Abby Jacobson

I provide childcare for my current employers Monday-Friday from 8-5 for a three year old boy and an eleven month old boy. At this job I am responsible for:

• Organizing and cleaning home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Building positive and nurturing environments to support social and emotional growth.
• Supporting children in play activities, meals, snacks and hygiene.
• Establishing lasting, professional connections with family and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
• Engaging with children on age-appropriate level.
• Administering basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
• Developing and implementing behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
• Working with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
• Monitoring children's play activities to verify safety.
• Establishing and maintaining safe play environment for children.
• Engaging with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
• Promoting language development skills through reading and storytelling.
• Developing games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
• Organizing activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Encouraging children to be understanding and patient with others.
• Actively demonstrating empathy, compassion, and patience to set example.
• Providing developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Supervising children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.

• Instructed over 50 children on group and individual basis over course of 3 years.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
• Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
• Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
• Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
• Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
• Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
• Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
• Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
• Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
• Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
• Utilized technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children.
• Established positive relationships with students and families.
• Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
• Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
• Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
• Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
• Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
• Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
• Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
• Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
• Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
• Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
• Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
• Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
• Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
• Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
• Logged information regarding arrival, departure, meals, naps, diaper changes/toileting, incident reports, and any medications administered.

• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
• Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
• Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
• Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
• Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
• Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
• Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
• Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
• Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
• Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
• Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
• Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
• Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
• Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
• Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
• Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
• Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
• Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
• Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
• Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
• Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
• Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
• Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
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• Effectively served upwards of 30 costumers on daily basis.
• Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
• Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
• Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
• Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
• Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
• Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
• Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
• Received orders from customers and input into order management system.
• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
• Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
• Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
• Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
• Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
• Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations to assist dining room staff during busy service periods.
• Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
• Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
• Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
• Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
• Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting, or measuring food items.
• Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
• Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
• Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
• Processed customer payments and balanced cash drawers.
• Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
• Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
• Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Adjusted food preparation methods in accordance with customer requests.
• Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.