Darienne Fujikawa
Twinsburg,OH
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Sweet Kiddles Flexible Childcare Center
Hudson, OH
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitated flexible childcare routines for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at Sweet Kiddles, ensuring individualized attention and care.
- Led age-appropriate classroom activities, crafts, and circle time lessons.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Supervised children during play, meals, rest time, and transitions.
- Maintained safe, clean learning areas following Sweet Kiddles center standards.
- Provided daily updates to parents on children's behavior, care, and classroom activities, fostering strong communication and engagement.
- Provided snack service to children during designated mealtimes., diaper changes, and toileting support.
Cosmetologist
Evolutions Salon
Sagamore, OH
10.2019 - 08.2025
- Consulted Evolutions Salon guests on hair goals, services, and maintenance routines.
- Cut, colored, and styled hair using salon techniques and professional products.
- Shampoed, conditioned, and treated hair with care during client appointments.
- Maintained clean stations, sanitized tools, and followed salon safety standards.
- Scheduled client services and managed appointment flow with front desk staff.
- Supported salon team with reception duties, product setup, and daily closing tasks.
- Developed a loyal client base through excellent customer service.
Human Intelligence Collector
Army
Lacey, Washington
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Collected tactical intelligence from detainee questioning.
- Conducted human intelligence interviews for Army intelligence operations.
- Debriefed sources and civilians after Army missions.
- Prepared intelligence reports for Army commanders.
- Maintained secure handling of classified Army intelligence records.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - English
University of Akron
Akron, OHSkills
- Early childhood curriculum
- Observational skills
- Child development assessment
- Play-based learning approaches
- Creative lesson planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Effective communication
- Empathy and compassion
- Calm and patient
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Sweet Kiddles Flexible Childcare Center
11.2025 - Current
Cosmetologist
Evolutions Salon
10.2019 - 08.2025
Human Intelligence Collector
Army
06.2013 - 06.2017
Some College (No Degree) - English
University of Akron