Maureen Young

• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
• Improved satisfaction with Parents by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
• Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
• Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various observations or assessments with children.
• Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
• Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
• Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe environment for both staff and children.

• Developed a policy of Healthy Eating for young children in partnership with Smart Start Ireland.
• Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
• Prepared children for a seamless transition to the next level of education by focusing on key foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
• Promoted positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a nurturing learning environment for all children.
• Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
• Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
• Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
• Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
• Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
• Documented behavior, development and learning of children to ensure accurate progression in overall development.

Monitored children's progress by conducting regular observations and creating plans to suit the needs of each individual child.

Supported early language development through story telling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.

Maintained child friendly environment with frequent use of outdoor areas.

Provided extra support to children with additional needs by adapting activities or offering one to one assistance when necessary.

Promoted emotional well-being through empathetic communication and consistent support through difficult moments.

Assisted in the development of individualized care plans, addressing each child's unique needs and preferences while working in partnership with parents/guardians.

• Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
• Contributed to the development of age-appropriate curriculum materials that aligned with state standards for early childhood education programs.
• Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
• Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
• Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
• Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
• Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
• Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
• Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
• Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
• Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
• Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.

• Gained hands on experience while working with additional needs children.
• Collaborated with Teacher's and Special needs assistants to support the child's learning and understanding.
• Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
• Participated in professional development opportunities, staying informed of best practices for teaching strategies and educational technologies.
• Supported students with special needs, implementing strategies to facilitate their participation and learning.

• Developed an understanding of the day to day running of a larger group care setting.
• Helped in the preparation of meals for full daycare children.
• Developed a greater understanding of the implementation of the Montessori Curriculum.
• Worked in collaboration with staff to enhance early years learning.

• Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
• Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
• Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with Senior staff members when carrying out daily tasks.