Connie Rodgers
New Bern,North Carolina
Summary
Caring and competent Childcare Provider experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
Happy Hearts Childcare Home, Owner
01.2000 - Current
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Team Leader
Moen Inc
06.1995 - 04.1999
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
Clerk of Works Transformers
Potomac Electric Power Company
01.1982 - 04.1995
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, mail correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Interacted with customers by phone, mail, or in-person to provide information.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
Education
Early Childhood Education -
Craven Community College
New Bern, NCHigh School Diploma -
West Craven High School
Vanceboro, NC06.1976
Skills
- Reading Skills
- Special Needs Childcare
- Early Childhood Development
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Care Planning
- Cleaning Requirements
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Social and Academic Development
- Safety Awareness
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Creative Arts Talent
- Educational Games
- Child CPR
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Behavioral Guidance
- Disaster Preparedness
- Infection Control Policies
- Group Management
- Activity Planning
- Fine Motor Skills
- Parent Communication
- Nurturing Environment
- Educational Strategies
- Social Development Oversight
- Classroom Management
- Group and Individual Care
- Childcare Expertise
- Childcare Regulations
- Imaginative Play-Based Learning
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Daycare Center Operation
- Develop Lesson Plans
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Certification
- CPR Certification
- Infant/Toddler Certification
- Five Star Child Care License
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Happy Hearts Childcare Home, Owner
01.2000 - Current
Team Leader
Moen Inc
06.1995 - 04.1999
Clerk of Works Transformers
Potomac Electric Power Company
01.1982 - 04.1995
Early Childhood Education -
Craven Community College
High School Diploma -
West Craven High School
- Early Childhood Education Certification
- CPR Certification
- Infant/Toddler Certification
- Five Star Child Care License
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