Destiny Jenkins
College Station,TX
Summary
Committed Early Childhood Educator with experience in creating engaging, nurturing, and inclusive environments to support child development. Strengths include knowledge of child development theories, ability to design age-appropriate activities, and effective communication skills with both children and parents. Previous work has led to improved learning outcomes and increased parental involvement in children's education process. Have several certificates in this area. Being a Early Childhood educator has taught me a lot about planning, building relationship's, patience, multi-tasking, working under pressure and important record keeping that I believe will be important in other career fields.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Heavens Hands Learning Center
College Station, Texas
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods including play, storytelling, and creative arts to stimulate children's cognitive and social development
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors
- Fostered positive relationships with children, encouraging trust and emotional security
- Provide basic needs for children
Early Childhood Educator
Bizzy Bees
Bryan, TX
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Evaluate Student Work
- Monitor student behavior, social development, and health
- Teach life skills
- Provide basic needs for children
- Develop educational goals, standard's, policies, or procedures
Cashier
Burger King
Bryan, Texas
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Greet customers, patrons, or visitors
- Provide customers with general information or assistance
- Answer customer questions about goods or services
- Explain technical product or service information to customers
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Education
High School Diploma -
A&M Consolidated High School
College Station, Texas08-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TXSkills
- Remedial program design
- Special needs education
- Behavioral modeling
- Safety and supervision
- Empathy and patience
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Documentation and record keeping
Certification
- Songs and Fun for the Youngest one!, Sandra Perez, 8/03/24
- Positive Guidance and Discipline, Texas A&M Agrilife, 2025
- Infection Control in Childcare Settings, Texas A&M Agrilife, 2023
- Supporting the Establishment of Strong Peer and Adult-Child Relationships in the Inclusive Child Care Environment, Texas A&M Agrilife, 2023
Affiliations
- Host book clubs
- Host bible studies
- Plan events in my community
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Heavens Hands Learning Center
09.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Bizzy Bees
04.2021 - 09.2021
Cashier
Burger King
01.2020 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
A&M Consolidated High School
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology
Prairie View A&M University