Abigail Minter
Huntsville,TX
Summary
Dynamic Lead Infant Teacher with a proven track record at Tomorrow’s Promise Montessori School, specializing in early childhood education and emotional support., I excel in fostering social skills and child development. Achieved significant improvements in infant communication abilities, demonstrating a strong ability to engage and educate with compassion and efficiency. 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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
Tomorrow’s Promise Montessori School
Huntsville, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- 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.
Infant Teacher and Schooler’s Teacher
The Light House School of Excellence
Willis, TX
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused 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.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Lifeguard
Blue Water Recreational Services
Conroe, TX
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Cleared pool areas of debris and hazardous objects to increase safety.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
- Monitored pools and surrounding areas for adherence to safety protocols.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
- Earned Water Safety Instructor certification and managed beachfront safety.
- Shared tips with patrons on swimming techniques and strength training.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Willis High School
Willis, TX05.2023
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Area of study instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Organization
- Documentation And Reporting
- Emotional Support
- Social Skills Development
- Health and safety
- Feeding Assistance
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Summer camp counseling
- Montessori Methodology
- Emotionally supportive
- First Aid Training
- Housekeeping
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Instruction
- Positive Role Model
- Decision-Making
- Friendly and likeable
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Child Safety
- Licensed Childcare Provider
- Infant Care
- Child development expertise
- Loves children
- Social Development Activities
- CPR and First Aid
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Active listener
- Child Development
- Caring and Understanding
- Classroom Management
- Time Management
- Cleaning and sanitation
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Tomorrow’s Promise Montessori School
08.2023 - Current
Infant Teacher and Schooler’s Teacher
The Light House School of Excellence
07.2022 - 08.2023
Lifeguard
Blue Water Recreational Services
05.2020 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Willis High School