Candace S. VanNess
Educator
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Comfortable working with children ages 0 to 7. I enjoy teaching children, love developing educational games and learning activities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Life Christian Daycare
Chandler, AZ
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted lead teacher as supporting staff member in multiple classrooms for students ages 0 to 5.
- Documented childs daily attendance, performance and behavior.
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Distributed food, napkins and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed proper food and sanitation state guidelines.
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
Gilbert, AZ
07.2015 - Current
- Cared for children ages 0 to 7 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Distributed food, napkins and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors, safety and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Nutrition Educator
Herbalife Nutrition
Gilbert, AZ
01.2012 - Current
- Functioned as resource for community, giving presentations on nutrition and demonstrating healthy meal preparation.
- Promoted health through nutrition by teaching nutrition techniques and lifestyles to small groups.
- Participated in nutrition education classes for area schools to educate students on planning and preparing healthy meals.
- Researched nutrition education methods and developed effective education programs and services.
- Focused nutrition programs to teach healthy lifestyles and behaviors .
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Education
H.S Diploma - 2003 -
Overbrook Senior High School
Pine Hill, NJ 09.1998 - 06.2003
Bachelors Degree - Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJSkills
Food Holder Certificate
Strong Communication and Organizational SkillsAdditional Information
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
Certification
Certified Food Handlers
Timeline
Certified Food Handlers
01-2024
Assistant Teacher
Life Christian Daycare
09.2021 - 10.2021
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
07.2015 - Current
Nutrition Educator
Herbalife Nutrition
01.2012 - Current
H.S Diploma - 2003 -
Overbrook Senior High School
09.1998 - 06.2003
Bachelors Degree - Education
Rowan University