Annica Danielson

-Cared for three young children; aged 4, 2, and 6 months (at the time the job began)

-Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.

-Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.

-Adhered to the children's daily routines; such as laying them down for naps, getting them dressed, and preparing meals for them

-Spent much time outdoors with the children, allowing them to explore and gain a love for nature

-Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.

-Created lasting bonds with the children by fostering a loving and fun environment that allowed them to feel safe and excited when I was there.

-Often prepared activities for the children in my own spare time that helped to promote fine motor skills, social-emotional learning, and other skills.

-Supervised up to 20 children and 3 other teachers in a building of children aged 6 weeks to 18 months old

-Created a safe and nurturing environment in my classroom that allowed all students the space to learn and grow

-Forged emotional bonds with the children and frequently interacted with their parents; keeping them updated on everything happening while their child was in my care

-Planned simple lessons and activities for the children; including practicing fine motor skills, painting and other forms of art, holiday projects, preparing books to read to them and songs to learn, and creating interactive and sensory experiences

-Collaborated with other teachers to keep the building running smoothly by keeping things orderly, maintaining a daily schedule, and implementing cleaning procedures that helped to keep us all safe and healthy.

-Maintained daily records of each child's day; which included each diaper change and nap. These records were always available for parents at pickup.

-Implemented behavior modification strategies where needed (i.e. when I child is biting others) and collaborated with parents to come up with the best solutions for their child

-Tracked each child's milestones in a binder and communicated with the center directors to make sure each child was receiving the care they deserved

-Engaged in the everyday routines of the Nursery classroom, such as changing diapers, preparing and feeding meals, and laying children down for naps

-Fostered a friendly and safe environment by spending lots of time down on the ground interacting with the children; singing songs, playing, reading stories, and never shying away from being silly.

-Taught children simple skills such as cleaning up their toys and asking for more food; mainly through methods such as songs and sign language

-Assisted in all classrooms in the childcare center; either as support to another teacher, or as a substitute.

-Interacted with and supervised children from ages 6 weeks to 10 years of age

-Kept written and electronic records of each student who entered and exited the classroom; as well as sending updates to parents about things such as meals and naps.

-Supervised activities such as recess, center play, art projects, and meals. I also often interacted with the children during these times and created a warm, nurturing environment.

- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

-Assisted in end-of-the-day pickup by interacting with parents (often bringing the child to the parent in the lobby due to Covid-19 regulations) and keeping the parents updated on what was going on while their child was in my care.

-Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.

-Carried out lesson plans created by other teachers when they were unable to due to absence

-Completed many out-of-classroom tasks around the center; such as laundry, stocking the pantry, and washing dishes.

-Supervised and interacted with many children between the ages of 1-12 within their homes.

-Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.

-Followed routines outlined by the parents of the children, including cooking meals, brushing teeth,putting the children to bed

-Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.

-Forged relationships with the children I babysat by connecting with them through play and a caring attitude

-Assisted with light housekeeping in an effort to support the families I was working for

-Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.

-Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.