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Cortni Houston

Midwest City ,OK

Summary

Dedicated Daycare Assistant Teacher at Golden Bears Academy, skilled in child development and classroom management. Successfully fostered a nurturing environment, enhancing students' social and emotional growth through engaging activities. Demonstrated strong communication and hygiene practices, ensuring a safe, organized space for learning. Committed to promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors and positive self-esteem in young learners.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work History

Golden Bears Academy

Daycare Assistant Teacher
02.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, meal counts, and other essential documentation as required by state regulations or center policies consistently.
  • Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility at all times.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Managed daily routines efficiently to maintain a consistent schedule for students, promoting optimal time management skills in young learners.
  • Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
  • Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
  • Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Supported students'' emotional growth by fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and respectful classroom atmosphere.
  • Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Assisted lead teacher in designing curriculum and instructional materials for diverse student needs.
  • Aided in smooth transitions between activities throughout the day by preparing materials ahead of time and guiding students calmly from one task to another.
  • Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
  • Increased student engagement during storytime by using animated voices, gestures, and props to bring stories to life.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.

Education

Douglas High School
Oklahoma City, OK

High School Diploma
05.2002

University Overview

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Child development
  • Outdoor play supervision
  • Activities planning
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Hygiene and cleanliness
  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization
  • Supply organization
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Curriculum planning
  • Lesson planning
  • Health and safety
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Infant care
  • CPR training

Timeline

Daycare Assistant Teacher
Golden Bears Academy
02.2020 - Current
Douglas High School
High School Diploma

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