Sarah Carroll
Gorey,Wexford
Summary
Collaborative manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Centre Manager
BestStart Educare
04.2019 - 01.2024
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organised, and safe environment for employees and patrons. Implementing of policy and procedure to meet compliance expectations.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding solutions. Led coaching and mentoring for team members , developing a growth mindset. Engaged in HR proceedings.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote continuity.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Monitored and analysed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Created and implemented annual strategic planning.
Early Childhood Teacher
BestStart Educare
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Early Childhood Educator
Higgys House
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Early Childhood Educator
The Park Academy
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Worked collaboratively with a team to create and implement curriculum plans.
- Dealt with parent complaints and compliments.
- 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.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - HDip Arts in Early Childhood Montessori Education
St Nicholas Montessori College
Dublin06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Theology And Arts(English And Classical Studies)
St Patricks Pontifical University Maynooth & NUIM
Maynooth Kildare11.2012
Skills
- Solution focused
- Self-Directed
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Recordkeeping
- Supervision and Leadership, Team Building and Management
- Networking
- Organisation and Time Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Administration
Timeline
Centre Manager
BestStart Educare
04.2019 - 01.2024
Early Childhood Teacher
BestStart Educare
03.2017 - 04.2019
Early Childhood Educator
Higgys House
09.2014 - 12.2016
Early Childhood Educator
The Park Academy
06.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - HDip Arts in Early Childhood Montessori Education
St Nicholas Montessori College
Bachelor of Arts - Theology And Arts(English And Classical Studies)
St Patricks Pontifical University Maynooth & NUIM
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