Destiny Brewer
Toledo,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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Toledo, OH
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and progress.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning abilities and styles within the classroom.
Army Reserves
United States Army Reserve
Monclova, Ohio
11.2015 - 01.2021
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Private Nanny
Mir & Mubeen Ali
Toledo, Ohio
01.2013 - 07.2016
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Administered basic first aid techniques when needed while monitoring health conditions closely.
- Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
- Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Participated in professional development activities such as trainings or workshops related to childcare topics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School
Holland, OH06-2016
Associate of Arts - Education Transfer Concentration
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH12-2024
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Excellent classroom management
- Effective listening
- Technology Integration
- Community involvement
- Behavior Management
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Innovative lesson planning
- Creative lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Hardworking
Accomplishments
- Associates degree: Magna Cum Laude
- Bachelor's degree: Magna Cum Laude
- Received an Honorable Discharge
Certification
- Science of Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
06.2021 - 01.2023
Army Reserves
United States Army Reserve
11.2015 - 01.2021
Private Nanny
Mir & Mubeen Ali
01.2013 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School
Associate of Arts - Education Transfer Concentration
Owens Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Toledo