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Education
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Autumn Brooks

Baker City,OR

Summary

Nurturing Home Daycare Provider highly productive in managing childcare responsibilities and tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in early childhood development, safety protocol adherence, and personalized care planning. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring responsive and engaging interactions with children and parents alike.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Daycare Provider

Self-employeed
Baker City, OR
01.2018 - Current

Home daycare provider

  • Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication.
  • Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities such as arts, crafts, music, games, outdoor play and educational lessons.
  • Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
  • Observed children's behavior and development, reported any concerns to parents or guardians.
  • Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities.
  • Maintained safe play environment.
  • Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all children by adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
  • Assisted with potty training when needed.
  • Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
  • Provided nutritious snacks and meals according to established guidelines.
  • Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
  • Evaluated supplies inventory regularly ensuring adequate resources are available at all times.
  • Enforced rules of conduct during indoor and outdoor activities in order to ensure the safety of all participants.
  • Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
  • Provided first aid or CPR when appropriate.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that promoted physical, social, emotional, cognitive growth.
  • Instructed children on proper hygiene habits such as hand washing and toileting practices.
  • Encouraged creative expression through art projects, storytelling and imaginative play.
  • Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
  • Managed daily activities and routines for up to 6 children in a home daycare setting.
  • Managed daily activities and routines for up to 6 children in a home daycare setting.
  • Dressed children and changed diapers.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.

Kitchen Staff Member

Meadowbrook Place Assisted Living
Baker City, OR
06.2016 - 01.2018
  • Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
  • Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
  • Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
  • Washed and sanitized plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
  • Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Managed garbage disposal and recycling in accordance with kitchen protocols.
  • Prepared garnishes to complement dishes on menu.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
  • Performed other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Organized all storage areas in an efficient manner to maximize space utilization.
  • Moved smoothly between different cooking stations to assist with meal preparations.
  • Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
  • Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
  • Consistently maintained high standards of personal hygiene during shifts.
  • Operated industrial mixers and other food processing machinery to support kitchen operations.
  • Cleaned and sanitized frequently to maintain health code standards.
  • Assisted with special event catering and preparation, including setup and food service.
  • Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
  • Adhered to established sanitation standards while preparing food items.
  • Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
  • Inspected dining area prior to opening for any maintenance issues requiring attention.
  • Stocked and replenished kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed.

Education

GED -

Brentwood Alternative High School
Brentwood, CA
12-1997

Skills

  • Special needs experience
  • Early childhood education
  • Educational concept explanations
  • Infant care
  • Classroom instruction
  • Emotional development
  • Health and safety
  • Structured activity planning
  • Patience and empathy
  • Child development
  • Nutrition expertise
  • Health and safety training
  • Leadership qualities
  • Diaper changing
  • Reliability
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Childcare regulations
  • Equipment sanitizing
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Stress tolerance
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Schedules and routines
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Imaginative Play-based learning
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Child advocacy
  • Scheduling Child's Day
  • Early childhood literacy
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Toilet training
  • Emotional support
  • Hygiene maintenance
  • Time management abilities
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Developmental assessments
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Self motivation
  • Epi-pen use
  • Infant care and feeding
  • Needs assessment
  • Safety awareness
  • First aid and CPR
  • Effective communication
  • Allergic reaction procedures
  • Problem-solving
  • Potty training
  • Conflict resolution
  • Behavioral management
  • Crisis management
  • Manage behaviors
  • Friendly and respectful
  • Multitasking
  • Creative thinking
  • Literacy development
  • Goal setting
  • Cleaning and sanitizing

Certification

Adult Learning Principles 09/03/2024

Skills for Childhood Care and Education Trainers 09/03/2024

Introduction to Oregon’s Professional Development System 09/03/2024

The ADA and You 08/12/2024

Inclusion 101 08/10/2024

Culture for Childhood Care and Education Trainers 06/23/2023

00PPLDIntroduction to the Pyramid Model: Addressing Challenging Behaviors 06/10/2023

Infant/Toddler , Preschool , School Age Substitute Care Substitute Oregon 05/10/2024

Was Born to Love You!: How To Build Strong & Nurturing Relationships With Infants & Create Synchronicity 01/23/2023

infant /ToddlerSet , LECFoundations for Learning (FFL) 12/18/2022

Infant Toddler , Preschool , School Prevention is Better Than Treatment (PBTT) 10/09/2022

Introduction to Registered Family Child Care Part 2 09/27/2022

Basic Food Handler's Course 09/27/2022

Pediatric plus CPR, AED, and First Aid: Child, Infant, and Adult 09/19/2022

DHS Child Care Provider Orientation Part 1: Training for Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) License-Exempt Child Care 09/18/2022

Introduction to Registered Family Child Care Part One 09/18/2022

Safe Sleep for Oregon's Infants (SS) 09/18/2022

Infant /Toddler Set one Dhs Child Care Provider Orientation Part 2 09/09/2022

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN) 07/30/2022

Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety 04 /14/2019

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Home Daycare Provider

Self-employeed
01.2018 - Current

Kitchen Staff Member

Meadowbrook Place Assisted Living
06.2016 - 01.2018

GED -

Brentwood Alternative High School
Autumn Brooks