Alexa Rouse
Hopewell,VA
Summary
Outgoing,upbeat, energetic child care provider with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities. Supports educational, entertainment and home requirements for parents. Responsive, dependable and vigilant with highly protective nature.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Theresa Ryan
04.2023 - Current
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- 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.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Family Childcare Provider
Cindi Mckinney
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
- Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
- Prepared and accompanied children on outings and vacations, supervising playtime and other activities for safety purposes.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- 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.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
Education
Early Childhood Education - Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VAHigh School Diploma -
Homeschool
Hopewell Va05.2020
Skills
- Extracurricular Activities
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Social Integration
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Modification
- Educational Support
- Emergency Situations
- Parent Interaction
- Playground Safety
- Enrichment Activities
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Mobile Devices
- Educational Games
- Problem-Solving and Reasoning
- Fine Motor Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Allergy Understanding
- Behavior Redirection
- Chore Monitoring
- Teaching Empathy
- Promoting Good Behavior
- Praise and Encouragement
- Creating Good Habits
- Boundary Setting
- Maintain Safety
- Paying Bills
- Balancing Books
- Arts and Crafts
- Manage Behaviors
- Computer Use
- Age-Appropriate Recreational Activities
- Daily Progress Reports
- Regulating Schedules
- Newborn Care
- Dish Washing
- Lunchtime Assistance
- Self-Confidence Development
- Surface Sanitation
- Childcare Management
- Youth Guidance
- Healthy Eating
- Creative Thinking
- Full Safety Compliance
- Group Tutoring
- Healthy Learning Environment
- Accident Prevention
- Meal and Snack Times
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Group and Individual Care
- Housekeeping Duties
- Daily Logs
- Plan Activities
- Support Parents
- Team Leader
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Lesson Plan Creation
- Field Trip Oversight
- Imaginative Play-Based Learning
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Caring and Responsible
- Incident Reports
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Theresa Ryan
04.2023 - Current
Family Childcare Provider
Cindi Mckinney
02.2019 - 09.2021
Early Childhood Education - Education
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
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