India Bush
Slidell,LA
Summary
Nurtured and supported children's developmental needs through tailored programs, aiming to inspire and empower young minds in a dynamic childcare setting.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Lil Heroes Learning Academy
2024 - Current
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans fostering cognitive, emotional, and social development in preschool children.
- Implemented daily activities promoting language acquisition and motor skills through interactive play-based learning.
- Cultivated a nurturing classroom environment encouraging positive behavior and social interactions among students.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning objectives and address developmental concerns effectively.
- Trained and mentored new staff on curriculum delivery, classroom management, and student engagement techniques.
- Streamlined classroom operations by developing efficient routines that maximized instructional time and minimized disruptions.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Certified Lactation Counselor
Birthmark Doulas Collective
01.2017 - Current
- Achieved improved breastfeeding outcomes by educating new parents on infant feeding methods. Enhanced support for mothers through daily in-person and phone consultations on breastfeeding. Successfully led over 20 breastfeeding support groups, fostering community and knowledge sharing. Developed impactful curriculum and materials for breastfeeding education tailored to care providers and new parents. Simplified complex care and medication information for patients and caregivers, ensuring understanding. Delivered compassionate emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and caregivers. Championed patient advocacy within interdisciplinary teams, effectively implementing treatment plans. Committed to professional growth through participation in continuing education and breastfeeding workshops. Provided thorough responses to patient inquiries and distributed valuable take-home resources.
Family Childcare Provider
Self Employed
05.2013 - Current
- Routinely picked children up from school and activities
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Led developmentally appropriate activities for babies and special needs children
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought up problems to parents
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Cleaned toys, play equipment, dishes and other surfaces to keep facility sanitary
- Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents or guardians
- Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational periods
- Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions
- Cared for up to six children ranging in age from six weeks to four years
Childcare Provider
Birthmark Doulas Collective
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Routinely picked children up from school and activities
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Led developmentally appropriate activities for babies and special needs children
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought up problems to parents
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Cleaned toys, play equipment, dishes and other surfaces to keep facility sanitary
- Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents or guardians
- Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational periods
- Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions
- Cared for up to six children ranging in age from six weeks to four years
Childcare Provider
Premier Fitness
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Recognized early signs of emotional or developmental problems in children
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others
- Carefully identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children
- Implemented positive discipline; followed policy of warning, timeout, talk and parent check-in
- Managed general housekeeping duties, including feeding, diapering, resting, and cleanup
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Achieved effective communication and writing proficiency through extensive use of Microsoft Office Enhanced classroom environments by applying comprehensive knowledge of child development to address unique needs of each child Fostered positive interactions with children on the spectrum, maintaining composure and motivation to promote their success
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Special needs support
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Child development expertise
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Tutoring expertise
- Performance improvement
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
I have been running my family childcare center intermittently for 9 years. I have been leading and assistant teacher in daycare settings and have been initiative-taking to continue education to progress at my career. I have also assisted in the training process with new teachers who have started on a job after my employment date.
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Birthmark Doulas Collective
11.2020 - 08.2022
Childcare Provider
Premier Fitness
01.2018 - 07.2018
Certified Lactation Counselor
Birthmark Doulas Collective
01.2017 - Current
Family Childcare Provider
Self Employed
05.2013 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
Preschool Teacher
Lil Heroes Learning Academy
2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Walden University