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Christina Daisey

Seaford,DE

Summary

Caring and knowledgeable Infant Room Teacher focused on providing children with safe environments. Manages infants' schedules effectively with adequate time for rest, play and movement. Supportive of each baby's need for comfort and special care. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Creative Daycare Worker with 20 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. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Infant Room Teacher

Little Sprouts Learning Academy
Seaford, DE
04.2019 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage infants in activities such as singing, reading stories, and playing games.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment to ensure the physical, emotional, cognitive and social development of each infant.
  • Observed infants' behavior and documented progress on daily basis.
  • Assisted with diaper changes, bottle feedings, nap times, meal times and other routines.
  • Supervised assistants or aides who provided direct care for infants.
  • Ensured that all safety standards were met at all times.
  • Maintained records of attendance, meals served and medications administered.
  • Established positive relationships with parents by providing them with updates about their children's development through verbal communication or written reports.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan special events such as field trips or holiday parties.
  • Attended staff meetings to discuss best practices for working with infants and toddlers.
  • Organized learning materials and resources within the classroom setting to promote creative play experiences for infants.
  • Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise during class time.
  • Encouraged language development by engaging infants in conversations throughout the day.
  • Supported the physical activity needs of each infant by facilitating outdoor activities such as walks or playground visits.
  • Modeled appropriate behaviors while interacting with both adults and children.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including cleaning toys and surfaces after use.
  • Maintained accurate records of students' developmental milestones according to state regulations.
  • Monitored health conditions of enrolled students including allergies, immunizations.
  • Communicated regularly with families regarding their child's growth and development.
  • Provided guidance for teaching assistants on how best to meet the needs of individual children.
  • Assessed program effectiveness through ongoing observation of student performance.
  • Maintained infants' schedules with balanced approach managing rest and play.
  • Updated each child's log with important activities and discussed data with parents.
  • Upheld hygiene standards by changing babies' diapers every hour.
  • Kept adequate supplies on hand to meet each baby's needs and worked with parents to restock items.
  • Monitored children under care to quickly identify safety or security problems.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
  • Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
  • Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.

Lead Toddler Teacher

Cozy Critters Childcare
Frankford, DE
03.2008 - 04.2019
  • Directed and supervised toddler activities, providing guidance to ensure safety.
  • Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that encouraged physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
  • Developed and fostered positive relationships with parents of toddlers in the program.
  • Maintained accurate records of each toddler's progress in areas such as language skills, motor skills, problem solving abilities.
  • Communicated effectively with staff members regarding individual needs of toddlers in the program.
  • Assisted with daily operations such as mealtime preparation, diaper changing, toilet training and nap time routines.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to develop strategies for managing challenging behaviors among toddlers.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss developmental milestones achieved by children under care.
  • Observed each child's performance on a regular basis to identify areas needing improvement or reinforcement.
  • Encouraged creative expression through art projects or music activities.
  • Implemented discipline policies consistently while maintaining positive relationships with all children.
  • Prepared reports summarizing individual toddler progress for review by administrators.
  • Managed classroom supplies inventory ensuring adequate materials were available at all times.
  • Attended professional development trainings related to early childhood education topics.
  • Participated in team meetings designed to share best practices related to toddler caregiving techniques.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
  • Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.

Lead Infant Teacher

Pyle Child Development Center
Frankford, DE
05.1997 - 10.2000
  • Assisted in transitioning new students into the classroom setting by creating individual plans based on their unique needs.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations related to health standards such as hand washing procedures.
  • Provided comfort and support during times of distress or illness when necessary.
  • Supervised student volunteers who came into the classroom from outside organizations or schools.
  • Conducted regular assessments of each infant's skills in order to measure progress throughout the year.
  • Planned special events such as holiday parties or end-of-year celebrations to foster community spirit among staff members and families alike.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula for infants that incorporated both physical and cognitive activities.
  • Provided a safe, nurturing environment in which children could learn and grow.
  • Encouraged language development through reading stories, singing songs, and playing games with the infants.
  • Monitored each infant's growth and development on an individual basis.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken. for each child.
  • Observed children to detect signs of potential learning or behavioral problems.
  • Organized field trips to local parks and museums to provide additional educational opportunities for the infants.
  • Participated in parent meetings to discuss progress reports and any issues concerning their children's development.
  • Assisted parents in providing appropriate care at home by offering guidance on nutrition, hygiene, safety practices.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their children's behavior and overall well-being.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan lessons that would engage all ages of children in the classroom setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
05.2024

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Special-Needs Childcare
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Certified in Early Childhood Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Cognitive Development
  • Parent Communication
  • Certified in CPR and First aid
  • Medication Certification
  • Social Development Activities
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Emotionally Supportive
  • Familiar With Head Start and Early ECAP
  • Child Safety
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Reliable
  • Caring and Understanding
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Head Start Program Knowledge
  • Child Nutrition

Affiliations

  • I work full time go to school full time and have four children at home and still find time to do family activities like camping and hiking.

Timeline

Lead Infant Room Teacher

Little Sprouts Learning Academy
04.2019 - Current

Lead Toddler Teacher

Cozy Critters Childcare
03.2008 - 04.2019

Lead Infant Teacher

Pyle Child Development Center
05.1997 - 10.2000

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Springfield College

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