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)
2017.11 - 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)
2001.08 - 2017.10
Nursery Practitioner
Bretton Hall College
Wakefield
1994.07 - 2001.07
- 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
1994.01 - 1995.07
Provide individual support for children with additional needs as set out by the class teacher.
Nanny
Blythe Family
Chicago USA
1992.06 - 1993.11
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Years
University of Huddersfield
Barnsley 2007.09 - 2010.05
NNEB - Childcare
Barnsley College
Barnsley 1990.09 - 1992.06
GCSEs - English
Barnsley College
Barnsley 1987.09 - 1988.06
GCSEs - Sociology
Barnsley College
Barnsley 1986.09 - 1987.07
GCSEs - Mathematics
Barnsley Sixth Form College
Barnsley 1985.09 - 1986.07
GCSEs - Physics
Barnsley Sixth Form College
Barnsley 1985.09 - 1986.07
GCSEs - Chemistry
Barnsley Sixth Form College
Barnsley 1985.09 - 1986.07
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
2017.11 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Early Years
University of Huddersfield
2007.09 - 2010.05
Nursery Manager
Wonderland Nursery
2001.08 - 2017.10
Nursery Practitioner
Bretton Hall College
1994.07 - 2001.07
Classroom Support Assistant
BMBC
1994.01 - 1995.07
Nanny
Blythe Family
1992.06 - 1993.11
NNEB - Childcare
Barnsley College
1990.09 - 1992.06
GCSEs - English
Barnsley College
1987.09 - 1988.06
GCSEs - Sociology
Barnsley College
1986.09 - 1987.07
GCSEs - Mathematics
Barnsley Sixth Form College
1985.09 - 1986.07
GCSEs - Physics
Barnsley Sixth Form College
1985.09 - 1986.07
GCSEs - Chemistry
Barnsley Sixth Form College
1985.09 - 1986.07