Elena Di Titta
Balbriggan
Summary
Caring, enthusiastic and dedicated early years professional with extensive experience supporting children of all ages including infants, pre-schoolers and afterschoolers. Skilled in creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn through play and exploration. Confident in building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues, while following safeguarding health and safety and childcare policies. My aim is to ensure that every child feels welcomed, valued, respected, and supported, regardless of their abilities, background, culture, language, family circumstances or individual needs.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Room leader
Bremore Castle Preschool
Balbriggan, Ireland
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated daily room routines at Bremore Castle Preschool, ensuring seamless childcare operations.
- Ensured children's safety, wellbeing, and positive classroom behavior during sessions.
- Planned age-appropriate activities that supported early learning and play-based development.
- Collaborated with staff to streamline processes and enhance workflow efficiency.
Room Assistant
Really Cool Afterschool
Balbriggan, Dublin
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Supervised children during play, homework, and structured routines to ensure a safe and engaging environment.
- Coordinated afterschool room setup to facilitate daily activities and smooth transitions.
- Organized and prepared materials, games, and learning supplies to enhance classroom activities.
- Shared concerns and updates with teammates, families, and program leaders.
Second Deputy Manager
Suantraí
Dublin, Ireland
11.2003 - 11.2022
- Supported staff scheduling, workload planning, and shift coverage.
- Coordinated training, coaching, and performance discussions for team members to enhance skill development.
- Guided team through organizational changes and crisis situations to maintain operational stability.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring for open positions.
- Stayed calm and professional in stressful situations and helped resolve tense interactions.
- Supported curriculum planning and classroom activities.
- Facilitated communication with families regarding program updates and enrollment procedures. and enrollment paperwork.
Afterschool assistant
Municipality of Orla S.Giulio
Orta S. Giulio, Italy
09.2001 - 07.2002
- Supported educators with play-based homework and creative workshop preparation.
- Monitored safety during indoor and outdoor recreation sessions.
- Supervised children during after-school program activities and transitions.
- Demonstrated positive behavior to guide young learners in social interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Years Care, Health And Education
LYIT Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal05-2019
Fetac Level 6 - Supervision in Childcare
CMIT College
Dublin06-2014
Fetac Level 5, Childcare
Marino College
Dublin05-2007
Skills
- Preschool curriculum development
- Child safeguarding practices
- Activity planning and organization
- Enrollment administration
- Attendance management
- Incident reporting
- Family engagement
- Staff coordination and support
- Team leadership skills
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Effective communication
Languages
Italian
Native
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Prenatal Yoga Instructor, The Elbow Room Training Centre, Dublin. Completed February 2023
- Children's Yoga Instructor, The Elbow Room Training Centre, Dublin. Completed May 2015
Timeline
Room leader
Bremore Castle Preschool
08.2023 - Current
Room Assistant
Really Cool Afterschool
03.2023 - 08.2023
Second Deputy Manager
Suantraí
11.2003 - 11.2022
Afterschool assistant
Municipality of Orla S.Giulio
09.2001 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Science - Early Years Care, Health And Education
LYIT Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Fetac Level 6 - Supervision in Childcare
CMIT College
Fetac Level 5, Childcare
Marino College