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Deborah Gouard

Danville,IL

Summary

Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 30 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Infant/Toddler Teacher

CDI Head Start
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
  • Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
  • Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Housekeeper

AccoladeHealthcare
08.2023 - 08.2024

Cleaned/Deep cleaned resident rooms daily.

Cleaned common areas such as dining room and lobby.

Assisted in moving residents if a room change was necessary

Substitute Teacher

Child Development Center at DACC
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.

Family Support Worker

New Directions
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust necessary for effective intervention.
  • Taught Anger Management Classes
  • Taught Parenting Classes

Infant and Toddler Teacher

CDI Head Start
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Managed classroom materials effectively, ensuring a clean, organized space conducive to learning at all times.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.

Infant/Toddler Teacher

ECI-CAA
09.1990 - 08.2020

Began work as an assistant or teachers aide. Gradually completed education and went to lead teacher. Taught in 3-5 classrooms. Helped start the Partnership Program with the Center for Childrens Services. Taught in the Toddler room at CCS. Moved to several different centers teaching 3-5 until we opened a center at the Roselawn Fitness Center. Worked 3-5 and then moved to Toddler room. Did before and aftercare services for children needing them. Began work in the infant room and LOVED it.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL
05.2005

Skills

  • Observation and Assessment

Timeline

Infant/Toddler Teacher

CDI Head Start
08.2024 - Current

Housekeeper

AccoladeHealthcare
08.2023 - 08.2024

Substitute Teacher

Child Development Center at DACC
10.2022 - 02.2023

Family Support Worker

New Directions
07.2021 - 08.2022

Infant and Toddler Teacher

CDI Head Start
09.2020 - 05.2021

Infant/Toddler Teacher

ECI-CAA
09.1990 - 08.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Danville Area Community College
Deborah Gouard