Darlene Fields
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
Seasoned childcare professional with a proven track record at Angels of Care Daycare, enhancing parent satisfaction and child engagement through innovative learning activities and exceptional care. Skilled in literacy support and adept at managing behavioral plans, demonstrating a unique blend of empathy and efficiency. I also have success in helping students as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant and also Pals Assistant
with special needs., at the Page County Public Schools system. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Volunteer
Lots of Love Daycare
09.2016 - Current
- Monitored child behavior, addressing conflicts and promoting positive interactions among peers.
- Assisted with naptime routines, ensuring that children had a comfortable space to rest and recharge for the remainder of the day.
- Encouraged outdoor playtime, promoting physical activity and overall health through structured games and free exploration time.
- Provided one-on-one attention to children with special needs, ensuring their comfort and participation in all activities.
- Assisted during meal times, ensuring that children received proper nutrition while adhering to dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Aided in the implementation of transition periods between various daily activities, reducing anxiety for young children who struggled with change or separation from caregivers.
Teaching Assistant/Cook Manager
Roberta Webb Daycare
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Increased class participation by creating positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
Owner/Operator
Angels of Care Daycare
09.2011 - 02.2013
- Organized fun-filled events and activities for children that promoted learning in an engaging manner.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed financial aspects of the daycare business, including budgeting, expense tracking, and revenue generation.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children through regular maintenance, staff training, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Promoted healthy eating habits among students by overseeing menu planning and meal preparation according to nutritional guidelines set forth by experts in the field of early childhood nutrition.
- Improved customer retention rates by providing exceptional care services tailored to individual child needs.
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Improved parent satisfaction with open and consistent communication channels.
- Resolved conflicts among children with empathy and effective problem-solving techniques.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of children, taking appropriate action when concerns arose.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts W/Specialization of Communications
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA05-1984
High School Diploma -
Luray High School
Luray, VA01-1979
Skills
- Literacy support
- Learning difficulties experience
- Teaching strategies
- Sensory integration strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Personal care support
- Mobility support
- IEP implementation
- First-aid and CPR
- Communication techniques
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Reading instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Special needs
- Skills strategies
- Behavioral plan management
Accomplishments
- Achieved reading skills through effectively helping with testing.
- Documented and resolved behavioral issues which led to excellent results.
- Collaborated with teachers with the development of children on a regular basis.
- Achieved daily reports by completing charts and forms with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 40-50 students for Boys and Girls club.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Daycare Volunteer
Lots of Love Daycare
09.2016 - Current
Teaching Assistant/Cook Manager
Roberta Webb Daycare
05.2013 - 06.2016
Owner/Operator
Angels of Care Daycare
09.2011 - 02.2013
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts W/Specialization of Communications
Lord Fairfax Community College
High School Diploma -
Luray High School
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