Abigail Culpepper
Meridian,Mississippi
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Poplar Springs United Methodist Day School
2022.06 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- 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.
- 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.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- 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.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- 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.
Church Nursery Worker
Faith Baptist Church
2022.01 - Current
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
Education
High School Diploma -
Meridian Christian Home Educators
Meridian, MS06.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS07.2023
GED -
Mississippi State University
Meridian, MS05.2025
Skills
- Child CPR
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool Curricula
- Multi-Sensory Activities
- School Community Relations
- Sanitation and Hygiene
- Substitute Teacher Coordination
- Meal Preparation
- Reading Comprehension
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Exceptional Organizational Skills
- Health and Safety
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Poplar Springs United Methodist Day School
2022.06 - Current
Church Nursery Worker
Faith Baptist Church
2022.01 - Current
High School Diploma -
Meridian Christian Home Educators
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Meridian Community College
GED -
Mississippi State University
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