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Lilyan Kates

Jamestown,NY

Summary

Versatile and dynamic, I excel in nurturing young minds, showcasing strong organizational skills, and a keen ability to cater to children under 5 from all backgrounds. My experience spans from educational settings to customer service roles, emphasizing my adaptability and interpersonal prowess. Achieved significant improvements in classroom management and child safety protocols by focusing on a child-led and prepared environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Daycare Teacher

Chautauqua Opportunities Inc
12.2022 - Current

I have worked in various roles in this job, as a teaching assistant, lead teacher, and substitute teacher. My responsibilities include direct care, active supervision, meal preparation, cleaning the classroomenvironment, activity and lesson planning, and strong organizational skills. I work primarily with infants and toddlers (0-3 years old) but have experience in preschool settings (3-5 years old)

Private Childcare Provider

Private Care
08.2024 - Current

In this role, I fill in for families when their usual childcare provider is not an option. This includes when center-based programs are closed, evenings/weekends, overnights, travel, or when the child may be too ill to attend their usual care provider. My responsibilities vary based on individual family and child needs, but generally include direct care, active supervision, age-appropriate physical, emotional, and mental enrichment, sickness protocols, etc.

Housekeeper

Self
07.2015 - Current

Since I graduated from high-school until the present, I have been a trusted housekeeper in many residences. My role varies based on the individual household, but I am experienced in deep cleaning, general day to day household cleaning, laundry, bed making, and specialize in floor cleaning.

Cook

The Beer Snob
06.2018 - 11.2022

In this role I worked as a cook in the kitchen of a craft beer lounge. I was responsible for prep cooking, service/short order, food safety, and the sanitation of the kitchen.

Nutritional Benefits Coordinator

Jamestown Public Market
06.2017 - 11.2021

In this role, I was responsible for this local farmers' market's SNAP program and transactions. I performed transactions, educated customers and vendors on the program, kept records, helped in various logistics of running the weekly market, ran the social media account, and scheduled weekly entertainment for market days.

Hostess

The Watermark Restaurant
06.2016 - 10.2016

In this role, I worked as a hostess, greeting patrons, seating them appropriately, assisting wait staff, and maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant entrance and facilities. This job taught me flexibility, working with a team, customer service, and strong organization skills.

Hostess

Gialy's Restaurant
08.2015 - 05.2016

In this role, I worked as a hostess, greeting patrons, seating them appropriately, assisting wait staff, and maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant entrance and facilities. This job taught me flexibility, working with a team, customer service, and strong organization skills.

Clerk

Wegmans
03.2013 - 02.2016

In this role I worked as a cashier. I gained experience in running a point of sale system, handling transactions, organization, and strong customer service.

Education

Independent Studies - Social Sciences, And Early Care And Education

Jamestown Community College
Falconer, NY
08.2024

High School Diploma -

Chautauqua Lake Central School
Mayville, NY
06.2015

Skills

  • Child safety
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Lesson planning
  • Organization of the classroom environment
  • Flexibility
  • Time management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Nurturing
  • Attentive to the needs of not yet verbal children

Certification

Red Cross CPR and first aide

Child Development Associate (NYS CDA)

The Pyramid Model Consortium (PBIS birth-5 years)

NYS OCFS Managing Challenging Behaviors (0-3 years)

Mandated Reporting (NYS OCFS)

Timeline

Private Childcare Provider

Private Care
08.2024 - Current

Daycare Teacher

Chautauqua Opportunities Inc
12.2022 - Current

Cook

The Beer Snob
06.2018 - 11.2022

Nutritional Benefits Coordinator

Jamestown Public Market
06.2017 - 11.2021

Hostess

The Watermark Restaurant
06.2016 - 10.2016

Hostess

Gialy's Restaurant
08.2015 - 05.2016

Housekeeper

Self
07.2015 - Current

Clerk

Wegmans
03.2013 - 02.2016

Independent Studies - Social Sciences, And Early Care And Education

Jamestown Community College

High School Diploma -

Chautauqua Lake Central School
Lilyan Kates