Amanda Graffam
Sanford
Summary
Early childhood education professional, known for creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Proven ability to foster nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Valued team collaborator with strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in child development and classroom management.
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeping Assistant
Not Sure
05.2024 - Current
- Managed invoices, payments and deposits, maintaining accurate expenditure records.
- Reconciled bank statements and credit card accounts for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive financial information, upholding ethical standards in all professional interactions.
- Assisted with payroll processing, including timesheet verification, benefit calculations, and distributing paychecks accurately and on time.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Daycare/Preschool Teacher
The Nesting Place
01.2011 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Improved learning with well-structured lesson plans that made complex concepts easier for preschoolers to understand.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sanford High School
Sanford, ME06-2010
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Early childhood education
- Group and individual instruction
- Empathy and compassion
- Observational skills
- Effective listening
- Calm and patient
Timeline
Bookkeeping Assistant
Not Sure
05.2024 - Current
Daycare/Preschool Teacher
The Nesting Place
01.2011 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Sanford High School
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