MAURA PURCELL
Human Resources
Cambridge ,MA
Summary
With 23 years of experience supporting children and adolescents with special needs in education and a decade as a successful daycare owner, I'm now leveraging my skills to support workplace well-being and organizational growth in human resources.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
SOUTHBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with school counselors and other support staff to address social-emotional needs of students, contributing to overall wellbeing.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
ABA TUTOR
WRENTHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2002 - 08.2021
- Supported children with autism and special needs to foster learning development, both in and out of the classroom.
- Mentored new ABA tutors, sharing best practices for teaching strategies, data collection methods, and ethical considerations within the field of applied behavior analysis.
Daycare Owner/Operator
A Small World Daycare
Wrentham, MA
05.1992 - 08.2002
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Studies
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA2019
Skills
Communication
Analytical
Adversity and Resilience
Emotional Intelligence
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
Accomplishments
As a single mother of three boys it was important for me to not only work, but to get get my degree. Even though it took years of both time and family sacrifice, I am now ready for my next challenge. Family is everything to me, helping others, and achieving results is crucial.
Timeline
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
SOUTHBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2021 - Current
ABA TUTOR
WRENTHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2002 - 08.2021
Daycare Owner/Operator
A Small World Daycare
05.1992 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Studies
Massasoit Community College
Corporate Activities
Make a Wish Foundation
Susan G Koman
UNH Communications Board