Amy Layton
MIDDLEBURG,FL
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Responsible childcare professional experienced in guiding children and documenting learning and development. Background leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage growth. Offers current CPR and First Aid certifications paired with in-depth knowledge of children's emotional and social development. Focused on promoting intellectual, emotional and social development in children. Knowledgeable about organizing supplies, developing lesson plans and introducing relevant topics in age-appropriate ways.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Therapist
Cultivate Behavioral Health and Education
Orange Pak, FL
05.2023 - Current
- Facilitated both in-person and virtual training courses to provide valuable training for new and current staff.
- Established team of members to support learning and increase overall functional performance.
- Strengthened technical and operational expertise of staff through lesson planning and training seminars.
- Sought and managed budgeting for learning and knowledge transference activities.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Provided individual and group therapy services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Monitored client progress through data collection and analysis.
- Maintained accurate records of session notes and client progress reports in accordance with state regulations.
- Created visual aids such as charts or graphs that illustrated client progress over time.
- Maintained safe, organized and therapeutic environment to enhance patient comfort.
Assistant Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
Orange Park, FL
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided leadership and supervision to staff, including assigning duties and monitoring performance.
- Developed policies and procedures for the day-to-day operations of the childcare center.
- Conducted interviews, recruited, trained and evaluated personnel.
- Ensured compliance with licensing regulations, safety standards and health requirements.
- Planned and organized special events for children such as field trips, parties or educational activities.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, assessments and other relevant documents.
- Resolved conflicts among children or between staff members in a professional manner.
- Created lesson plans to engage children in active learning experiences.
- Assisted teachers in creating individualized education programs for students with special needs.
- Inspected classrooms daily for cleanliness, safety hazards and educational materials availability.
Director VPK
Pinewood Christian Academy
Middleburg, FL
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Created and maintained a safe and secure learning environment for all students in the program.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, identified areas of improvement, and developed strategies to address gaps in learning.
- Collaborated with families, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure best practices were being followed in the classroom setting.
- Monitored compliance with state licensing requirements for early childhood education programs.
- Organized field trips and special events that promoted educational growth amongst students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and academic performance data.
- Supervised daily operations of the department including scheduling classes, assigning tasks to faculty members.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Education
Behavioral Therapist - ABA Therapy
RBT 40 Hour Training
05-2023
Child Development Associate (CDA) Renewal
Florida Department of Children And Families
Jacksonville, Florida09.2019
Director of Early Education, Preschool Teacher
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL06.2018
Child Development Associate (CDA)
Florida Department of Family And Children
Jacksonville, Florida11.2016
School Age Child Care 40 Hour Training
Florida Department of Family And Children
Jacksonville, Florida06.2016
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
St. Vincent's School of Radiology
Jacksonville, FL06.1992
High School Diploma -
Orange Park High School
Orange Park, FL06.1989
Skills
- Presentation skills
- Curriculum planning
- Florida standards alignment
- Training & development
- Supervision & leadership
- Team building
- People skills
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Basic math
- Communication
- Data management
- First Aid/CPR
- Problem resolution
- Planning & organizing
- Relationship building
- Child development support
- Early Childhood Education
- Connect with parents
- Support emotional needs
Timeline
Behavior Therapist
Cultivate Behavioral Health and Education
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
11.2021 - 03.2023
Director VPK
Pinewood Christian Academy
08.2018 - 10.2021
Behavioral Therapist - ABA Therapy
RBT 40 Hour Training
Child Development Associate (CDA) Renewal
Florida Department of Children And Families
Director of Early Education, Preschool Teacher
Daytona State College
Child Development Associate (CDA)
Florida Department of Family And Children
School Age Child Care 40 Hour Training
Florida Department of Family And Children
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
St. Vincent's School of Radiology
High School Diploma -
Orange Park High School
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