Casey Wertz
Brooklyn,MI
Summary
Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Childcare Program Director position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.
I have successfully operated my daycare for 6 years. I am currently in school working towards my bachelors degree in Early Childhood.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Creative Kids Daycare
Brooklyn, MI
08.2017 - Current
- Cared for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet LARA requirements.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
Lead Teacher
Treasured Minds
Onsted, MI
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Education
CDA Certificate
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA08.2017
High School Diploma -
Onsted Community High School
Onsted, MI05.2012
Skills
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Community Engagement
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Program Operations
Timeline
Owner
Creative Kids Daycare
08.2017 - Current
Lead Teacher
Treasured Minds
06.2012 - 08.2017
CDA Certificate
Penn Foster Career School
High School Diploma -
Onsted Community High School
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