Arts and Creativity
Yoga and Mindfulness
Psychology
Play Therapy
Niamh Lynch
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Summary
Experienced Early Childhood Educator from Ireland with over 7 years of international experience in Ireland, Australia, and Canada. Passionate about play-based, child-led learning with a strong focus on social-emotional development, creativity, and mindfulness. Open-minded, reflective, committed to continuous learning and growth within a collaborative international team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Live-Out Nanny
Berube Family
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided full-time in-home care for a one-year-old child.
- Fostered a language-rich environment that accelerated speech development, with the child doubling expected vocabulary and reaching expressive language milestones over three months early.
- Scheduled monthly parent-nanny check-ins to review and prioritize key focus areas.
Lead Educator
Mounthawk Montessori
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Lead educator for preschool classroom of 17 children aged 3–4.
- Integrated Montessori and Reggio Emilia principles to promote a child-centered, inquiry-driven learning environment.
- Created and led a positive reinforcement plan that reduced challenging behaviors and boosted cooperative play and emotional regulation.
Lead Educator
Cumann Iosaef Family Resource Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Lead educator for a preschool classroom of 8 children, aged 3-5.
- Collaborated with management to implement children’s yoga and mindfulness programs, enhancing emotional regulation and focus.
- Redesigned the learning environment introducing a cozy literacy-focused book corner and an outdoor musical wall that stimulated sensory exploration and creative expression.
Assistant Educator
ANZUK Education
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Worked through a temporary agency supporting children aged birth to 5 years across diverse early childhood settings, including Montessori, Steiner, and Reggio Emilia.
- Assisted Lead Educators in managing daily care routines and classroom operations during their absence.
- Gained experience implementing the Australian National Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care and Education
Mary Immaculate College
Ireland05.2018
Skills
- Patience & Empathy
- Child Development Expertise
- Strong Communication Skills
- Creative Arts & Crafts
- Circle Time Facilitation
- Positive Behavior Guidance
- Curriculum Planning
- Montessori & Reggio Emilia Philosophies
Certification
- Child First Aid & CPR Certified
- Registered Yoga Instructor (RYT 200hrs)
Interests
Timeline
Live-Out Nanny
Berube Family
02.2025 - 08.2025
Lead Educator
Mounthawk Montessori
06.2024 - 11.2024
Lead Educator
Cumann Iosaef Family Resource Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Assistant Educator
ANZUK Education
12.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care and Education
Mary Immaculate College
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