Ann Kleinke
De Pere,WI
Summary
Effective team members with a full understanding of the process and teamwork with minimal direction to solve problems, conflicts, and respond accordingly. Friendly, punctual, and enthusiastic team player. Ability to work independently and as a team.
Professional childcare educator with extensive experience in creating supportive and stimulating learning environments for children. Known for fostering positive relationships with both children and parents while ensuring collaborative and results-driven approach. Proficient in early childhood education techniques and adaptable to diverse learning needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Teacher
Kiddie College Childcare Center
Green Bay, WI
06.2020 - 04.2026
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster cognitive and social development.
- Managed classroom activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
- Observed children's behavior to assess developmental needs and implement tailored strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress, addressing concerns and providing resources.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing behavior guidelines.
- Improved literacy skills among students by incorporating engaging reading materials and targeted writing exercises.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
Childcare Worker
Just 4 Kids Daycare
Green Bay, Wisconsin
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Care for children in a daycare setting.
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
- Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.
- Dress children and change diapers.
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
- Maintain a safe play environment.
- Observe and monitor children's play activities.
- Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
- Perform general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance.
- Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, and songs.
- Regulate children's rest periods.
- Sanitize toys and play equipment.
- Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
Reverse Logistics
Spectrum America / Shopko Distribution
Depere, Wisconsin
08.1994 - 05.2019
- Unload trailers go threw merchandise that comes back load trailers
Education
Early Childhood The Preschool Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Nwtc
Green Bay, WIMenominee High
Menominee Mi06-1989
Skills
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Problem Solving
- Productivity
- Inventory Control
- Effective communication
- Age-appropriate activities
- Parent-teacher communication
- Child development
- Classroom organization
- Outdoor play supervision
Certification
CPR, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and SIDS, DCF Abusive Head Trauma, Mandated Reporter Certificate.,
Timeline
Childcare Teacher
Kiddie College Childcare Center
06.2020 - 04.2026
Childcare Worker
Just 4 Kids Daycare
10.2019 - 05.2020
Reverse Logistics
Spectrum America / Shopko Distribution
08.1994 - 05.2019
Early Childhood The Preschool Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Nwtc
Menominee High