Ashley Coomes
Evansville,IN
Summary
Expert childcare provider bringing history of success in handling as many 12 children per day in home environments. Proficient in cooking healthy meals and snacks, managing personal hygiene needs and minimizing hazards for children of different ages.
Successful Home Daycare Provider with proven skills in caring for children as young as 6 weeks old. Maintains safe, welcoming environment to encourage children's health development. Offers opportunities to play, learn and explore every day.
Reliable and compassionate caregiver offering expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behavior. Well-versed in needs and behaviors of children between ages of 6 weeks and 12 yrs old.
Skilled at coordinating events, directing craft times and setting up field trips to offer children numerous learning opportunities.
Resourceful with experience in providing quality care to children of all ages. Skilled in creating age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, emotional and social development. Enjoys developing positive relationships with children and families.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver/Owner
Coomes Childcare
1810 Dalehaven Drive, Evansville, IN 47714
04.2014 - Current
- Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and learning..
- Participated in mandatory professional development activities.
- Prepared students for kindergarten by teaching fundamentals of math.
- Offered top-notch care to 10 + 12 children at once, ranging in age from 6 weeks to school age.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
IT Customer Service
One Main
601 NW 2nd Street Evansville, IN 47711
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Promoted business retention and growth by providing services to 100+ customers per day, managing their needs and assisting with technical issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05.2024
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Evansville05.2008
Skills
- Daycare Management
- Educational Strategies
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Activities Leadership
- Cleaning Requirements
- Social and Academic Development
- Safety Awareness
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Reading Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Disaster Preparedness
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Dietary Requirements
- Early Education
- Creative Arts Talent
- Care Planning
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Early Childhood Development
- Social Development
- Health and Safety
- Classroom Management
- Child CPR
- Nurturing Environment
- Social Behaviors
- Preschool Programs
- Changing Diapers
- Observational Information
- Infant Care
- Structured Activity Planning
- Emotional Development
- Caring and Responsible
Accomplishments
Child Development Associate CDA Credentials Achieved
Level 1 Licensed Home Daycare Provider Achieved
PTQ Level 1 Home Daycare Provider Achieved
Certification
Child Development Associate CDA Credentials Achieved
Level 1 Licensed Home Daycare Provider Achieved
PTQ Level 1 Home Daycare Provider Achieved
Infant & Adult Sleep Safe Trained
Infant & Adult CPR/1st Aid Trained
Timeline
Caregiver/Owner
Coomes Childcare
04.2014 - Current
IT Customer Service
One Main
01.2012 - 04.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Central High School