Chandra Gray
Medina,NY
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with proven expertise in child development and curriculum implementation, honed at P.Raising Kids CCC. Excels in creating engaging, child-centered learning experiences and fostering strong parent-teacher relationships. Adept at classroom management and interpersonal communication, ensuring a nurturing environment for every child. CPR and first aid certified, embodying patience and empathy in every interaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Orleans Niagara BOCES Daycare
Medina, NY
11.2000 - 06.2009
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering trust and collaboration for their child''s development.
- Contributed to a safe and nurturing environment by closely monitoring children during indoor and outdoor playtime sessions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during daily routines by providing clear instructions and encouragement, helping children build confidence in their ability to navigate new experiences.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
P.Raising Kids CCC
Medina, NY
03.2011 - 02.2025
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Served as a reliable source of support for lead teacher during times of absence or need for additional assistance in the classroom.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Documented daily food attendance, enrollments and withdraws and monthly food claims in state-regulated system.
Customer Service Cashier
TOPS MarketLLC
Medina, NY
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
- Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
Lead Infant Teacher
P.Raising Kids CCC
Medina, NY
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Boosted communication skills among infants through engaging storytelling and song sessions.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Fostered language development in infants by incorporating sign language instruction into daily interactions and teaching routines.
- Developed strong relationships with parents by maintaining open communication channels and providing regular updates on their child''s progress.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Improved cognitive abilities in infants by introducing foundational concepts like shapes, colors, numbers, and letters through interactive playtime sessions.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Education
CDA Infants And Toddlers -
Early Childhood Head Start
03.2024
GED -
Medina High School
Medina, NY06.1999
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Time management
- Approachable
- Strong work ethic
- Positive reinforcement
- Decision-making
- Accurate record keeping
- Strong computer skills
- Customer service
- Behavior modeling
- Emotionally supportive
- Curriculum planning
- Child safety
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Efficient under pressure
- Lesson planning
- Head start programs
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
CDA
First Aid/CPR
Additional Information
Where it shows that I worked as a teachers assistant at P.Praising Kids Childcare Center from 2011-2025, that means that I have literally worked there on and off at different periods of time since they opened. The last time being from Oct 2022- Feb 2025 as lead infant room teacher. I can not remember all of the different dates and times so I added it as a general.
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
P.Raising Kids CCC
10.2022 - 02.2025
Customer Service Cashier
TOPS MarketLLC
03.2014 - 03.2015
Childcare Assistant Teacher
P.Raising Kids CCC
03.2011 - 02.2025
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Orleans Niagara BOCES Daycare
11.2000 - 06.2009
CDA Infants And Toddlers -
Early Childhood Head Start
GED -
Medina High School