Alexandra Yurkovsky
THORNTON,CO
Summary
Reliable and compassionate childcare worker offering expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behavior. Well-versed in needs and behaviors of children between ages of birth and 10 years old. Skilled at coordinating events, directing craft times and setting up field trips to offer children numerous learning opportunities. Caring and competent in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict. Dedicated to promoting emotional, physical and intellectual advancement in early childhood.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Worker
Rocky Mountain Presbyterian Church
05.2023 - Current
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
Childcare MOPS Worker
Family In Christ Community Church
09.2020 - Current
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Childcare MOPS Worker
Orchard Church
09.2021 - Current
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
Education
Culinary Nutrition - Culinary Science
Johnson & Wales University - Denver
Denver, CO05.2010
Skills
- Social and Academic Development
- Early Childhood Development
- Activity Planning
- Social Development
- Child Safety
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Child Supervision
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Safety Awareness
- Emotional Development
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Childcare Worker
Rocky Mountain Presbyterian Church
05.2023 - Current
Childcare MOPS Worker
Orchard Church
09.2021 - Current
Childcare MOPS Worker
Family In Christ Community Church
09.2020 - Current
Culinary Nutrition - Culinary Science
Johnson & Wales University - Denver
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