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Nicole Young

Infant/Toddler Teacher/Caregiver/ Youth Care Development Counselor/ Behavioral Interventionist
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dedicated A+ mandated reporter committed to fostering a nurturing environment that empowers children and adolescents to thrive as successful learners. Expertise in delivering tailored care and enriching experiences that cater to the unique needs of each child, ensuring a stimulating, encouraging, and safe atmosphere. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with families and educational teams to support holistic development. Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer, bringing a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of young learners.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Overnight Youth Development Counselor

Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services
01.2024 - Current
  • Constant supervision, protection, and care of youth, individually and in groups at all times in a manner consistent with their personal rights, to ensure safety within a trauma informed framework.
  • Work as a part of the treatment team to help youth in the development of various skills including social, vocational, educational, hygiene and other skills.
  • In collaboration with the VDM team, develop and implement various activities for the youth.
  • Demonstrates an understanding and practice of relationship-based treatment, strength-based, Trauma-informed, and culturally/LGBTQ-sensitive approach in working with youth while administering appropriate and effective interventions and sets limits for behavior per agency policy.
  • Is responsible for agency vehicles under their care and signing in and out of the vehicle log sheet.
  • Participates in and/or conducts cottage group meetings, and documents meeting content.

Behavior Interventionist

Easterseals Southern California
05.2025 - 12.2025
  • Behavior Interventionists provide in home, ABA based therapy sessions to families and children on the autism spectrum.

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Brella
10.2022 - 01.2025
  • Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, walk, bend and otherwise fully participate in activities. Standing for long periods of time.
  • Ability to physically handle children between 0-6 years old using appropriate techniques to lift children up to 50 pounds.
  • Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
  • Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
  • Follow state, federal and Brellas’ guidelines regarding immunizations, employment physical, and required health and safety training and practices.

Youth Care Worker

Delta-T Group
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provide services for high and at-risk children and youth with behavior and or mental health challenges
  • Engage with the youths. Assist with schoolwork and ask about their life (likes or dislikes)
  • Provide line of sight supervision without overwhelming the child
  • Redirect negative and problematic behaviors

Lead Teacher

The Goddard School
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Experienced Lead Early Childhood Educator qualified in the state of California with experience working with child from age range from infants to 30 months.
  • Provide basic needs for children
  • Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
  • Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and families
  • Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals
  • Track children's progress and reports to parents
  • Help children reach developmental milestones
  • Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games and storytelling
  • Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures

Youth Care Worker

Team Hope
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Provide assistance at recreational facilities by enforcing rules, modeling positive behavior, and serving as a friend and mentor for young people.
  • Oversee daily operations of recreation areas including maintaining safety equipment, cleaning facilities, displaying appropriate signage, and operating a computer as necessary.
  • Organize and facilitate recreational activities including games, physical fitness events, arts and crafts, and musical instruction on a daily basis.
  • Encourage people to participate in activities and form healthy relationships by greeting and introducing new members, encouraging group activities, and providing oversight to ensure everyone is treated fairly.
  • Plan and schedule work-related tasks for the entire staff including training events and morale-building activities.
  • Assess group dynamics and collaborate with leadership personnel to create activities for desired outcomes such as relationship building, positive social interaction, and improved self-confidence.
  • Complete necessary paperwork including application forms, member profiles, safety audits, incident reports, progress evaluations, and activity assessments as required.
  • Foster collaboration and leadership among participants by adding activities that promote teamwork and encouraging participants to actively pursue responsibility.

Infant/ Toddler Teacher

Kindercare Learning Centers
12.2015 - 10.2021
  • Implement KCE’s curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
  • Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
  • Partner and communicate with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
  • Support your center’s success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Spirit Child Development /Infant Centers
11.2011 - 09.2014
  • Responsibilities
  • Teacher in Infant Center
  • Teacher Assistant in Early Intervention Program
  • Accomplishments
  • Planned and implemented age appropriate activities for infant and toddlers that develop normally and developmental delays.
  • Health checks on children on arrival.
  • Toilet training as well as diapers changing.
  • Work to develop cognitive, language, gross motor, fine motor, social, and self help skills.
  • Progress and daily reports for children in Early Intervention Program/Infant Center.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
12.2025

Some College - Child Development

Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA
05.2011

Diploma - undefined

James Madison High School
Norcross, GA
07.2004

Skills

Empathy development

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

Driver's License

Additional Information

Mandated Reporter

Timeline

Behavior Interventionist

Easterseals Southern California
05.2025 - 12.2025

Overnight Youth Development Counselor

Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services
01.2024 - Current

Youth Care Worker

Delta-T Group
07.2023 - 01.2024

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Brella
10.2022 - 01.2025

Lead Teacher

The Goddard School
10.2021 - 10.2022

Youth Care Worker

Team Hope
05.2021 - 10.2022

Infant/ Toddler Teacher

Kindercare Learning Centers
12.2015 - 10.2021

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Spirit Child Development /Infant Centers
11.2011 - 09.2014

Some College - Child Development

Los Angeles Southwest College

Diploma - undefined

James Madison High School

Bachelor's degree - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
Nicole YoungInfant/Toddler Teacher/Caregiver/ Youth Care Development Counselor/ Behavioral Interventionist