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Brittany Hershberger

Elkhart,IN

Summary

Dedicated Childcare Assistant with proven expertise in behavior management and activity development, honed at Walnut Hill Care Center. Excels in creating nurturing environments, fostering emotional support, and promoting safety awareness. Achieved significant improvements in children's social skills and cognitive development through innovative educational strategies and empathetic, culturally sensitive interactions.

Work History

Childcare Assistant

Walnut Hill Care Center
  • Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
  • Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
  • Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
  • Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
  • Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
  • Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
  • Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
  • Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
  • Collaborated with other childcare professionals to continuously improve the quality of care provided to children.
  • Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
  • Implemented creative learning strategies to engage children and promote their intellectual growth.
  • Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between activities, minimizing disruptions and maximizing engagement time.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Improved behavior management techniques by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and daily logs for effective documentation purposes.
  • Promoted emotional well-being through empathetic communication and consistent support during challenging moments.
  • Provided extra support for children with special needs by adapting activities or offering one-on-one assistance when necessary.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized care plans, addressing each child''s unique needs and preferences.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
  • Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
  • Kept children between ages of Number and Number safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
  • Restocked supplies and personal hygiene products for use by students.
  • Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
  • Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
  • Created and implemented activities to promote language development.

Education

Core 40 -

Goshen High School
Goshen, IN
06.2023

Skills

  • Friendly
  • Cheerful and energetic
  • Active listener
  • Hygiene practices
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Safety awareness
  • CPR training
  • Food handling preparation
  • Arts, crafts, and games
  • Snack preparation
  • Outdoor activities
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Diaper changes and feedings
  • Parent Communication
  • Activity Development
  • Food Preparation
  • Behavior Management
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Toilet training
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Physical Activity Promotion
  • Skilled in working with special needs children
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Arts and crafts
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Infant Care
  • Social Development
  • Health and safety
  • Friendly and Respectful
  • Problem-Solving
  • Caring and Responsible
  • Child Safety
  • Creative Thinking
  • Infant Care and Feeding
  • Food Preparation and Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Child Supervision

Timeline

Childcare Assistant

Walnut Hill Care Center

Core 40 -

Goshen High School
Brittany Hershberger