Madgette Young
San Antonio
Summary
Compassionate Child and Homecare Provider known for creating safe, stimulating environments for young children and seniors, while ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and productively. Skilled in early childhood development, behavior management strategies, and age-appropriate activity planning. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, allowing for effective engagement with individuals of all ages.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Childcare Provider
Keron Clark
Clarksville
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Aided with Social Development: Teaching children how to share, take turns, and express their feelings.
- Facilitated Emotional growth: Providing comfort and guidance when kids are upset, helping them build confidence and resilience.
- Cognitive learning: Introducing letters, numbers, and problem-solving activities that spark curiosity and early learning
- Implemented discipline strategies when needed while ensuring the safety of all children
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
Early Childhood Education Teacher
Duxes Basic School
St Catherine, Jamaica
09.2018 - 06.2024
- Supervised classroom activities to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
- Incorporated music into everyday instruction by having students sing songs about topics being discussed in class.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in accordance with established policies.
- Planned field trips to local parks or attractions with educational value.
- Encouraged creative expression through art projects and other activities.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote acceptable behavior among students.
- Created a safe environment that fosters learning opportunities while maintaining an atmosphere of respect between teacher and student.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss their child's progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula for 3 to 5 year olds.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet the individual needs of each child based on assessments of their abilities and interests.
Home Care Provider
Marelda Henry
St Catherine, Jamaica
01.2006 - 10.2011
- Provided transportation to medical appointments and errands.
- Promoted a safe environment by providing supervision and monitoring of patients' physical condition and behavior.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician instructions.
- Managed client's schedule of doctor's appointments, therapies.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
- Assessed home environment for potential safety hazards or risks to the client's well-being.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
School Leaving Certificate - General Studies
Point Hill Leased Primary Junior High School
08.1976 - 08.1985
Skills
- Child development
- Behavioral management
- Early childhood education
- Safety supervision
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Keron Clark
12.2024 - 07.2025
Early Childhood Education Teacher
Duxes Basic School
09.2018 - 06.2024
Home Care Provider
Marelda Henry
01.2006 - 10.2011
School Leaving Certificate - General Studies
Point Hill Leased Primary Junior High School
08.1976 - 08.1985