Cori Nichols
K-City Preschool and Child Enrichment Center
Shelby,OH
17
years of professional experience
Dedicated Infant Teacher with expertise in fostering social-emotional development, promoting safety protocols, and maintaining meticulous recordkeeping. Committed to creating nurturing environments for infants and building strong relationships with families.
Work History
Infant Teacher
3 Years 11 Months- Maintained a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for infants to explore and learn.
- Implemented individualized care routines based on each child's needs and developmental milestones.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Assisted in training new staff on classroom procedures and safety protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
- Supported the emotional needs of infants through consistent care, comfort, and validation of feelings.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Assessed developmental milestones and provided regular updates to parents on their child''s progress.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Tailored lessons according to each infant''s individual needs, ensuring optimal learning opportunities for all children in the class.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
Pre-K Teacher
7 Years 4 Months- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Assessed student progress through observations and assessments to adjust teaching strategies as needed.
- Assessed student progress through observations and assessments to adjust teaching strategies.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum materials aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Organized extracurricular activities that encouraged creativity, teamwork, and physical activity among students.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
Preschool Teacher
4 Years- Designed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social development.
- Fostered a nurturing environment by promoting positive behavior management techniques among preschoolers.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student learning outcomes and adjust curriculum accordingly for individual needs.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to discuss child progress and address developmental concerns effectively.
- Organized educational activities that promote critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration among preschoolers.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Infant Teacher
1 Year 11 Months- Implemented individualized care routines based on each child's needs and developmental milestones.
- Facilitated developmentally appropriate activities to enhance infant cognitive and motor skills.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for infants to explore and learn.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on children's progress and address concerns.
- Monitored infant behavior and development, documenting observations for assessments.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate varying developmental stages within the group.
- Engaged infants through play-based learning techniques to foster social interaction skills.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Educat
High School Diploma
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Skills
First aid training
Patience and empathy
Family engagement
Recordkeeping skills
Group instruction
Age-appropriate activities
Motor skills development
Documentation requirements
Nurturing attitude
Baby sign language
Child assessment
Conflict resolution
Strong work ethic
Health and safety protocols
Active listener
Adaptability
Child supervision
Creative arts
Emotional learning
Classroom organization
Timeline
Infant Teacher
K-City Preschool and Child Enrichment Center
09.2022 - CurrentRead More
Pre-K Teacher
Park Avenue Childcare and Education
05.2015 - 09.2022Read More
Preschool Teacher
Ontario YMCA
05.2011 - 05.2015Read More
Infant Teacher
Ashland Training Center
06.2009 - 05.2011Read More
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science from Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Educat
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North Central State College
Associate of Arts from Elementary Education
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Ashland High School
High School Diploma
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Ashland County West-Holmes Career Center
Early Childhood Education from Early Childhood Education
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