BRIGITTE SAFFOLD
Chicago,IL
Summary
Chesterfield Tom Thumb Day Care Center gave me the opportunity to excel in creating nurturing environments, fostering strong family relationships, and enhancing children's educational outcomes. Leveraging skills in CPR, activity planning, and empathy, and also developing personalized learning plans and improved children's social skills, demonstrating a commitment to their holistic growth and safety. Attending a course at Chicago State was very uplifting and educational. This was mandated to all workers who had 10 or more years. Professional caregiver with experience in nurturing and educating young children. Skilled in creating safe and engaging environments, fostering emotional and cognitive development. Strong focus on teamwork, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, patient, and empathetic with effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Chesterfield Tom Thumb Day Care Center
03.1976 - 06.1991
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
- Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and self expression.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Oversaw smooth drop-off/pick-up transitions by maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring a safe environment for children.
- Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Facilitated naptime routines for toddlers to ensure adequate rest periods throughout the day for optimal growth and development.
- Promoted physical fitness by incorporating active play into daily schedules, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.
- Customized educational plans based on individual strengths, interests, and developmental goals of each child under care.
- Developed personalized learning plans for children, improving educational outcomes with tailored instruction.
- Strengthened children's early literacy and math skills with engaging, educational activities.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and games.
- Maintained clean and organized classroom, ensuring conducive learning environment.
- Streamlined daily operations by implementing organized check-in and check-out system.
- Improved children's physical health with daily outdoor play and exercise routines.
- Encouraged positive behavior and social interaction among children with reward-based system.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and well-being.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
Education
Chicago State University
Chicago, ILHigh School Diploma -
John Marshall Harlan High School
9635 South Michigan06-1976
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Child Supervision
- CPR training
- Childcare
- Positive Reinforcement
- Safety understanding
- Hygiene and Cleanliness
- Activity Planning
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Chesterfield Tom Thumb Day Care Center
03.1976 - 06.1991
Chicago State University
High School Diploma -
John Marshall Harlan High School
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