Amber McLaughlin
Ringgold,VA
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with a proven track record at Kentuck Elementary School, fostering emotional support and enhancing student engagement through compassionate caregiving and effective behavior management. CPR certified and adept at problem-solving, I create nurturing environments that promote wellness and self-esteem among students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Kentuck Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Built strong relationships with students to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged studengts in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted students with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Play-N-Pretend
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, maximizing educational opportunities for students.
- Contributed to the creation of developmentally appropriate curriculum materials for various age groups within the daycare setting.
- Served as a reliable substitute teacher when needed, quickly adapting to various classroom environments and maintaining consistent expectations for student behavior.
- Increased student engagement by utilizing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Danville Community College
Danville, VA05-2025
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavior management
- Compassionate patient care
- CPR certified
- Chronic disease management
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Dependable and responsible
- Respectful and compassionate
Certification
Advanced Early Childhood Development
Early Childhood Development
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Kentuck Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Play-N-Pretend
03.2022 - Current
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Danville Community College
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