Allysa Minor
Northport
Summary
Dedicated childcare and family support with more than 9 years of experience providing quality care for children across various developmental stages. Experienced in creating safe, supportive, and nurturing environments while promoting children's social, emotional, and cognitive development. Extensive training through DHR-approved courses and continuing education in child development, safety, behavior management, and family engagement. Recognized for building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues while maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
First Presbyterian Preschool of Tuscaloosa
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Lead classroom operations and daily care for infants in a structured early childhood learning environment.
- Support child development through individualized instruction, developmental activities, and responsive caregiving practices.
- Coordinate with families and fellow educators to promote children's growth, well-being, and developmental progress.
- Maintain compliance with DHR & NAEYC requirements while fostering a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment.
Receptionist and Social Media Manager
Bama Tan
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported business startup operations and administrative processes for a newly established small business owner.
- Managed front desk operations, customer engagement, appointment scheduling, and client communications.
- Developed and maintained the company's social media presence to increase community awareness and customer outreach.
- Assisted with implementing business systems and procedures to support daily operations and organizational growth.
Private Nanny
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided individualized care for children from two families in a home-based setting, supporting daily routines and developmental needs.
- Planned engaging activities that promoted age-appropriate learning, creativity, communication, and social development.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding children's progress, schedules, and developmental milestones.
Assistant Infant Teacher
One Hope Academy
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported lead teachers to provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants.
- Assisted with daily care routines, including feeding, diapering, supervision, and age-appropriate learning activities.
- Encouraged early social, emotional, and cognitive development through responsive interactions and structured classroom activities.
- Collaborated with teaching staff and families to support children's well-being, developmental milestones, and classroom routines.
Childcare Floater
Saint Mark United Methodist Church
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed a strong foundation in child development by supporting infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in an early learning environment.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement daily routines, learning activities, and behavioral support strategies across multiple classrooms.
- Adapted caregiving and communication approaches to meet the unique developmental needs of children at different ages and stages.
- Provided supervision for children's church and nursery programs, ensuring a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for children and families.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL06-2026
Skills
- Child Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Infant Care
- Family Support
- Classroom Management
- Child Supervision
- Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- Social and Emotional Development
- Behavioral Support
- Parent Communication
- Developmental Milestones
- Child Safety and Well-Being
- Individualized Care Planning
- Early Learning Activities
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Family Engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Administrative Support
- Social Media Management
- Communication Skills
- Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
First Presbyterian Preschool of Tuscaloosa
08.2025 - 04.2026
Receptionist and Social Media Manager
Bama Tan
02.2025 - 08.2025
Private Nanny
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant Infant Teacher
One Hope Academy
10.2022 - 01.2023
Childcare Floater
Saint Mark United Methodist Church
08.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of West Alabama