Amanda Tygart
Bella Vista
Summary
Dynamic childcare professional with a proven track record at First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville, fostering engaging learning environments. Leveraging creativity and empathy, I enhanced student engagement through hands-on activities and maintained a safe, nurturing atmosphere. Committed to confidentiality and ongoing professional development, I effectively supported children's emotional and educational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Church Childcare Provider
First Presbyterian Church Of Bentonville
09.2019 - Current
- Fostered a positive learning environment with engaging lessons and hands-on activities for young children.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
Pre-K Teacher
My Friends And Me
01.2023 - 10.2025
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Church Nursery Worker
First Baptist Church
11.2007 - 06.2019
- Provided consistent childcare during church services, allowing parents to participate worryfree.
- Boosted parent satisfaction by maintaining a clean, organized, and nurturing environment for children in the nursery.
- Fostered spiritual growth among young children through Bible stories, songs, prayers, and other faith-based activities integrated into daily routines.
- Promoted a sense of community among church members by actively engaging with families during drop-off and pick-up times as well as at special events.
Education
No Degree - Rehabilitation Science
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, ARCertificate of Early Childhood Education (CDA) - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas State University
Beebe, AR05-2019
High School Diploma -
Cabot High School
Cabot, AR05-1994
Skills
- Creativity and imagination
- Patience and empathy
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Professionalism and ethics
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
My Friends And Me
01.2023 - 10.2025
Church Childcare Provider
First Presbyterian Church Of Bentonville
09.2019 - Current
Church Nursery Worker
First Baptist Church
11.2007 - 06.2019
No Degree - Rehabilitation Science
Arkansas Tech University
Certificate of Early Childhood Education (CDA) - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas State University
High School Diploma -
Cabot High School
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