Christina Saack

• Established safe atmosphere for students to eat, socialize and relax prior to afternoon classes.
• Assisted teachers during non-meal hours with classroom and student support needs.
• Cleaned tables, straightened chairs and swept floors between lunch periods.
• Walked around cafeteria looking for spills and assisting students with opening food containers.
• Organized students entering cafeteria into various food lines to keep groups flowing smoothly.
• Monitored student behavior and implemented corrective actions.
• Monitored students during lunchtime and provided verbal cues to students to manage behavior.

• Assisted with student to staff ratio by facilitating classes and clubs in absence of regularly assigned staff.
• Managed day-to-day operations of expanded learning program.
• Invested in staff professional development by conducting classroom observations, assessing needs, engaging in coaching conversations and referring staff to training sessions.
• Connected and frequently communicated with students and parents regarding programs, policies and individual needs.
• Scheduled mini-lessons, art projects and unstructured playtime for school-age children.
• Supervised up to 60 students during outdoor exercise periods, monitoring group and individual

safety.

• Managed behavioral issues and used positive behavior strategies for groups of up to 15 students.
• Planned, arranged, and led field trips to allow for discovery learning.
• Selected nutritious snacks and educational toys for students.
• Maintained confidentiality of records by using appropriate data security methods.
• Trained and supervised site staff.
• Implemented student safety measures across program to minimize accidents.
• Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.
• Completed and kept records related to program and individual students for future use by other personnel.
• Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
• Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
• Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
• Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
• Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
• Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
• Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
• Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
• Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
• Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
• Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
• Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
• Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
• Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
• Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
• Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
• Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
• Established positive relationships with students and families.
• Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
• Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
• Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
• Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
• Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
• Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
• Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
• Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
• Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
• Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.