Cheyanne Watkins
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Eager and enthusiastic undergraduate in Early Care, acquiring over 100 hours of childcare, tutoring, and instructional experience within 9 months. Easily adaptable to different temperaments and personalities, ready to provide the most attuned and cohesive care for children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Late Nite Team Member
Ball State Student Center Programs
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated in event set-up and tear-down, ensuring timely completion of tasks for a given program event
- Improved communication between team members with clear instructions, resulting in more efficient task execution during events.
- Greeted, registered and/or guided guests at Late Nite events, explaining event layout in order to ensure optimal participation for students
- Engaged with the student attendees at events, learning more about the Ball State campus community to ensure meaningful interaction with my peers
Learn-to-Swim Instructor
IU Natatorium
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Completed SwimAmerica Coaches Training certification, utilizing the content of this course to teach one-on-one, semi-private, and group lessons to children as young as 2 months up to children of 13 years
- Adapted teaching strategies for diverse learners, ensuring an inclusive and fun environment for all participants
- Facilitated group activities to encourage teamwork, communication, and social interaction among students
- Continuously improved teaching methods by seeking feedback from students, parents, and colleagues, resulting in higher satisfaction rates among participants
Assembly and Fulfillment Team Member
Tactive
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments
- Collaborated with team members to achieve a high level of accuracy in order fulfillment, minimizing returns due to errors
- Supported quality control efforts by conducting thorough inspections of outgoing shipments, ensuring that all products met established standards before leaving the facility
Childcare Assistant
Giggles Day Care
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity
- Promoted emotional well-being through empathetic communication and consistent support during challenging moments
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Child: Early Care
Ball State Univeristy
Muncie, IN05.2027
Core 40 Diploma -
Franklin Central High School
05.2022
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Effective and Clear Communication
- Understanding of Safety
- Enthusiastic and Engaging
- Active Listening
- Quick to Learn
Unpaid Experience
- Muncie Ballet Studio, Muncie, IN : January 2024 - April 2024 - Served 12 hours, assisting with dance instruction and costume construction to ensure effective learning and a polished final production
- Friends of Conley, Muncie, IN : January 2024 - April 2024 - Served 26 hours, tutoring and mentoring school-aged children from ages 5 to 10 from under-served communities, ensuring strong reading, comprehension, and communication skills
- Mitchell Early Learning Center, Muncie, IN : September 2023 - December 2023 - Fulfilled 33 hours of Lab Participation with infants as young as 2 weeks and toddlers as old as 28 months, promoting language development, motor development, and social-emotional well-being through the Reggio-Emilia approach
- MOPS Kids Program, Muncie, IN, : September 2023 - December 2023 - Served 30 hours of Volunteer Service with an infant as young as 6 months and elementary-aged children up to 8 years, supervising, engaging, and mediating child-led play in order to ensure cohesive collaboration among the children
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Late Nite Team Member
Ball State Student Center Programs
01.2024 - 04.2024
Learn-to-Swim Instructor
IU Natatorium
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assembly and Fulfillment Team Member
Tactive
06.2022 - 08.2022
Childcare Assistant
Giggles Day Care
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Child: Early Care
Ball State Univeristy
Core 40 Diploma -
Franklin Central High School
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