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Alicia Jones

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Proven childcare expert from Living To Love Childcare LLC, adept in creating nurturing environments and developing educational activities that foster children's emotional and cognitive growth. Leveraged patience, empathy, and activity planning skills to enhance child development, achieving significant improvements in learning outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional coordination and teamwork, ensuring child safety and hygiene standards.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Childcare Provider

Living To Love Childcare LLC
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
  • Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
  • Documented children's growth and development.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
  • 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.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Created and implemented activities to promote language development.

Quality Control Inspector

Noviras
01.2014 - 12.2019
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
  • Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.

Education

GED -

West Middle Adult Education
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2000

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Child Supervision
  • CPR training
  • Childcare
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Safety understanding
  • Hygiene and Cleanliness
  • Activity Planning
  • Meal Preparation
  • Group leadership
  • Child Development
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Observation and Assessment
  • Safety awareness
  • Housekeeping abilities
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Emotional development
  • Care management
  • Housekeeping
  • Toilet training
  • Healthy environments
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • Dietary Requirements
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Nutrition expertise
  • Field Trip Planning
  • Infection Control
  • Infection Control Policies
  • Friendly and Respectful
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Child Safety
  • Creative Thinking
  • Coordination and Teamwork
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Health and safety
  • Caring and Responsible
  • Decision-Making
  • Infant Care
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Goal Setting
  • Social and Emotional Development
  • Food Preparation and Service
  • Special Needs Care

Certification

  • Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Childcare Provider

Living To Love Childcare LLC
08.2020 - Current

Quality Control Inspector

Noviras
01.2014 - 12.2019

GED -

West Middle Adult Education
  • Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Alicia Jones