Danielle Nickell
Tigard,OR
Summary
Creative Daycare Worker with 4 years of hands-on experience supervising children in safe, educational learning environment. Communicative and punctual individual versed in organizing fun activities, developing relationships with parents and children and planning routines and schedules. Compassionate team player commended for excellent patience and strong sense of responsibility. Have always been praised for being a hard worker and for being a reliable employee.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Knowledge Beginnings
Tigard, OR
03.2021 - Current
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and progress.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Assist with toilet training and diaper changes.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, and following directions.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
- Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing childrens needs.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Crew Member
Walmart
Sherwood, OR
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Assisted customers with online grocery orders, answering questions and providing helpful information.
- Maintained accurate records of all orders placed through the website.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Developed strategies to improve customer satisfaction ratings with online grocery services.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from customers regarding their online grocery orders.
- Provided training and support for new employees joining the company's online grocery team.
- Bagged groceries carefully to keep products in perfect condition, separated fragile products and kept frozen and perishable foods cold or fresh.
- Maintained positive relationships with grocery store personnel by being consistently professional and friendly.
- Satisfied customers with quick, accurate service under tight deadlines.
- Assisted teammates with daily tasks during peak periods.
Crew Member
Papa Murphy's
Tualatin, OR
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Restocked kitchen supplies including food products and utensils.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items such as salads, desserts and pizzas.
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding food handling procedures.
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Assisted management team with inventory counts of food products and beverage supplies.
- Monitored quality of food served to ensure it met company standards for presentation and temperature.
- Checked expiration dates on all products before serving them to customers.
- Answered phone calls promptly to provide accurate information about menu items or prices.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tualatin High School
Tualatin, OR06-2019
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Customer Service
- Strong Work Ethic
- Reliable
- Positive and cheerful
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Knowledge Beginnings
03.2021 - Current
Crew Member
Walmart
09.2019 - 11.2020
Crew Member
Papa Murphy's
11.2017 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Tualatin High School