MAURA PURCELL
Human Resources
Cambridge ,MA
Summary
Goal-oriented, diligent, and passionate professional with strong organizational skills, motivated to secure an entry-level talent acquisition specialist position. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and recruiting strategies.. Let me help your team achieve company goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
SOUTHBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Southborough, MA
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with school counselors and other support staff to address social-emotional needs of students, contributing to overall wellbeing.
- Supported classroom instruction through the provision of differentiated lessons tailored to various learning styles and abilities.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
ABA TUTOR
WRENTHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Wrentham, MA
09.2002 - 08.2021
- Supported children with autism and special needs to foster learning development, both in and out of the classroom.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for students entering new educational settings by collaborating with receiving staff members and providing relevant information about the child''s needs and abilities.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Owner/Manager/Operator
A Small World Daycare
Wrentham, MA
05.1993 - 08.2002
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Increased positive feedback from parents through timely progress reports that detailed each child''s developmental milestones achieved at the center.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum plans focused on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Optimized facility space usage by designing creative layouts that maximized play areas while ensuring safety standards were met or exceeded.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Continuously sought ways to improve the daycare center''s services and offerings by staying current with industry trends, attending conferences and workshops, and networking with fellow childcare professionals.
- Improved customer retention rates by providing exceptional care services tailored to individual child needs.
- Managed financial aspects of the daycare business, including budgeting, expense tracking, and revenue generation.
- Fostered strong relationships with local schools to facilitate seamless transitions for children entering kindergarten.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Increased enrollment rates by implementing innovative marketing strategies and community outreach programs.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children through regular maintenance, staff training, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing requirements through regular inspections, documentation updates, and policy reviews.
- Promoted healthy eating habits among students by overseeing menu planning and meal preparation according to nutritional guidelines set forth by experts in the field of early childhood nutrition.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Organized fun-filled events and activities for children that promoted learning in an engaging manner.
- Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire 2022.01 - 2024.03
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Studies
Massasoit Community College
Brockton 01.2017 - 01.2019
Skills
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Motivated
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Conscientious
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Collaborator
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Displays uncompromised work ethic
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Detail oriented
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Communication
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Analytical
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Adversity and Resilience
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Emotional Intelligence
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Grit, Aid, Loyal
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
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
2022.01 - 2024.03
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
SOUTHBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Studies
Massasoit Community College
01.2017 - 01.2019
ABA TUTOR
WRENTHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2002 - 08.2021
Owner/Manager/Operator
A Small World Daycare
05.1993 - 08.2002
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