Ashley Potanovic
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Responsible childcare professional experienced in guiding children and documenting learning and development. Background leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage growth. Offers current CPR and First Aid certifications paired with in-depth knowledge of children's emotional and social development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Infants Teacher
Acorns To Oaks
Hopewell Junction, NY
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Monitored children's progress through ongoing assessments of their abilities and interests.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress or any other concerns related to childcare services provided.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
Private Nanny
Larry Kunze
Poughquag, NY
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
- Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.
- Organized educational games and materials to encourage learning in a fun way.
- Instructed the children in proper behavior, manners, health habits.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Private Nanny
Brandyn Plato
Stormville, NY
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Cared for family pets.
Daycare Worker
Happy Hours Children’s Center
Wappingers Falls, NY
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Assisted in leading and organizing activities for children such as arts, crafts, games and reading stories.
- Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants to pre-school age.
- Ensured safety of the children by monitoring their play areas and activities throughout the day.
- Developed positive relationships with parents through communication about their child's daily activities.
- Supported teachers in planning lessons that were developmentally appropriate for each age group.
- Worked collaboratively with other staff members to ensure a safe environment for all students.
- Followed all state regulations pertaining to childcare facilities including sanitizing materials after use by multiple children.
Daycare Worker
Tots N’ Us
Hopewell Junction, NY
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated activities to stimulate physical, social, emotional, cognitive growth of the children.
- Provided snacks and meals in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Monitored children's play activities to ensure safety.
- Assisted in potty training and diapering children as needed.
- Instructed young children in basic educational concepts such as numbers, shapes, colors, letters.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing praise and reinforcement of desired behaviors.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculums to meet the individual needs of each child.
Education
High School Graduate -
John Jay High School
CDA
Smart Horizon
OnlineSkills
- Early Childhood Development
- Child Development Knowledge
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- First Aid Training
- Sanitation Procedures
- Baby Led Weaning Techniques
- Recordkeeping Skills
- Communication Development
- Diapering Requirements
- Safety Awareness
- Activity Planning
- Paced Feeding Understanding
- Progress Reporting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infants Teacher
Acorns To Oaks
09.2021 - 02.2024
Private Nanny
Larry Kunze
01.2017 - 06.2021
Private Nanny
Brandyn Plato
01.2012 - 01.2016
Daycare Worker
Happy Hours Children’s Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
Daycare Worker
Tots N’ Us
01.2008 - 01.2010
High School Graduate -
John Jay High School
CDA
Smart Horizon