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, CA05.2011
Diploma - undefined
James Madison High School
Norcross, GA07.2004
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