Alice Ampley
Jacksonville,Fl
Summary
Compassionate and motivated teacher with over 15years of youth and childcare experience. Previously worked with special needs children in preschool and youth center environments. Now seeking a new role as a Behavior Specialist. Dedicated to helping clients integrate and improve wellbeing. Clear communicator supportive of individual and family needs. Strong commitment to advocacy and skill-building.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Tatiana Matthews
Jacksonville, Fl
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Cared for infant by feeding, playing, diapering and managing the overall well-being of child
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Encouraged open communication and delivered positive feedback to foster a positive relationship with family
- Built positive and nurturing environment that supported child’s physical and emotional growth
- Informed parent of any emotional or developmental challenges
- Planned activities to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills
- Promoted language development skills through reading and talking to child
- Worked with parent to develop and implement positive guidance techniques
- Monitored schedule to maintain playtime, eating and sleeping for infant
- Provided outdoor activities that promoted cognitive and sensory skills
- Promoted gross motor skills through music and movement activities.
- 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.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Nanny
Nateera Taylor
Dorado, PR
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Hours per month
- Cared for children ages 2-13yrs old
- Worked with parent to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior
- Established lasting, professional connections with family and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback
- Built positive and nurturing environment to support children’s social and emotional growth
- Informed parent of any emotional or developmental challenges
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills
- Planned activities that developed each child’s physical, emotional and social growth
- Maintained control and safety of children in care
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
- Provided cooking opportunities to encourage and develop cognitive, mathematic and self-help skills
- Supported children in play activities, meals, snacks, hygiene and socialization
- Assisted children with homework assignments across different subjects
- Worked with parent to develop and implement positive guidance techniques
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships
- Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities
- Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores
- Coordinated field trips to local parks
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies
- Met children at bus stop to walk home and assist with crossing street
- Identified and responded to emergency situations such as child illness.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
Child & Youth Program Assistant
Regatta Child Development Center
Oak Harbor, WA
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Input observations and children files into computer using Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold Program
- Implemented and prepared program options for children with special requirements
- Assisted children with special needs in regulating behavior
- Assisted in maintaining DOD Certification and National Accreditation
- Cared for special needs children as directed
- Assisted children with special needs with effective ways to communicate
- Insured learning environments were inclusive and supportive at all times
- Provided parents with daily feedback about child or program activities
- Instructed, lead and facilitated planned and spontaneous program activities
- Provided comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement for children in care
- Assisted and supervised 24 children through entire school day.
- Attended bimonthly trainings and workshops Observed children and documented developmental progression, then implemented information in planning
- Interacted with each student providing personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Helped arranged and served appropriate meals and snacks
- Planned and implemented daily delivery of age-appropriate activities in accordance with NAEYC
- Documented student’s behaviors, interventions and results
- Provided developmental care and instruction for children in compliance with child development standards
- Interacted daily with parents to provide updates
- Inputted written observations into computer using Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold Program
- Provided activities that fostered emotional, social and cognitive development
- Implemented and prepared program options for children with special requirements
- Provided effective and differentiated classroom instruction to various ranges of developmentally challenged children
- Helped children to develop self-help skills
- Coordinated by age the appropriate plan and learning activities
- Assisted in planning and conducting an effective child development program to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the children
- Provided parents with information regarding schedules, rules, and regulations of the childcare facility
- Interacted professionally with parents, coworkers and supervisors
- Completed computer training bimonthly and weekly
- Maintained control and safety of children in care
- If applicable, ensured that children departed with authorized person according to parental instructions.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Planned and facilitated needs-based professional learning tools, resources and educational materials to enhance teaching skills.
- Informed parents of evaluation methods used to guide instruction and document progress.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Partnered with administrative leadership to improve discipline practices based on data findings.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
CYP Assistant
NAS JAX Child Development Center
Jacksonville, Fl
01.2009 - 11.2011
- Completed process to earn CDA
- Filed all Administrative data
- Input observations and children files into computer using Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold Program
- Implemented and prepared program options for children with special requirements
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted and supervised 24 children through entire school day.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Assisted in achieving and maintaining DOD Certification and National Accreditation
- Cared for special needs children as directed
- Instructed, lead and facilitated planned and spontaneous program activities
- Assisted in responsibility of securing and closing infant department
- Attended bimonthly trainings and workshops
- Observed children and documented developmental progression, implemented information in planning
- Helped arranged and served appropriate meals and snacks
- Inventoried equipment on recurring basis and recommended replacement, damaged and missing supplies
- Planned and implemented daily delivery of age-appropriate activities in accordance with, Provided developmental care and instruction for children in compliance with child development standards
- Coordinated by age the appropriate plan and learning activities
- Assisted in planning and conducting an effective child development program to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the children
- Provided parents with information regarding schedules, rules, and regulations of the childcare facility
- Arranged room and play materials
- Interacted professionally with parents, coworkers and supervisors
- Maintained control and safety of children in care
- If applicable, ensured that children departed with authorized person according to parental instructions.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Jewish Community Alliance
Jacksonville, Fl
05.2008 - 12.2008
- Maintained children developmental checklist and assessments
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Assisted and supervised 12 children through entire school day.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Provided an environment for children Jewish awareness, sense of belonging and responsibility to grow
- Motivated and assisted members to pursue Jewish knowledge
- Helped children to explore cultural, social and physical activities
- Ensured safety and sanitation of children in care
- Planned curriculum to meet the social, physical, intellectual and emotional needs of children
- Assisted in coordinating programming that supported the children’s physical, social/emotional, cognitive and language development regardless of setting or length of care
- Provided monthly newsletters and daily activity updates to parents
- Set up bulletin boards and displays
- Assisted children in developing self-help skills
- Attended monthly trainings
- Planned special interest activities for children in care
- Planned and participated in conferences with parents
- Conducted assessments for NAEYC accreditation recertification
- Conducted daily health checks of children in care
- Ensured that play equipment and activity areas are safe and sanitary
- Managed developmentally appropriate program for preschoolers in care
- Held orientation for parent open house
- Implemented daily schedule activity plans.
Education
BS - Pyschology, Military Resilience
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VAAssociates - Psychology, Christian Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Teaching
- Special needs
- Teamwork
- Behavior Management
- Data Collection
- Goal Strategizing
- Positive Reinforcement
- Behavior Redirection
Accomplishments
- Leadership Motivating Subordinates Positive Guidance Customer Service Organization & Prioritization Recognition of Staff Group Activity Anecdotal Inclusive
Affiliations
Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement 2017 – Present National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2016 – Present Child Development Associates 2011
Additional Information
- AWARDS & RECOGNITION: , Magna cum laude graduate - 2023 Dean’s List, Liberty University - 2022 Dean’s List, Liberty University - 2020 Dean’s List, Liberty University - 2019 Liberty University Honors Cord - 2019 Society for Collegiete Leadership and Achievement - 2017 National Society of Collegiate Scholars - 2016 Dean’s List at Liberty University – 2016
Timeline
Nanny
Tatiana Matthews
07.2022 - 05.2023
Nanny
Nateera Taylor
02.2018 - 02.2021
Child & Youth Program Assistant
Regatta Child Development Center
12.2015 - 07.2016
CYP Assistant
NAS JAX Child Development Center
01.2009 - 11.2011
Lead Preschool Teacher
Jewish Community Alliance
05.2008 - 12.2008
BS - Pyschology, Military Resilience
Liberty University
Associates - Psychology, Christian Counseling
Liberty University