Abby Johnston
Guthrie
Summary
Dedicated childcare provider with extensive experience at Jr Jays Academy, skilled in child assessment and emotional support. Successfully enhanced children's social skills and cognitive development through creative lesson planning and age-appropriate activities. I am committed to maintaining health and safety regulations while fostering a nurturing environment for all children.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Childcare Provider
Jr Jays Academy
01.2024 - Current
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
Cashier/Grocery Stocker
Hometown Foods
07.2020 - Current
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Childcare
Self-employeed
12.2012 - Current
- Maintained tidy, clean, and sanitized childcare area to keep participants healthy and safe.
- Participated in regular training to stay up-to-date on best practices in childcare.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Planned activities for children under my supervision.
- Communicated emotional regulation when faced with hardships.
- Maintained a positive attitude during hard situations.
- Certifications include Safe Sleep, First Aide, AED, Entry-level Childcare.
- Childcare for age groups infant - teenager
Education
High School Diploma -
Guthrie High School
Guthrie, OK05-2025
Skills
- Child assessment
- Nutrition planning
- Language development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Early childhood education
- Child development
- Health and safety regulations
- Creative lesson planning
- Social skills development
- Special needs care
- Curriculum planning
- Emotional support
- First aid and CPR
- Housekeeping
- Child development support
- Child safety procedures
- Toilet training
- Safety awareness
Timeline
Daycare Childcare Provider
Jr Jays Academy
01.2024 - Current
Cashier/Grocery Stocker
Hometown Foods
07.2020 - Current
Childcare
Self-employeed
12.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Guthrie High School
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