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Michelle Crossley

Barnsley

Summary

Hard-working team member with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Nursery Manager

Wonderland Nursery
Barnsley (Cudworth)
11.2017 - Current
  • Provided safe and stimulating environment for children, promoting their learning and development.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents to improve communication regarding child progress.
  • Maintained clean and hygienic facilities, prioritising health of children under care.
  • Coordinated with external agencies for additional support services as needed by children or families.
  • Ensured compliance with Ofsted regulations by managing daily nursery operations diligently.


Nursery Manager

Wonderland Nursery
Barnsley (Mapplewell)
08.2001 - 10.2017

Nursery Practitioner

Bretton Hall College
Wakefield
07.1994 - 07.2001
  • Prepared daily activities that promoted learning experiences for children. Adapted the activities for children based on their age, interests, and abilities.
  • Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
  • Completed termly written reports to parents, outlining the progress and development of their children.
  • Maintained secure, up-to-date childcare records.
  • Liaised with external agencies to ensure the needs of the child were being met.

Classroom Support Assistant

BMBC
Barnsley
01.1994 - 07.1995

Provide individual support for children with additional needs as set out by the class teacher.

Nanny

Blythe Family
Chicago USA
06.1992 - 11.1993

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Years

University of Huddersfield
Barnsley
09.2007 - 05.2010

NNEB - Childcare

Barnsley College
Barnsley
09.1990 - 06.1992

GCSEs - English

Barnsley College
Barnsley
09.1987 - 06.1988

GCSEs - Sociology

Barnsley College
Barnsley
09.1986 - 07.1987

GCSEs - Mathematics

Barnsley Sixth Form College
Barnsley
09.1985 - 07.1986

GCSEs - Physics

Barnsley Sixth Form College
Barnsley
09.1985 - 07.1986

GCSEs - Chemistry

Barnsley Sixth Form College
Barnsley
09.1985 - 07.1986

Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Inputting children's data using Microsoft Word, and Excel
  • Excellent time management skills, prioritising workload effectively
  • Completing referrals to outside agencies to ensure support for children, and families
  • Organising, chairing, and writing up minutes for meetings as and when required

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nursery Manager

Wonderland Nursery
11.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Early Years

University of Huddersfield
09.2007 - 05.2010

Nursery Manager

Wonderland Nursery
08.2001 - 10.2017

Nursery Practitioner

Bretton Hall College
07.1994 - 07.2001

Classroom Support Assistant

BMBC
01.1994 - 07.1995

Nanny

Blythe Family
06.1992 - 11.1993

NNEB - Childcare

Barnsley College
09.1990 - 06.1992

GCSEs - English

Barnsley College
09.1987 - 06.1988

GCSEs - Sociology

Barnsley College
09.1986 - 07.1987

GCSEs - Mathematics

Barnsley Sixth Form College
09.1985 - 07.1986

GCSEs - Physics

Barnsley Sixth Form College
09.1985 - 07.1986

GCSEs - Chemistry

Barnsley Sixth Form College
09.1985 - 07.1986
Michelle Crossley