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
Positive reinforcement
Professional boundaries
Youth advocacy
Verbal and written communication
Behavior management
Team collaboration
Mental health support
Crisis management
Crisis intervention
Rapport building
Teamwork and collaboration
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