outstanding relationships with parents and children, enhancing school reputation through positive recommendations.

· Promoted learning through play to encourage individualistic approach to children's bespoke educational needs.

· Ensured through child safety and security, implementing necessary safeguarding practices for optimised care.

· Carefully managed classrooms of up to 22 children, maintaining tailored, individualistic teaching for optimised student outcomes.

· Providing a secure base from which children can thrive.

· Initiated and led creative play activities, aiding positive child development and enjoyment.

· Utilised skills in behaviour management to aid positive, productive nursery environments for optimal child development.

· Built positive, professional relationships with children and family members, providing a safe, trusting care environment.

· Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.

Child Care Worker

Child Care Worker
Louth
06.2006 - 01.2007
  • Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.

Education

Master of Arts - Counselling & Psychotherapy (Cognitive Behavioural

ICHAS-Irish College of Humanities & Applied Scienc
Limerick
06.2023

FETAC 6 - Train The Trainer

The Open College
Dublin
09.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies

East London University
London
06.2019

Major Award – QQI Level 6 - Supervision in Early Childhood Care And Education,

The Open College
Dublin
06.2014

Diploma - Montessori Teaching

Portobello Institute
Dublin
01.2004

Skills

  • Encouraging and Motivating Students
  • Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving Support
  • Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
  • Organization and Planning Skills
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Team Collaboration

Timeline

Owner Manager

Lamha Beaga
01.2013 - 08.2022

Montessori Teacher

Ladybird Lane Day Nursery & Montessori
01.2007 - 01.2008

Child Care Worker

Child Care Worker
06.2006 - 01.2007

Master of Arts - Counselling & Psychotherapy (Cognitive Behavioural

ICHAS-Irish College of Humanities & Applied Scienc

FETAC 6 - Train The Trainer

The Open College

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies

East London University

Major Award – QQI Level 6 - Supervision in Early Childhood Care And Education,

The Open College

Diploma - Montessori Teaching

Portobello Institute
Anne Marie O'Grady