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Deborah McKnight

Huntingdon,TN

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Northside Kids Academy
Jackson, TN
10.2023 - 06.2026
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool learning environments.
  • Facilitated daily activities to promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
  • Assisted with Parent's Day Out program 2 days a week, transitioning to 5 days a week as ChildCare expanded.

Owner/Director/Teacher

Little Rockets Daycare
Huntingdon, TN
06.2006 - 06.2023
  • Managed daily operations of childcare facility ensuring safety and compliance standards.
  • Developed engaging curriculum promoting children's cognitive and emotional development.
  • Represented the organization at industry events, conferences, and public meetings.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Coordinated parent communications to foster strong relationships and trust.

Transcriptionist

West Tennessee Healthcare
Jackson, TN
04.2001 - 02.2005
  • Transcribed medical records with high accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Reviewed audio files for clarity before transcription to ensure completeness.
  • Created chart copies for precise record-keeping and easy reference.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information throughout all processes.

Medical Records Clerk, Transcriptionist

Gibson General Hospital
Trenton, TN
10.1989 - 08.1995
  • Processed birth certificate requests to maintain accurate records and timelines.
  • Maintained organized and accurate patient records for efficient information retrieval.

Education

Secretarial/Stenographer

Lamar Salter Vocational-Technical School
Leesville, LA
11-1987

High School Diploma - General Studies

Simpson High School
Simpson, LA
05-1986

Skills

  • Child development
  • Activity planning
  • Classroom management
  • Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Child/Infant/Adult Certified
  • Safety protocols
  • Early Childhood Technology
  • Childcare Administration
  • Lesson Documentation
  • Schedule management
  • Data entry
  • File management
  • Phone reception
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Northside Kids Academy
10.2023 - 06.2026

Owner/Director/Teacher

Little Rockets Daycare
06.2006 - 06.2023

Transcriptionist

West Tennessee Healthcare
04.2001 - 02.2005

Medical Records Clerk, Transcriptionist

Gibson General Hospital
10.1989 - 08.1995

Secretarial/Stenographer

Lamar Salter Vocational-Technical School

High School Diploma - General Studies

Simpson High School
Deborah McKnight