Bonnie Clark
Three Rivers,MI
Summary
Reliable and compassionate working with children offering expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behavior. Well-versed in needs and behaviors of children between ages of infant and teenage years. Skilled at coordinating events, directing craft times and setting up field trips to offer children numerous learning opportunities. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. 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
Work History
Licensed In-Home Daycare Provider
Rae Of Sunshine Childcare
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Preschool Gymnastics Instructor
Power In Motion Gymnastics
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
- Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share ideas and resources to enhance student experience and success.
- Supported students in identifying, setting and achieving personal goals.
- Worked with fellow teachers to devise and implement support plans to help students excel.
Family Babysitter
Brandon & Jennifer Sheski
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Phlebotomist
Southwestern Medical Clinic
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Phlebotomist
Lakeland Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Director of Preschool Gymnastics
Power In Motion
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
- Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Family Nanny
Jason And Melody Keller
12.2012 - 09.2015
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Kept children's areas neat and clean.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Prepared and accompanied children on outings and vacations, supervising playtime and other activities for safety purposes.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and [Type].
- Washed and ironed children's clothing to maintain neatness at all times.
- Developed bilingual abilities in [Language] through immersive conversation and activities.
Family Babysitter
Jason And Jackie Whitman
01.2010 - 07.2011
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
- Assisted older kids with homework, school projects and chores.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
Education
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Www.CDAClass.org
Online05.2024
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI03.2013
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
Buchanan, MI06.2009
Skills
- Team Leader
- Support Networks
- Daycare Management
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Daily Reports
- Social and Emotional Development
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Microsoft Office
- Imaginative Play-Based Learning
- Caring and Responsible
- Emergency Preparedness
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Develop Lesson Plans
- Fine Motor Skills
- Full Safety Compliance
- Preschool Programs
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Behavior Redirection
- Support Parents
- Nurturing Environment
Timeline
Licensed In-Home Daycare Provider
Rae Of Sunshine Childcare
09.2022 - 02.2023
Preschool Gymnastics Instructor
Power In Motion Gymnastics
07.2021 - 03.2022
Family Babysitter
Brandon & Jennifer Sheski
04.2021 - 09.2021
Phlebotomist
Southwestern Medical Clinic
06.2018 - 10.2020
Phlebotomist
Lakeland Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2018
Director of Preschool Gymnastics
Power In Motion
01.2015 - 01.2017
Family Nanny
Jason And Melody Keller
12.2012 - 09.2015
Family Babysitter
Jason And Jackie Whitman
01.2010 - 07.2011
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Www.CDAClass.org
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Lake Michigan College
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
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