Brandy Braun
Rockville,IN
Summary
Caring professional promoting expertise in planning activities and providing guidance in different assignments. Confident Child Youth Program Assistant known for following directions, having a strong work ethic and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Cannon Air Force Base Child Development Center
Clovis , NM
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted and supervised 24 children through entire school day.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management.
- Helped children put on coats, gloves and other cold-weather items in preparation for outdoor activities.
- Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences and group interaction.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared and ready to work.
- Monitored and enforced adequate supply and material inventory.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
Licensed Family Childcare Provider
Self Employed
Anchorage , AK
02.2016 - 06.2019
- Cared for children ages 2 weeks to 9 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys each day.
- Monitored each student's educational progress with individualized charts and files.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children.
- Continually kept abreast of toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eatonville High School
Eatonville, WA06.1997
Skills
- Abuse and Neglect Reporting
- Classroom Instruction
- Light Housekeeping
- Classroom Discipline
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Influenza Vaccinations
- Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Cannon Air Force Base Child Development Center
01.2020 - 07.2022
Licensed Family Childcare Provider
Self Employed
02.2016 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Eatonville High School
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