Carie Sanders
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
Dynamic daycare provider with a proven track record, enhancing child care services through innovative activities and effective behavior management. Skilled in creating healthy environments and providing emotional support, I fostered social development and improved children's engagement, ensuring a safe and nurturing space for diverse learners.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Provider
Hannah Clark
St Charles, IL
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Collaborated with staff to enhance program offerings and improve child care services.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote a respectful classroom environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child''s progress, behavior, and milestones achieved during daycare hours.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for children, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Offered top-notch care to Number+ children at once, ranging in age from Number to Number.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques to guide children''s behavior, setting clear expectations for conduct in the daycare setting.
- Assisted children in developing social skills through interactive games and group activities that promoted cooperation and teamwork.
- Organized and maintained a clean, inviting play space that encouraged exploration while adhering to safety guidelines for childcare facilities.
- Contributed to maintaining accurate records of attendance, immunizations, allergies, special needs information for each child under care.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Conducted regular assessments of child development, identifying areas for improvement or additional support as needed.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Delivered engaging storytime sessions that encouraged early literacy skills while sparking interest in reading among young learners.
- Coordinated sensory play experiences that allowed children to explore new textures, scents, sounds fostering curiosity about the world around them.
- Participated in mandatory professional development activities.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
Daycare Provider
Lauren Peterson
St Charles, IL
08.2018 - 05.2026
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote a respectful classroom environment.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance program offerings and improve child care services.
- Offered top-notch care to Number+ children at once, ranging in age from Number to Number.
- Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Organized and maintained a clean, inviting play space that encouraged exploration while adhering to safety guidelines for childcare facilities.
- Contributed to maintaining accurate records of attendance, immunizations, allergies, special needs information for each child under care.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Conducted regular assessments of child development, identifying areas for improvement or additional support as needed.
- Coordinated sensory play experiences that allowed children to explore new textures, scents, sounds fostering curiosity about the world around them.
- Participated in mandatory professional development activities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
Daycare Provider
Hallie Potter
St Charles, IL
08.2015 - 05.2026
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement for children.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote a respectful classroom environment.
- Prepared students for kindergarten by teaching fundamentals of math.
- Delivered engaging storytime sessions that encouraged early literacy skills while sparking interest in reading among young learners.
- Developed strong partnerships with local resources such as libraries, museums, and community centers to offer additional learning opportunities for children in care.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Offered outdoor play opportunities daily, promoting physical activity and encouraging children to connect with nature.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Daycare Provider
Megan Paylightner
St Charles, IL
08.2017 - 05.2023
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement for children.
- Developed educational activities that promoted cognitive and social development.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment conducive to learning.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote a respectful classroom environment.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance program offerings and improve child care services.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child''s progress, behavior, and milestones achieved during daycare hours.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Offered top-notch care to Number+ children at once, ranging in age from Number to Number.
- Organized and maintained a clean, inviting play space that encouraged exploration while adhering to safety guidelines for childcare facilities.
- Contributed to maintaining accurate records of attendance, immunizations, allergies, special needs information for each child under care.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Conducted regular assessments of child development, identifying areas for improvement or additional support as needed.
- Coordinated sensory play experiences that allowed children to explore new textures, scents, sounds fostering curiosity about the world around them.
- Participated in mandatory professional development activities.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
Daycare Provider
Jayme Cunningham
Elgin, IL
02.2010 - 05.2016
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the daycare environment to promote health standards.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to support social development among peers.
- Mentored new staff on best practices in childcare and compliance standards.
- Enhanced curriculum through innovative activities, resulting in increased child participation.
- Conducted regular assessments to adapt programs based on children's developmental needs.
- Offered top-notch care to Number+ children at once, ranging in age from Number to Number.
- Organized and maintained a clean, inviting play space that encouraged exploration while adhering to safety guidelines for childcare facilities.
- Contributed to maintaining accurate records of attendance, immunizations, allergies, special needs information for each child under care.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Conducted regular assessments of child development, identifying areas for improvement or additional support as needed.
- Coordinated sensory play experiences that allowed children to explore new textures, scents, sounds fostering curiosity about the world around them.
- Participated in mandatory professional development activities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
Preschool Teacher
Bethlehem Preschool Center
St Charles, IL
09.2005 - 05.2010
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged social, emotional, and cognitive development in preschool children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address any concerns regarding their development.
- Utilized various teaching tools and resources to engage students in creative play and hands-on activities.
- Mentored new staff on classroom management techniques and effective teaching practices for preschool education.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to provide feedback on student achievements and set educational goals.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
- Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.
- Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Coordinated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.
- Facilitated connection with nature through regular educational outdoor excursions, enhancing environmental awareness.
- Developed diverse curriculum to cater to different learning styles, improving educational outcomes.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet needs of each student, offering personalized support where necessary.
- Initiated parent-teacher meetings to discuss children's progress, strengthening family-school connections.
- Maintained detailed records of students' progress and behavior, providing valuable feedback to parents and staff.
- Improved learning with well-structured lesson plans that made complex concepts easier for preschoolers to understand.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to engage students, making learning more interactive and fun.
- Implemented bilingual program, introducing young learners to second language in immersive setting.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills with specially designed activities and games.
- Engaged with community by organizing visits from local professionals, broadening students' understanding of different careers.
- Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Highland, IN05-1985
Skills
Health and safety
Infant care
Care planning
Activities planning
Housekeeping abilities
Healthy environments
Dietary requirement
Emotional support
Observing and monitoring behavior
Timeline
Daycare Provider
Hannah Clark
08.2023 - 05.2026
Daycare Provider
Lauren Peterson
08.2018 - 05.2026
Daycare Provider
Megan Paylightner
08.2017 - 05.2023
Daycare Provider
Hallie Potter
08.2015 - 05.2026
Daycare Provider
Jayme Cunningham
02.2010 - 05.2016
Preschool Teacher
Bethlehem Preschool Center
09.2005 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Highland High School