Ashley Jones
Shady Side,MD
Summary
Compassionate Childcare Provider known for creating safe, stimulating environments for young children while ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and productively. Skilled in early childhood development, behavior management strategies, and age-appropriate activity planning. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, allowing for effective engagement with children of all ages.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Nutrition
AACPS
Annapolis, MD
10.2021 - Current
- Ordered necessary supplies from suppliers while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Supervised kitchen staff in the preparation and serving of meals according to standard recipes and menus.
- Provided guidance and assistance to employees when needed in order to maintain a productive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with health codes by performing regular inspections of kitchen areas and equipment.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments to ensure sufficient stock levels.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Organized pantries for efficient stocking and retrieval of items.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Cleaned work surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, pots and pans after each use.
- Adhered to state regulations governing food handling, storage, sanitation, and safety practices.
- Operated cash registers accurately while processing payments from customers.
- Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations.
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Childcare Provider
AACPS Parks and Recreation
Annapolis, MD
06.2007 - Current
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Supported children with special needs, adapting activities to meet diverse requirements.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Senior High School
MD06-2008
Skills
- Child Development Assistance
- Activity planning
- Experience with Special Needs
- Safety awareness
- Child supervision
- CPR training
- Meal preparation
- Curriculum planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Creative lesson planning
- Lesson plan development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Patience and empathy
- Behavior management techniques
- Work station sanitation
- ServSafe
- Order review
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Quick learner
- Equipment maintenance
- Strong work ethic
- Strong communication skills
- Work station setup
- Cash handling experience
- Food waste reduction techniques
- Temperature control
- Supply ordering
- Supply stocking
- Covid-19 safety protocols
- Cooking procedures
- Waste and trash disposal
- Food allergy awareness
- Food and safety standards
- Dishwashing and sanitization
Timeline
Food and Nutrition
AACPS
10.2021 - Current
Childcare Provider
AACPS Parks and Recreation
06.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
Southern Senior High School