Arissa Cunningham
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dependable early-career childcare professional with experience in toddler and infant classrooms. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, safety awareness, and positive behavior guidance to support child development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Northshore Preschool
Mequon, WI
01.2025 - Current
- Supervised toddler classroom routines, maintaining safe, structured environment throughout daily activities.
- Planned age-appropriate lessons supporting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Guided diapering, feeding, and nap schedules while meeting individual care needs.
- Monitored child behavior and redirected actions using positive guidance techniques.
- Documented attendance, observations, and developmental milestones accurately.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop a cohesive and consistent curriculum for the Toddler Room.
Home Health Aide
Independent Health Team
Milwaukee, WI
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported safe mobility, transfers, and ambulation using proper body mechanics and assistive devices.
- Prepared nutritious meals and followed individualized care plans for daily routines and dietary needs.
- Maintained clean living areas through light housekeeping, laundry, and sanitation tasks.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
Lead Teacher, Infant/Toddler Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
Menomonee Falls, WI
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Communicated with families regarding milestones, behavior, and classroom expectations.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Observed children's development, documenting progress and adjusting activities to meet individual needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Teacher
Axia Women's Health
Tyler, TX
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with staff to maintain safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX12.2023
High School Diploma -
Pius XI Catholic High School
Milwaukee, WI05.2021
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Parent-teacher communication
- Attention to detail
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Safety awareness
- Training and mentoring
- Safe learning environment
- Feeding assistance
- Documentation
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Northshore Preschool
01.2025 - Current
Home Health Aide
Independent Health Team
05.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher, Infant/Toddler Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
05.2024 - 01.2026
Teacher
Axia Women's Health
08.2023 - 05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Tyler Junior College
High School Diploma -
Pius XI Catholic High School