Safety-minded and caring with personality, organizational skills, and attention to detail to care for children of different ages. Reliable individual with flexible schedule and desire to help children reach full potential.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Lead Teacher
Fitness
Burke, VA
11.2015 - 10.2016
Assisted with meal times by helping children serve themselves and encouraging healthy eating habits.
Monitored playground equipment for signs of wear or damage regularly.
Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, music and movement, outdoor play, story time and educational activities.
Provided guidance and supervision to a group of 10 children aged 3-5 in a safe, secure environment.
Kept accurate records of attendance and incident reports.
Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Carousel Learning Developmental Center
Annandale, VA
03.2012 - 11.2014
Provided individual attention to each student by addressing their needs promptly and positively reinforcing desired behaviors.
Participated in parent conferences regarding student progress or behavior issues.
Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Kept accurate records of attendance, incident reports, assessments as required by state regulations.
Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
Read books aloud to groups of children or individually as requested by Lead Teacher.
Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
Helped with mealtime preparation, clean up and serving meals to the children.
Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Organized daily classroom routines, including snack time, story time, and outdoor playtime.
Monitored the safety of children at all times while they were playing or engaging in activities.
Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
Maintained a clean and organized classroom environment that was conducive to learning.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.