Chantelle Kearney
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Accomplished Early Childhood Educator from La Petite Academy Inc., adept in curriculum planning and fostering infant development. Leveraged patience, empathy, and first aid training to enhance children's social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Excelled in creating safe, nurturing environments, with a proven track record in parent-teacher communication and safety awareness.
I successfully completed my phlebotomy verification and am eager to advance in the field
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Infant Teacher
Stay Play Learn Academy
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Promoted cognitive development through interactive play sessions and sensory experiences.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including storytelling, music, and visual aids, to stimulate infant curiosity and interest in learning.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Supported the emotional needs of infants through consistent care, comfort, and validation of feelings.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Toddler Assistant Teacher
Just Like Home Childcare
04.2024 - Current
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Monitored student progress regularly, using assessments to adjust instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
Administrative Assistant
La Petite Academy Inc.
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Infant Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
- Supported the emotional needs of infants through consistent care, comfort, and validation of feelings.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Established clear expectations for infant behavior using age-appropriate boundaries.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including storytelling, music, and visual aids, to stimulate infant curiosity and interest in learning.
- Enhanced infant learning by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational games.
- Assessed developmental milestones and provided regular updates to parents on their child''s progress.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Promoted cognitive development through interactive play sessions and sensory experiences.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop and implement engaging lesson plans for infant care.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Education
N/A -
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, ARCertified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Petra Allied Health
Springdale2021
Diploma -
Fayetteville High School
Fayetteville05.2008
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Patience and Empathy
- Safety awareness
- Housekeeping skills
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Infant CPR Certification
- Positive Reinforcement
- Sanitation Procedures
- Recordkeeping skills
- Activity Planning
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Curriculum Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Good hygiene practices
- HIPPA
- Specimen collection
- Blood handling
- Infection control
- Knowledge of blood draw devices
- Demonstrated phlebotomy procedures to instructor and classmates
- Performed venipuncture on classmates
- Motor Skills Development
- Documentation requirements
- Feeding techniques
- Progress Reporting
- Baby sign language
- Formula guidelines
- Child assessment
Timeline
Toddler Assistant Teacher
Just Like Home Childcare
04.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
La Petite Academy Inc.
08.2022 - 10.2022
Infant Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
05.2022 - 10.2022
Mobile Infant Teacher
Stay Play Learn Academy
N/A -
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Petra Allied Health
Diploma -
Fayetteville High School
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