Ashley Hayes
Wayland,MI
Summary
Dedicated and nurturing Lead Infant Room Teacher at Education Station Child Development Center, skilled in toddler and infant development. Successfully enhanced early literacy and motor skills through planned engaging activities, while fostering strong parent-teacher collaboration. I take pride in myself that I make unforgettable connections with my families to better support their children. Known for patience, kindness, being easy going, being opened minded, and professionalism, also being sought out by other co workers to help out with difficult problems within the building, easy to work with, as well as creating a safe, supportive environment for infant and toddlers to thrive in. I am able to keep and mange a complex schedule for many different students. I am able to accommodate and work with many different circumstances that may come my way. I take pride in myself and my work.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Education Station Child Development Center
06.2017 - Current
- Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons.
- Created and executed lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and assessed developmental needs of students to develop to fullest potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment by singing songs and reading to children.
- Continuously evaluated progress of each infant to ensure appropriate developmental milestones were achieved.
- Boosted early literacy skills by regularly exposing infants to books, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
- Improved emotional well-being of infants by providing consistent care, attention, and affection.
- Supported healthy social interactions between infants through guided playtime and group activities.
- Enhanced motor skill development through carefully planned physical activities such as tummy time or baby yoga.
- Promoted language development by engaging in daily conversations and reading sessions with infants.
- Implemented creative art projects that allowed infants to explore different textures while developing fine motor skills.
- Ensured safe and nurturing environment for infants by maintaining clean and organized spaces.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual needs, fostering strong support system for each infant.
- Maintained accurate records of each infant''s daily activities, meals, diaper changes, and other pertinent information for parent communication.
Waitress
Walldorf
2014 - 2015
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MIHastings High School
Hastings, MI2010
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Patience and calmness
- Professionalism and ethics
- Documentation and record keeping
- Practices safe sleep
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Child development expertise
- Language development strategies
- Motor skill development
- Curriculum planning
- Early childhood education
- Nurturing attitude
- Feeding and diapering proficiency
- Infant safety
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Friendly and likeable
- Problem-solving
- Loves children
- Time management
- Sensory play techniques
- Creative lesson planning
- Multitasking and organization
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Active listener
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Child safety
- CPR and first aid
- Approachable
- Emotionally supportive
- Parental communication
- Positive role model
Timeline
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Education Station Child Development Center
06.2017 - Current
Waitress
Walldorf
2014 - 2015
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Kellogg Community College
Hastings High School
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