Alexis Sanders
Seeds of Wonder Journey School
Alpharetta,GA
2027
years of professional experience
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator committed to fostering children's curiosity and individuality. Expertise in creating safe, engaging environments that promote active learning and exploration, inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophy. Skilled in developing meaningful, hands-on experiences that respect each child's unique journey while fostering strong partnerships with families through open communication and shared moments.
Work History
Nanny
- Cared for multiple children at once while remaining attentive to each child's individual needs, personality, interests, and developmental stage.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, following family preferences and dietary guidelines.
- Managed school drop-offs, pick-ups, and transportation to extracurricular activities safely.
- Cared for multiple children simultaneously while addressing each child's unique needs, personality, interests, and developmental stage to foster individual growth.
- Built trusting relationships with children by listening to them, respecting their feelings, and creating a consistent, nurturing environment.
- Planned engaging, age-appropriate experiences through imaginative play, books, art, sensory exploration, outdoor activities, and everyday discovery.
- Used positive, respectful guidance to help children navigate emotions, develop social skills, and grow in independence.
- Maintained consistent communication with parents through daily updates, photos, and discussions about children's experiences and well-being to strengthen family relationships.
- Collaborated with families to align household routines, caregiving preferences, and developmental goals, ensuring a cohesive and supportive environment for children.
Teacher
5 Years 3 Months- Create a welcoming, emotionally supportive classroom where children feel safe, respected, and confident expressing themselves.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, viewing children as active participants and co-constructors of their learning.
- Design hands-on experiences around children's interests, questions, and ideas using art, nature, sensory materials, and open-ended exploration.
- Listened closely to children's perspectives and observed play to understand interests, strengths, developmental needs, and learning styles.
- Supported each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development, respecting individual abilities and developmental stages.
- Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to support children's individual developmental goals.
- Adapt teaching strategies and learning experiences to meet children where they are and encourage growth at their own pace.
- Document children's learning, interests, and developmental milestones to inform lesson planning and make their thinking and growth visible.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences and maintained open communication with families to share observations, discuss progress, and align support between home and school.
- Foster positive relationships and social-emotional growth through empathetic guidance, respectful communication, and support for children's developing independence.
Teacher
11 Months- Planned and facilitated engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences that supported children's growth through play and exploration.
- Incorporated art, music, literature, sensory materials, and outdoor activities to foster curiosity and creativity in children.
- Supported children's social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development through hands-on learning experiences and guided play.
- Encouraged communication, problem-solving, independence, and positive interactions with peers.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing classroom environment that enabled children to explore, learn, and develop at their own pace.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
- Specialization: Birth Through Kindergarten
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Skills
Reggio Emilia learning
Child-centered care
Multiple child care
First aid certified
Potty training
Language skills
Educational support
Skilled in working with special needs children
Swimming supervision
Childcare expertise
Schedule creation and maintenance
Sleep training
Superior communication skills
Birth Through Kindergarten development
Activity planning
Creative activities
Developmental observation
Social-emotional guidance
Inclusive childcare support
Nutritional meal planning
Safety supervision
Parent communication
Family collaboration
AVAILABILITY & RATES
- Availability: 28–35 hours per week, across 4–5 days.
- Date nights: Available for occasional evening and date-night childcare.
- Starting rate: $35 per hour.
Personal Information
Availability: 28–35 hours per week, across 4–5 days.
Timeline
Teacher
Seeds of Wonder Journey School
07.2021 - CurrentRead More
Teacher
Etz Chaim Preschool
01.2019 - 12.2019Read More
Nanny
Private Families
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Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
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