Colleen Parker
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Worker
First United Methodist Church Preschool
Saint Petersburg, FL
10.2025 - 07.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood learning.
- Facilitated engaging interactions with children during playtime. in creative play activities such as art projects, music time, story time.
- Supervised children during activities and ensured a safe environment.
- Communicated with parents about children's progress and daily activities.
Assistant Manager
Campus Poster Sale
Tallahassee, Fl
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted with setup and breakdown of seasonal pop-up poster stand each semester, ensuring effective merchandise displays and infrastructure.
- Provided friendly and knowledgeable customer service, helping students select merchandise, navigate promotions, and resolve product questions.
- Provided friendly and knowledgeable customer service, helping students select merchandise, navigate promotions, and resolve product questions.
- Collaborated with team to maintain organized displays, enhancing visual appeal and sales efficiency during peak campus hours.
Research Assistant
Operant Conditioning Lab
Tallahassee, Fl
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Analyzed behavioral data with Excel/SPSS to identify learning patterns and response rates, supporting departmental research objectives.
- Maintained animal welfare protocols and prepared testing environments while facilitating interpretation of experimental results for team discussions.
- Trained laboratory rats using operant conditioning methods to investigate behavioral responses.
Child Care Provider
Private Family
Tallahassee, Fl
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided full-time care for 19-month-old, ensuring developmental needs were met while maintaining consistent communication with parents.
- Created and facilitated hands-on sensory experiences including playdough, water tables, and nature-based exploration, which fostered fine motor skills and sensory regulation in a safe, supportive environment.
- Led structured gross motor activities, enhancing physical development and coordination through engaging play, fostering confidence in children.
- Executed cooking, cleaning, and diaper changing duties while managing nap times and supervising indoor and outdoor play.
Customer Service Representative
Brandt Information Services
Tallahassee, Fl
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Resolved inquiries promptly while, ensuring a positive customer service experience.
- Resolved inquiries promptly, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Utilized 'GoOutdoors' systems for accurate data entry and compliance reporting.
Child Care Provider
Private Family
Miami, Fl
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Cared for 8 children, supporting 4 families in daily needs.
- Coordinated school pick-ups and managed logistics for after-school activities, ensuring smooth transitions to dance and art classes.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians to address safety concerns and enhance child enrichment.
- Facilitated ongoing communication with parents and guardians to enhance child safety and enrichment programs.
Food Service Worker
Bianco Gelato
Miami, Fl
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Verified accuracy of financial transactions at register to ensure seamless customer experience.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees to ensure they understood store policies and procedures.
- Conducted nightly inventory assessments and restocked items to maintain optimal product availability.
- Managed store operations independently during evening shifts. and closed and opened the store.
- Independently managed evening shifts, including opening and closing store operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida State University, College of Arts and Sciences
Tallahassee, Fl 08.2021 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Riviera Preparatory School
Miami, FlSkills
- Child supervision
- Early childhood development
- Play-based learning
- Structured activity planning
- Parent communication
- Adaptability to change
Locations
- Tallahassee, FL
- Miami, FL
Timeline
Daycare Worker
First United Methodist Church Preschool
10.2025 - 07.2026
Research Assistant
Operant Conditioning Lab
01.2024 - 05.2024
Child Care Provider
Private Family
09.2023 - 05.2024
Customer Service Representative
Brandt Information Services
02.2023 - 05.2023
Assistant Manager
Campus Poster Sale
09.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida State University, College of Arts and Sciences
08.2021 - 07.2025
Food Service Worker
Bianco Gelato
09.2019 - 07.2021
Child Care Provider
Private Family
03.2019 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Riviera Preparatory School