Briana Donovan
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic & compassionate educator with childcare experience at West End UMC Preschool, adept at creating an engaging learning environment for my classroom 'Adventurers 1' of 2-2.5 yr olds.
I excelled in implementing classroom management skills and performance monitoring to enhance educational outcomes for all nine toddlers. Keeping a daily focus on nurturing and achieving significant developmental milestones in children with diverse needs, such as speech, colors, number recognition, potty training, social challenges, gross and fine motor skills, sensory play, storytime, and art etc.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
West End UMC Preschool
West End United Methodist Church
Nashville, TN
06.2024 - Current
- Led a classroom of 9 children, ensuring a structured and engaging learning experience.
- Prepared and served meals for classroom children, communicating with parents about their intake through ProCare.
- Provided attentive care and engaged with children according to the preschool's core beliefs, and in compliance with DHS and Tennessee guidelines.
- Utilized age-appropriate toys and educational tools to enhance sensory development and language skills.
- Supervised children during nap time to ensure a safe and calm environment.
- Introduced colors, matching, numbers, songs, art, and Spanish to preschool children through engaging activities.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary environment by regularly changing diapers and administering necessary medications.
- Provided parents with daily visual updates, like photos and videos of their children, through ProCare.
- Engaged with parents at pickup/drop-off to share updates on children's big and small milestones, behavior, social interactions, and any health-related changes.
- Nurtured children by addressing emotional concerns and promoting positive interactions.
- Managed sensory requirements of children with special needs, providing individualized interaction.
- Implemented a rewards-based system to reinforce success-building behaviors familiar from home.
Special Needs Babysitter
Sister-in-Law
Hermitage, TN
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Cared for an autistic child alongside her non-autistic sibling, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- Developed strategies to avoid seizure triggers, ensuring the child's safety and well-being.
- Created and cooked meals according to selective food choices.
- Developed and implemented sensory activities, allowing the child to lead and explore.
- Guided children through homework tasks, promoting learning and achievement.
Education
CPR/Infant CPR, First Aid & AED Certification - Heartsaver Total
American Heart Association
Nashville, TN07-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Stenography
College of Court Reporting Inc
Valparaiso, INSkills
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Monthly lesson planning
- Keeping of classroom supply inventory
- Writing monthly newsletters
- Performance monitoring techniques
- Toy sanitizing
- Technical report writing
Timeline
West End UMC Preschool
West End United Methodist Church
06.2024 - Current
Special Needs Babysitter
Sister-in-Law
01.2024 - 06.2024
CPR/Infant CPR, First Aid & AED Certification - Heartsaver Total
American Heart Association
Associate of Applied Science - Stenography
College of Court Reporting Inc
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