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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Yvonne Leukel

Co. Waterford ,Ireland

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong foundation in early childhood development and child safeguarding, complemented by comprehensive child protection training. Demonstrates proficiency in curriculum planning and possesses vital skills in fire safety and paediatric first aid. Effective communicator with proven ability to manage duty coverage, committed to fostering safe and nurturing environments for children.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Room leader

Discovery Bay
Dunmore East, Waterford
09.2017 - Current

* I work with children from the age of 2 - 5 years in a pre - school setting, and 6 to 12 years in an after- school.


* Day to day running of both settings with the responsibility of the deputy manager when she is unavailable.

* Planning, preparing, and evaluating, age - appropriate activities that cater to the individual needs and development stages of the children.

* Creating a stimulating, safe and nurturing learning environment that aligns with the national curriculum framework Aistear.

* Observing children's development and keeping records.

* Ensuring the health, safety, and well - being of all children in my care adhering to safeguarding procedures.

* Leading and supervising staff - working as part of a team.

* Assisting children with their homework.

* Planning and organizing Summer camps.

Childcare Assistance - Senior Position

Respond Childcare Centre
Tramore, Waterford
01.2008 - 07.2017

I worked with children from the ages of 2 years and 10 months in a pre - school setting, and 6 to 12 years in an After - school.


* Day to day running of both settings with the responsibility of the deputy manager when she was unavailable.

* This involved care and hygiene and daily nutrition of children in a stimulating environment.

* Meeting with all parents to discuss the children's needs.

* Assisting with homework and completing projects and activities with the after school group within the community.

* organizing the children's curriculum, plan daily activities that are age appropriate.

* Planning and organizing Summer camps.

Education

Level 5 - SNA

ETB Education & Training Board
Waterford
09.2024 - 05.2025

QQI Level 6 - Childcare

ETB Education & Training Board
Tramore, Waterford
09.2020 - 05.2022

Level 3 -Cache Diploma in Child Care and Education - Childcare

College of Further Education
Waterford
09.2003 - 05.2005

Level 5 - FETAC - Childcare

College of Further Education
Waterford
09.2003 - 05.2005

Skills

  • Early childhood development knowledge
  • Child safeguarding
  • Child protection training
  • Curriculum planning
  • Fire safety training
  • Pediatric First Aid
  • Duty Manager coverage
  • Communication skills

Languages

German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Certification

First Aid Training

Patient Moving & Manual Handling

Children's First

Tusla - Always Children First Training - Child Safeguarding Awareness training for Designated Liaison Person training

Timeline

Level 5 - SNA

ETB Education & Training Board
09.2024 - 05.2025

QQI Level 6 - Childcare

ETB Education & Training Board
09.2020 - 05.2022

Room leader

Discovery Bay
09.2017 - Current

Childcare Assistance - Senior Position

Respond Childcare Centre
01.2008 - 07.2017

Level 3 -Cache Diploma in Child Care and Education - Childcare

College of Further Education
09.2003 - 05.2005

Level 5 - FETAC - Childcare

College of Further Education
09.2003 - 05.2005
Yvonne Leukel