Charlene Donovan
Early Years Educator
Triim ,Dunsany
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Little Folks Academy
TRIM , TRIM
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Pre-School Leader
Little Folks Academy
Trim, County Meath
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Maintain positive relationships with parents and children
- Meet individual needs of children, implementing curriculum including sufficient outdoor activities and plan for their emergent interest
- Meet and exceed goals and targets on a consistent basis
- Adhere to health and safety measures
- Follow policies and procedures and adhere to childcare regulations
- Track children's progress through observations and report to parents
- Provide supervision and care to all children
- Encourage good behaviour using positive reinforcement methods.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of 20 employees in the Early Years setting, fostering an inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences
Childcare Assistant Manager and Pre-School Leader
Kids Klubs Ltd
Trim, County Meath
08.2008 - 01.2020
- I support new and existing staff with additional training requirements providing coaching and training for new staff as well as up-skilling for existing staff
- Liaise with staff and support staff
- Liaise with parents and families and build positive parent relationship
- Track children's progress through observations and report to parents
- Communicate effectively in a clear and professional manner
- Role-model best practice
- Meet targets and goals on time
- Positively worked with the manager to ensure the smooth running of the setting
- Adhere to health and safety measures
- Follow policies and procedures and adhere to childcare regulations
- Maintain positive relationships with parents and children
- Maintain a positive relationship with staff
- Meet the individual needs of the children, implementing curriculum including sufficient outdoor activities and plan for their emergent interest
- Provide supervision and care to all children in my care
- Encourage good behaviours using positive reinforcement methods.
Childcare Assistant
Mother Hubbard's
Navan, County Meath
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Liaise with staff and support staff
- Liaise with parents and families and build positive parent relationship
- Communicate effectively in clear and professional manner
- Role-model best practice
- Meet targets and goals on time
- Positively worked with the manager to ensure a smooth running of the setting
- Adhere to health and safety measures
- Follow policies and procedures and adhere to childcare regulations
- Maintain positive relationships with parents and children
- Maintain positive relationships with staff
- Meet individual needs of children, implementing curriculum including sufficient outdoor activities and plan for their emergent interest
- Track children's progress through observations and report to parents
- Provide supervision and care to all children
- Encourage good behaviours using positive reinforcement methods
- I support new and existing staff with additional training requirements providing coaching and training for new staff as well as up-skilling for existing staff.
Education
Leadership For Inclusion in The Early Years (LINC)
Mary Immaculate College
Limerick, Ireland05.2024
First Aid
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin04.2024
Introduction To Children First
Tulsa Child And Family Agency
Dublin04.2024
In A Nutshell: Management of HR
Canavan Byrne
Dublin03.2024
Allergen Awareness
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin02.2024
Sharing Deveopmental Concerns With Parents
Barnardos
Dublin03.2023
Fire Safety
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin02.2023
Manual Handling
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin02.2023
Problem Solving Skills
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin02.2023
Emotional Intelligence At Work
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin01.2023
Effective Communication
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin01.2023
Mirosoft Teams
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin01.2023
Organisational Skills
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin01.2023
Outlook Skills
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin01.2023
Presentation Skills
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin01.2023
Food Hygiene Level 1
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin10.2022
Criticl Thinking
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin09.2022
Effective Time Management Skills
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin09.2022
Food Hygiene Level 2 - HACCP
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin09.2022
GDPR Tollkit For Early Childhood Members
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin09.2022
Health And Safety
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin09.2022
Encouraging Language Development in Childhood
Better Start Early Years Specialists
Dublin05.2022
Team Work Skills
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin12.2021
Work Safety For Employees in A Early Years Service
Early Childhood Ireland
Dublin12.2021
Supporting The Language of STEAM in Early Years
Portobello Institute
Dublin03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Portobello
Dublin11.2018
Skills
Incidents management
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I am actively pursuing the enhancement of my proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. With these three fundamental software skills, I can achieve greater efficiency and productivity in my work. These tools are essential in almost every industry, and I am confident that developing these skills will help me excel in my profession.
Cover Letter
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a highly qualified Early Years Educator with experience working with children of all ages and have a strong motivation to contribute my expertise within your school.
I am applying for a special needs teaching assistant if one may arise within your school.
My interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills will make a great candidate as well as my years of experience working children with special needs whilst working in the early years sector.
I apply my dedication and passion for student success equally to all students in my care and am thrilled to help each one make gains according to his/her individual path and potential.
I am confident that my skills and experience will meet your requirements, I welcome a chance to meet with you in person to discuss further.
I really appreciate you taking the time to review my application for a position within your school.
Yours Sincerely,
Charlene Donovan
References
Kid Klubs Kells. Mother Hubbards Navan
Donna Belton. Jenny O’Brien
(046) 925 2874. (046) 9059967.
Timeline
Manager
Little Folks Academy
08.2022 - Current
Pre-School Leader
Little Folks Academy
01.2020 - 08.2022
Childcare Assistant Manager and Pre-School Leader
Kids Klubs Ltd
08.2008 - 01.2020
Childcare Assistant
Mother Hubbard's
07.2007 - 08.2008
Leadership For Inclusion in The Early Years (LINC)
Mary Immaculate College
First Aid
Early Childhood Ireland
Introduction To Children First
Tulsa Child And Family Agency
In A Nutshell: Management of HR
Canavan Byrne
Allergen Awareness
Early Childhood Ireland
Sharing Deveopmental Concerns With Parents
Barnardos
Fire Safety
Early Childhood Ireland
Manual Handling
Early Childhood Ireland
Problem Solving Skills
Early Childhood Ireland
Emotional Intelligence At Work
Early Childhood Ireland
Effective Communication
Early Childhood Ireland
Mirosoft Teams
Early Childhood Ireland
Organisational Skills
Early Childhood Ireland
Outlook Skills
Early Childhood Ireland
Presentation Skills
Early Childhood Ireland
Food Hygiene Level 1
Early Childhood Ireland
Criticl Thinking
Early Childhood Ireland
Effective Time Management Skills
Early Childhood Ireland
Food Hygiene Level 2 - HACCP
Early Childhood Ireland
GDPR Tollkit For Early Childhood Members
Early Childhood Ireland
Health And Safety
Early Childhood Ireland
Encouraging Language Development in Childhood
Better Start Early Years Specialists
Team Work Skills
Early Childhood Ireland
Work Safety For Employees in A Early Years Service
Early Childhood Ireland
Supporting The Language of STEAM in Early Years
Portobello Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Portobello
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