CABRENA KYNEARD
Madison,AL
Summary
Dedicated Child Care Provider with extensive experience fostering children's educational and social development. Proven ability to design engaging programs aligned with educational standards while effectively collaborating with parents and mentoring fellow educators to enhance classroom environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
Birmingham, Alabama
2025.05 - 2026.07
- Led classroom activities to promote children's learning and development.
- Designed lesson plans aligned with state educational standards for preschoolers.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address concerns.
- Mentored new teachers on effective teaching strategies and classroom management.
Daycare Teacher
Patty Cake
2023.01 - 2025.05
- Was a dedicated child care professional with Patty Cake who aided in nurturing children's growth and development.
- Specializes in creating engaging, educational activities tailored to enhance creativity and social skills while maintaining a safe and supportive environment
Headstart Teacher Assistant
JCCEO
2016.01 - 2020.01
- Assisted teachers in the JCCEO program with various tasks such as helping develop an educational and learning environment for children.
- Helped students develop social as well as behavioral skills, helping them learn how to interact with others especially their peers.
- Assisted with maintaining classroom and making sure students adhered to all safety and cleaning measures to ensure children were protected
Senior Care
Home Instead
2013.01 - 2016.01
- Assisted in caring for senior citizens in their home.
- Duties included housekeeping, meal prep, administer medicine, laundry, assisting with clothing.
In-Home Daycare
Self-Employed
2003.01 - 2013.01
- Operated and Maintained an in-home daycare for over 10+ years
Foster Parent
State of Michigan
2000.01 - 2003.01
- Provide 24hour care of foster children with various diagnoses and other emotional needs.
- Was able to encourage and reinforce appropriate behaviors through trauma- informed care using trust based behavior management techniques
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - honors
WENONAH HIGH SCHOOL
1990-05
Skills
- Strong skills providing instruction to children
- Excellent interpersonal and age-appropriate communication
- Patience and self-control skills
- Perseverance
- Ability to design, plan, implement and lead educational programs and activities
Certification
- CDA Certification, CDA Council for Professional Recognition, 918231822
- Level 2 of the Alabama Pathways Professional Development Lattice
Timeline
Lead Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
2025.05 - 2026.07
Daycare Teacher
Patty Cake
2023.01 - 2025.05
Headstart Teacher Assistant
JCCEO
2016.01 - 2020.01
Senior Care
Home Instead
2013.01 - 2016.01
In-Home Daycare
Self-Employed
2003.01 - 2013.01
Foster Parent
State of Michigan
2000.01 - 2003.01
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - honors
WENONAH HIGH SCHOOL