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Carla Bevers

Konawa,OK

Summary

Compassionate Daycare Teacher offering several years of experience coordinating activities to promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth in children. Well-versed in positive reinforcement and behavior redirection. Creative daycare worker with several years of hands-on experience supervising children in safe, educational learning environment. Communicative and punctual individual versed in organizing fun activities, preparing nutritious meals and developing routines and schedules. Compassionate team player commended for excellent patience and strong sense of responsibility.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Daycare Teacher

Retired Nurse
Ada , OK
03.1996 - 01.1998
  • Created a safe, clean and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Provided positive guidance to help children develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.
  • Instructed students on basic life skills such as proper hygiene and self-care.
  • Encouraged creativity through art projects, imaginative play and music activities.
  • Communicated with parents regarding their child's progress throughout the school year.
  • Supervised outdoor activities such as sports, playground games and field trips.
  • Organized field trips to local museums, parks and other educational sites.
  • Maintained classroom order by enforcing rules set by administration staff.
  • Supported special needs children in completing daily tasks or assignments.
  • Implemented appropriate discipline strategies when needed.
  • Facilitated small group instruction for targeted learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom supplies inventory ensuring adequate materials are available at all times.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to food handling, sanitation, fire prevention.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
  • Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Fostered open and effective communication with parents regarding their children's development and daily activities.
  • Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
  • Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a disciplined and nurturing classroom environment.
  • Guided children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
  • Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
  • Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
  • Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
  • Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
  • Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
  • Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
  • Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders when needed.
  • Observed health practices such as proper handwashing procedures.
  • Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
  • Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
  • Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.

Preschool Teacher (Group Leader Qualified)

ABC Child Development Center
Greeley, CO
03.1994 - 01.1996
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
  • Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
  • Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
  • Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
  • Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
  • Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
  • Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
  • Assisted in organizing field trips so students could experience hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom.
  • Provided guidance regarding nutrition and healthy habits during snack time.
  • Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.

In Home Childcare Provider (Nanny for Twin Boys)

Rachel Erickson Hammer
Greeley, Colorado
08.1992 - 08.1994
  • Provided safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and play.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to engage children in learning.
  • Planned and prepared meals and snacks for the children.
  • Organized educational activities such as games, crafts, reading and outdoor activities.
  • Encouraged positive behavior while providing guidance to correct inappropriate behavior.
  • Taught basic language skills such as colors, numbers and shapes.
  • Enforced rules designed by parents regarding bedtimes, study times.
  • Instructed children on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing and brushing teeth.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry, meal preparation.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality of care provided.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
  • Supervised field trips to local parks or libraries ensuring safety of all participants.
  • Cared for sick children by administering medications prescribed by doctor and parents.
  • Engaged in meaningful conversations with toddlers to help them develop social skills.
  • Built strong relationships with families through regular communication.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children, teaching table manners and keeping fed appropriately without allowing overindulgence.
  • Conferred with parents to inform on type of daily activities, successes, strengths observed, and potential obstacles to healthy development.
  • Supported healthy emotional and social development through intervention in conflict between children, positive reinforcement techniques, and encouraging cooperation.
  • Taught children basic skills and encouraged creativity in painting, drawing, arts and crafts, music and other expressive activities.
  • Monitored children's activities, remaining mindful of safety hazards.
  • Changed diapers and dressed children, assisting and educating children on proper use of clothing, such as tying shoelaces.
  • Read books aloud to children, encouraging interaction and teaching proper expression through vocal inflections appropriate to story content.
  • Instructed children on proper routines and techniques for eating, tooth-brushing and hand-washing.
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities.
  • Maintained safe play environment.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
  • Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
  • Dressed children and changed diapers.
  • Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
  • Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
  • Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
  • Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
  • Monitored the children's playtime to ensure safety and wellbeing.
  • Planned age-appropriate activities to help foster physical, mental, and emotional development.
  • Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities.
  • Organized educational games and materials to encourage learning in a fun way.
  • Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.
  • Maintained discipline in accordance with parents' instructions while being sensitive to each child’s individual needs.
  • Instructed the children in proper behavior, manners, health habits.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation.
  • Helped prepare meals for the children according to dietary guidelines set forth by parents or guardians.
  • Researched new places or activities that would be interesting and beneficial for the kids.
  • Created an atmosphere of trust between myself and both the family and the kids I cared for.
  • Stayed current on all required certifications necessary for working as a Nanny.
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
  • Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
  • Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.
  • Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental development and enjoyment.
  • Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
  • Interacted positively with children to promote mental and emotional development.
  • Participated in hands-on learning activities with children incorporating art.
  • Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
  • Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
  • Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
  • Observed children during snack time to prevent choking.
  • Taught life skills, including personal hygiene and organization.
  • Maintained confidentiality and privacy of all family matters and information.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.

In-Home Childcare Provider

Christine Melusky
Greeley, CO
08.1991 - 08.1992
  • Provided safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and play.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to engage children in learning.
  • Planned and prepared meals and snacks for the children.
  • Organized educational activities such as games, crafts, reading and outdoor activities.
  • Encouraged positive behavior while providing guidance to correct inappropriate behavior.
  • Instructed children on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing and brushing teeth.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry, meal preparation.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
  • Built strong relationships with families through regular communication.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children, teaching table manners and keeping fed appropriately without allowing overindulgence.
  • Taught children basic skills and encouraged creativity in painting, drawing, arts and crafts, music and other expressive activities.
  • Instructed children on proper routines and techniques for eating, tooth-brushing and hand-washing.
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities.
  • Maintained safe play environment.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
  • Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.

Education

High School Diploma -

Muldrow High School
Muldrow, OK
05-1981

Some College (No Degree) - Early Education

Northeastren State University
Tahlequah, OK

Some College (No Degree) - Early Education

University of Science And Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha, OK

Some College (No Degree) -

Southeastren State University
Durant, OK

Skills

  • Activity Planning
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Proven team leader
  • Certified in Early Childhood Education
  • Cognitive Development
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Child Safety
  • Social Development Activities
  • Positive and cheerful
  • Classroom Management
  • Parental Communication
  • Child Care
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Infant Care
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Professional babysitter
  • Parent Communication
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • First Aid Training
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Child Safety Procedures
  • Arts, crafts, and games

Certification

  • LPN Pontotoc Technology Center Ada Oklahoma. Graduated 2010 and was employed in Nursing until retirement 2024.

Accomplishments

  • While employed at ABC Child Development Center in Greeley Colorado I was employee of the Month twice and awarded with employee that can touch all bases.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Daycare Teacher

Retired Nurse
03.1996 - 01.1998

Preschool Teacher (Group Leader Qualified)

ABC Child Development Center
03.1994 - 01.1996

In Home Childcare Provider (Nanny for Twin Boys)

Rachel Erickson Hammer
08.1992 - 08.1994

In-Home Childcare Provider

Christine Melusky
08.1991 - 08.1992

High School Diploma -

Muldrow High School

Some College (No Degree) - Early Education

Northeastren State University

Some College (No Degree) - Early Education

University of Science And Arts of Oklahoma

Some College (No Degree) -

Southeastren State University

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