Experienced in developing age-appropriate curriculum and implementing effective teaching strategies to meet the needs of each individual child. Strong communication and organizational skills, with a passion for fostering a love of learning in young children. Dedicated to continuously improving and adapting my teaching practices to provide the best possible experience for all students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Hunteys Clubhouse
Reed City, MI / Newaygo MI
03.2021 - Current
Developed positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased parental involvement and support for their child''s care
Provided a safe and nurturing environment for students, fostering a sense of belonging and promoting social-emotional development.
Established clear expectations for behavior and managed classroom effectively, resulting in a well-disciplined learning environment.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Prepared meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Newbees Daycare Center
Reed City, MI
03.2021 - 06.2021
Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, meal counts, and other essential documentation as required by state regulations or center policies consistently.
Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility at all times.
Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Managed daily routines efficiently to maintain a consistent schedule for students, promoting optimal time management skills in young learners.
Sales Associate
Walmaert Inc
Big Rapids, MI
01.2018 - 03.2021
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
Big Rapids, MI
04.2019 - 07.2020
Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Managed inventory to ensure product availability, contributing to uptick in sales.
Resolved customer complaints with patience and understanding, restoring customer confidence.
Crew Team Member
Little Caesars
Newaygo, MI
05.2016 - 06.2018
Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
Utilized strong communication abilities to relay order details clearly between front-of-house staff and kitchen team members.
Babysitter
Freinds and Family
Newaygo, MI
01.2012 - 01.2015
Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Communicated positively with children and guardians.
Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newaygo High School
Newaygo, MI
05.2016
Skills
Childcare needs
Lesson Planning
Activity Planning
Classroom Management
Parent-Teacher Communication
Energetic and creative Childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development