Dalaya Johnson
Columbia,MO
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator and caregiver with a strong focus on creating engaging lesson plans that enhance foundational skills and social development. Proven ability to implement structured activities that encourage teamwork, empathy, and effective parent communication, while maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Paper Moon Early Learning Center
Columbia, MO
11.2025 - 06.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to meet diverse needs of preschool learners.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented daily activities that promote social and emotional development.
- Fostered empathy and respect among peers through structured group activities.
- Led group activities encouraging teamwork and communication skills.
- Partnered with parents to enhance children's learning experiences at home.
Private Nanny
Various Families
Columbia, MO
01.2015 - 08.2025
- Provided nurturing care and support for children in various family settings.
- Developed engaging activities to promote children's physical and intellectual growth.
- Assisted with homework and educational projects to enhance learning experiences.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized environment for child play and learning.
- Implemented routines to establish structure and stability in children's daily lives.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
Daycare Teacher
Kiddie Garden
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Sanitized toys and play equipment daily, ensuring a safe and clean environment for children.
- Maintained tidy environment, supporting compliance with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted in meal and snack preparation, contributing to children's proper nutrition and health.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assembled resources to facilitate engaging learning activities. and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Direct Care Worker
Sisters Supportive Living
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around home, public and medical locations.
- Administered personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
- Coordinated resident schedules, ensuring timely doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities, and family visits to enhance overall well-being.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and instruction in healthy meal preparation and independent living skills.
- Monitored clients' progress and documented changes.
- Provided transportation for clients to essential appointments and events. to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
- Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
Therapeutic Riding Volunteer
Riley Equine Center
05.2013 - 10.2018
- Planned therapeutic and recreation activities aligned with abilities, interests and therapy objectives.
- Devised personalized treatment plans, communicated with referring physicians and provided referrals based on patient evaluations.
- Assessed patients' physical, mental, emotional and social abilities to identify strengths and determine diagnoses.
- Coordinated care with patients' families and caregivers, communicating goals to enhance patient support.
- Implemented counseling techniques and interventions to support patient recuperation and improve social, cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Organized and scheduled exercise programs and recreational activities to facilitate physical and emotional health of participants.
- Created documentation of patient treatment plans, change in treatment, progress and outcome evaluations to facilitate recordkeeping objectives.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Built a strong reputation for maintaining reliable attendance and demonstrating a strong work ethic in all tasks.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Daycare Teacher
Early Childhood Learning Center
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Led engaging activities fostering physical, mental, and social development in children.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Maintained detailed records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps to monitor individual progress.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Encouraged early literacy through read-aloud time and alphabet games.
- Created structured classroom environments to enhance children's focus and engagement in activities. with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians to provide updates on children's activities and address concerns.
- Executed housekeeping duties, including cleaning and organizing spaces to ensure safety and comfort for children. to ensure a clean and organized environment for children. to maintain a clean and organized environment, including feeding, diapering, resting, and cleanup.
- Implemented positive discipline; followed policy of warning, timeout, talk and parent check-in.
Education
CPR/First Aid Certification -
CPR/First Aid Training
Columbia, MO 01.2026 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Film
Stephen's College
Columbia, MO 01.2023 - 05.2025
Associate of Arts - Teaching
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, MO 01.2021 - 12.2022
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Activity coordination
- Social skills development
- Parent communication
- Creative storytelling
- Safety procedures
- Calm demeanor
- Empathy and compassion
Timeline
CPR/First Aid Certification -
CPR/First Aid Training
01.2026 - 01.2026
Preschool Teacher
Paper Moon Early Learning Center
11.2025 - 06.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Film
Stephen's College
01.2023 - 05.2025
Associate of Arts - Teaching
Moberly Area Community College
01.2021 - 12.2022
Daycare Teacher
Kiddie Garden
06.2020 - 02.2022
Direct Care Worker
Sisters Supportive Living
07.2018 - 12.2018
Daycare Teacher
Early Childhood Learning Center
02.2018 - 07.2018
Private Nanny
Various Families
01.2015 - 08.2025
Therapeutic Riding Volunteer
Riley Equine Center
05.2013 - 10.2018