Holly McCleary
Summary
Professional educator with substantial experience in early childhood environments. Proven capability in fostering collaborative team efforts and achieving desired outcomes. Skillful in curriculum development, classroom management, and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Adaptable, dependable, and dedicated to nurturing young minds and community wellness.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator/Behavior Interventionist
Simcoe County District School Board
09.2014 - 06.2025
- Valid CPR certification and Behaviour Intervention Specialist.
- Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team, to contribute to the learning development and integration of all students by creating a safe and supportive environment.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
Early Childhood Education Student
Georgian College
01.2014 - 08.2015
Manager
YMCA, Woodlands Centre
09.2008 - 08.2013
- Created and updated policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government requirements and regulations including health and safety, human resources and legal requirements.
- Ensured confidentiality was maintained in the setting at all times.
- Worked within a larger team to develop and implement tactical and operational plans geared to increase enrolment and client needs.
- Met occupancy and revenue targets and managed operational costs within a predefined budget setting.
- Marketed YMCA location effectively in a positive and efficient manner.
- Supported staff development and changing trends to ensure the day care's longevity and overall effectiveness.
- Built healthy relationships with clients, staff and local services to ensure complaints were dealt with effectively and in a timely manner and communication between the setting and head office environments remained strong and effective.
- Worked and maintained a high level of community partnership to ensure customer satisfaction and ensure that predetermined business plans were being effectively targeted.
- Given primary key-holder responsibility
- Professionally managed and assisted 22 staff members on an on-going basis
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Owner
Holly Woods Montessori & Private School
09.2000 - 06.2008
- Conducted short, medium and long term business planning to meet financial requirements.
- Taught planned lessons to pupils of differing abilities and grade levels.
- Organized human resources, technical and administrative facets of business.
- Consistently monitored the achievements of colleagues and pupils, and built upon the necessary development progress for each individual.
- Set goals of personnel and staff performance reviews.
- Accountable for the ordering of stock and general maintenance of equipment, software and building needs within the private school setting.
- Responsible customer service and management of 250 clients and 18 staff members on a rotating schedule.
- Built strong customer service relationships with children from 2.5 to 12 years of age and their carers/families.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Education
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
Georgian College
Orillia, Ontario08.2015
Teaching Degree - Montessori, Specialist in Casa and Lower Elementary Levels
Newborough College
Richmond Hill, Ontario06.1996
BA Honors Degree - Psychology and Sociology
York University
Toronto, Ontario01.1993
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft applications
- Software development for educational environments
- Canva and web design expertise
- Skilled in optimizing data entry processes
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
Additional Information
- I hold the following certifications:
- CPR and Standard First Aid (3 year), Food Hygiene Certificate, Safeguarding Children and SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) levels 1 and 2.
- From January 2007 to June 2007, I worked part time with CANARC assisting with the education and development of students with autism and special needs.
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator/Behavior Interventionist
Simcoe County District School Board
09.2014 - 06.2025
Early Childhood Education Student
Georgian College
01.2014 - 08.2015
Manager
YMCA, Woodlands Centre
09.2008 - 08.2013
Owner
Holly Woods Montessori & Private School
09.2000 - 06.2008
Teaching Degree - Montessori, Specialist in Casa and Lower Elementary Levels
Newborough College
BA Honors Degree - Psychology and Sociology
York University
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
Georgian College
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