Danyale Jenkins
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience as a Daycare Provider Assistant at Debbie’s Doodlebug Daycare, skilled in classroom organization and child development. Proven ability to enhance learning through creative activities and foster teamwork, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children. Committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety regulations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Provider Assistant
Debbie’s Doodlebug Daycare
Bakersfield, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating creative and age-appropriate activities into daily routines.
- Maintained accurate records of daily attendance, incident reports, and medication administration logs as required by state regulations.
- Improved organizational efficiency by keeping classroom materials clean, labeled, and readily accessible for both staff and students.
- Collaborated with other staff members to create a cohesive team atmosphere, resulting in increased overall effectiveness of the daycare program.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities, minimizing downtime and ensuring optimal engagement throughout the day.
- Created engaging sensory play areas that stimulated curiosity while promoting cognitive development among young learners.
- Assisted lead teachers in planning and executing field trips, providing additional supervision to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.
- Assisted with the development of individualized care plans for each child, addressing specific needs and promoting growth.
- Implemented innovative approaches to teach problem-solving skills through interactive group projects and hands-on activities.
- Contributed to a positive learning environment by identifying areas for improvement in the physical layout of classrooms or outdoor spaces based on observational research data collected from daily interactions with children.
- Monitored children''s emotional well-being, intervening when necessary to address conflict resolution or provide comfort during challenging situations.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by assisting with meal preparation and encouraging children to make nutritious choices during snack times.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
Crew Member
Wendy's
Bakersfield, CA
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Helped maintain a clean and welcoming dining area for customers, boosting overall satisfaction during their visit.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
Shift Lead
Pieology Pizzeria
Bakersfield, CA
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation at all times.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Established positive rapport with customers and staff members alike through strong communication skills.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for growth opportunities within the team structure.
- Mentored team members in professional development activities that ultimately led to promotions within the organization.
- Inventoried materials on weekly basis to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining highly accurate and current records.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
- Coordinated kitchen activities with front-of-house staff for seamless and service.
Education
Nursing
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Patience and empathy
- Classroom organization
- Professionalism and ethics
- Documentation and record keeping
- Positive reinforcement
- Health and safety regulations
- Child development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Punctual and reliable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Creative thinking
- Group leadership
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
Timeline
Daycare Provider Assistant
Debbie’s Doodlebug Daycare
05.2023 - Current
Crew Member
Wendy's
04.2022 - 07.2024
Shift Lead
Pieology Pizzeria
04.2022 - 06.2024
Nursing
Bakersfield College