Aldine Anderson
Georgetown ,MA
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. Skilled Childcare Provider certified in CPR and first aid and offering over 20 years of related experience. Hardworking and reliable with in-depth knowledge of child development and early childhood education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Lynnfield Children's Center
08.2015 - Current
- Enhanced infant learning by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational games.
- Cares for 7 Infants daily.
- Promoted cognitive development through interactive play sessions and sensory experiences.
- Improved communication skills among infants by incorporating sign language into daily routines.
- Assessed developmental milestones and provided regular updates to parents on their child''s progress.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop and implement engaging lesson plans for infant care.
- Obtains over 20 years of expeerience.
- Supported the emotional needs of infants through consistent care, comfort, and validation of feelings.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to promote desirable behavior among infants.
- Tailored lessons according to each infant''s individual needs, ensuring optimal learning opportunities for all children in the class.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including storytelling, music, and visual aids, to stimulate infant curiosity and interest in learning.
- Conducted regular observations and evaluations of infant growth, adjusting lesson plans as needed based on developmental progress.
- Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
- Contributed to creating an inclusive atmosphere where diverse backgrounds were celebrated through cultural exploration activities designed for infants.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Provide daily care for 7 infants at a time.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Established clear expectations for infant behavior using age-appropriate boundaries.
- Fostered independence by encouraging self-help skills such as feeding, dressing, and toileting.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- 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.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused 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.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Sales Associate
TJX Companies
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
Gymnastics Coach
YMCA
11.2011 - 02.2014
- Enhanced athlete performance by developing and implementing tailored gymnastics training programs.
- Increased student retention rate by creating a safe and supportive environment for all participants.
- Boosted gymnast confidence levels by providing constructive feedback and celebrating individual achievements.
- Maximized athlete potential with personalized coaching plans addressing individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Established trust among athletes, parents, and staff by maintaining open lines of communication and demonstrating professionalism at all times.
- Ensured safety in the gymnasium by regularly inspecting equipment, enforcing proper technique, and adhering to industry guidelines.
- Collaborated with other coaches to develop cohesive team strategies that enhanced overall group success.
- Promoted sportsmanship among athletes through positive reinforcement and recognition of good behavior on the floor.
- Designed engaging warm-up activities to prepare recreational gymnasts for practice sessions, reducing injury rates significantly.
- Evaluated athlete progress using established benchmarks, adjusting coaching methods as needed to optimize results effectively.
- Assisted in coordinating local gymnastics exhibitions showcasing athlete talents while raising community awareness about the sport''s benefits.
- Served as a role model for athletes by demonstrating dedication, hard work, and commitment to the sport of gymnastics.
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and performance.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Northshore Community College
Lynn, MAHigh School Diploma -
Everett High School
Everett, MA06.1992
Skills
- Curriculum Planning
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time Management
- CDA License
- Efficient Under Pressure
- Strong Work Ethic
- CPR and First Aid
- Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Lynnfield Children's Center
08.2015 - Current
Sales Associate
TJX Companies
09.2014 - 08.2015
Gymnastics Coach
YMCA
11.2011 - 02.2014
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Northshore Community College
High School Diploma -
Everett High School
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