Danielle Hosterman
Millington,Tennessee
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. I have also been teaching ages 14 months - 24 months for almost 2 years at my current center. I love teaching this age group but I am comfortable with any age.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Sonshine Learning Center
03.2021 - Current
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted and supervised 6-12 children through entire school day.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Receptionist /Janitor
Atoka Nails
02.2017 - 02.2021
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
Family Nanny
Atoka Nails
02.2013 - 02.2017
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Drove children to dance, cheer, and sports practices.
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Kept children's areas neat and clean.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Prepared and accompanied children on outings and vacations, supervising playtime and other activities for safety purposes.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and drawing
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN12.2024
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN05.2018
Skills
- Arts and Crafts Aptitude
- Teach Basic Skills
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Educational Games
- First Aid
- Diverse Classroom Settings
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Time Management
- Professional Caregiver
- Toileting and Feeding
- Personal Hygiene Support
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Arts and Crafts
- Support Emotional Needs
- Enforce Classroom Rules
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Connect with Parents
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Monitoring
- Instructing
- Speaking
- Classroom Observation
- Effective Listening
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- CPR Certified - May 2023
- Transportation Safety Basics Training - good till 8/5/2024
- Introduction to Early literacy Training - good till 7/19/2024
- Setting the Stage for Positive Behavior in Infants and Toddlers- Good till 1/25/2024
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Sonshine Learning Center
03.2021 - Current
Receptionist /Janitor
Atoka Nails
02.2017 - 02.2021
Family Nanny
Atoka Nails
02.2013 - 02.2017
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Dyersburg State Community College
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Dyersburg State Community College