Carissa Peyton
Lagrange,KY
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher with a proven track record at Little Hands Academy, enhancing early literacy and fostering a nurturing environment. Leveraged patience, empathy, and classroom organization skills to increase parent involvement and promote child-centered learning. Excelled in creating engaging, play-based learning experiences, demonstrating adaptability and a strong work ethic.
Early childhood education professional with strong foundation in nurturing and developing young minds. Skilled in implementing engaging activities that promote social and cognitive growth. Known for fostering collaborative environments and providing reliable, adaptable support to meet changing needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher
Little Hands Academy
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided support during transitions between classrooms or activities, ensuring smooth adjustments for young children.
- Managed classroom materials effectively, ensuring a clean, organized space conducive to learning at all times.
- Increased parent involvement in children''s education by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on child progress.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment by adhering to state regulations and implementing consistent routines for care.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Improved overall classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and establishing clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted early literacy development through storytelling, songs, and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating play-based and age-appropriate activities into daily lesson plans.
- Facilitated healthy habits by promoting proper hygiene practices like handwashing throughout the day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Dance Teacher (Self Employed)
Pure Dance Company
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Choreographed unique routines tailored to individual student abilities, enhancing each dancer''s strengths while improving areas of weakness.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Developed strong relationships with students, encouraging them to develop self-confidence through the art of dance.
- Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
North Clark Medical Group
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered a multiline phone system.
- Completed lab testing, such as blood draws, rapid covid, strep, and FLU A&B tests.
- administered vaccines, and injections.
- Assisted with minor in office procedures.
- took vitals, and rapid urine drug screens from patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Bullitt High School
Shepherdsville, Ky06-2016
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Patience and empathy
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Child-centered approach
- Safety awareness
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Self-reflection and growth
- First aid and CPR
- Strong work ethic
- Active listener
- CPR and first aid
- Health and safety
- Efficient under pressure
- Classroom organization
Timeline
Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher
Little Hands Academy
01.2022 - 06.2024
Dance Teacher (Self Employed)
Pure Dance Company
04.2020 - 03.2023
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
North Clark Medical Group
01.2020 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
North Bullitt High School
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