Pandora Brendebach
Experienced Early Years Educator and Childcare Manager
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Experienced Early Years Educator and Childcare Manager with several years of leadership experience in nursery settings. Skilled in managing teams, developing child-centred learning environments, and working collaboratively with families and external professionals. Passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing, autonomy, and holistic development through inclusive and play-based approaches.
Experience
Voluntary Social Service Year Employee - Kindertagestätte Wirbelwind - Freusburg
(2013-08 - 2014-08)
- Assisted in daily childcare activities
- Supported children's wellbeing and development
Apprentice as State-certified Early Years Educator - Kindertagesstätte Wirbelwind - Freusburg
(2014-09 - 2017-06)
- Supported children's development through play-based learning
- Observed and documented developmental progress
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues and parents
Team Leader of a Nursery Group - Kindertagesstätte Unsere Champions - München
(2017-09 - 2017-12)
- Delivered high-quality early years education and care
- Organised daily activities and supported children's development
- Led a small team and maintained parent communication
Team Leader of a Nursery Group - Städt. Kindertagesstätte Villa Rosa - Ingolstadt
(2018-01 - 2019-01)
- Led a nursery group and implemented the educational curriculum
- Planned and structured daily routines
- Supervised team members and trainees
- Worked closely with parents and professionals
Daycare Manager of the Branch - bürgerhilfe ingolstadt KiTa GmBH - Ingolstadt
(2019-02 - 2022-11)
- Led and managed a full childcare setting and staff team
- Oversaw organisational processes and daily operations
- Managed staff recruitment, scheduling, and performance
- Implemented a transition to a semi-open educational concept
- Maintained partnerships with parents and external agencies
Manager of the Branch - Kindertagespflege Hobbits - Blaustein
(2023-01 - 2023-08)
- Managed daily operations of a childminding centre
- Coordinated childcare placements and liaised with local authorities
- Built strong relationships with parents and provided guidance
- Organised daily routines and managed administrative processes
Mobile Early Years Educator - Katholische KiTa gGmbH
(2024-05)
- Provide flexible support across multiple childcare settings during staff shortages
- Adapt quickly to different teams, routines, and pedagogical approaches
- Support children's emotional, social, and cognitive development
- Ensure safeguarding and high-quality care standards at all times
Education
A-Level / Abitur - Gymnasium am Löhrtor (2011 - 2013)
State-certified Early Years Educator / Staatlich annerkannte Erzieherin - Early Childhood Education - Berufsbildende Schule, Wissen (Sieg) (2014 - 2017)
Professional Qualification in Childcare Management / Fachwirtin im Erziehungswesen (KA) - Childcare Management - Kolping-Akademie Bayern (2019 - 2020)
Childminder Qualification - Childminding - Familienbildungstätte, Ulm (2022 - 2022)
Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) - Psychology - University of Essex (2025-07 - 2026-04)
