Emily Shepardson
Maynard,MA
Summary
Early childhood educator with expertise in fostering inclusive learning environments through play-based learning and emergent curriculum. Skilled in responsive, relationship-based care to support developmentally appropriate growth. Proficient in integrating loose parts and natural materials into classroom settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Infant Toddler Children’s Center
Acton , MA
08.2021 - Current
- Cared for children from 12 weeks to 4 years of age.
- Organized materials and resources necessary for daily activities in the classroom.
- Utilized play-based learning strategies to encourage learning in young children.
- Applied positive reinforcement strategies to motivate children.
- Formed trusting relationships with families through open communication to partner in their child's learning.
- Assessed each child's developmental progress using observation tools such as anecdotal notes, photographs, parent-teacher conferences, and Individualized Education Plans for children and families.
- Demonstrated respectful and effective communication skills with parents, colleagues, and children.
- Collaborated within teams of 2 to 4 educators.
- Demonstrated patience and understanding when supporting infants and toddlers who are transitioning to new environments or routines.
- Created engaging provocations that encouraged problem-solving skills, fine and gross motor skills, and communication skills in young learners.
- Fostered a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
- Maintained children's health records, incident records, and attendance.
- Supported children as they explore the world around them, strengthen motor skills, and grow their vocabulary.
- Followed licensing guidelines and company standards to optimize the daily care of children.
- Support children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
- Arranged indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
- Facilitated developmentally appropriate skills fostering academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Evaluated student progress to identify areas for curriculum improvement.
- Created open-ended provocations for children using loose parts.
Front Office Medical Receptionist
Wayland Pediatrics
Wayland, USA
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Maintain a pediatric office of 2,200 patients.
- Check-in responsibilities.
- Meet and greet patients and their families.
- Verify insurance eligibility.
- Confirm patient demographics.
- Provide correct instructions, paperwork and handout materials.
- Collect copays and other outstanding payments.
- Provide in-depth knowledge of insurance information and analyze health benefits.
- Manage multi-line phone system: Take messages from patients and doctors, send to appropriate office staff.
- Rerouting calls by sending messages and phone lines.
- Make patient appointment reminder calls., to pharmacy, patient, hospitals, etc.
- Making follow-up calls, per physician’s orders.
- Daily computer work with Epic, Word, Google, Excel/PowerPoint, Online fax networks, Scanners.
- Send and receive messages via MyChart, faxes, mail, and email, for patients and physicians.
- Medical records upkeep, including: Prepare, copy and mail medical records for transfer/appointments.
- Update charts with contact information, and provider information.
- Maintain a 4-provider schedule.
- Knowledge of provider workdays, and hours.
- Find appropriate appointment times for patients.
- Coordinate meetings, in person and via phone.
- Enter provider schedule blocks.
- Maintain an office email account, website and Facebook page.
- Check, receive and respond to emails from providers, patients and medical offices.
- Post and send announcements, documents, updates and reminders.
- Check out responsibilities: Schedule follow-ups as needed.
- Ensure patients and families receive correct exit documents.
- Organize, clean and stock waiting room, offices, exam rooms, bathrooms and storage unit.
- Order office supplies through Staples, Office Depot and W.B. Mason.
- Copy, create, and distribute patient informational packets.
Sales Associate
H&M
Marlborough, USA
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Assist customers in finding clothing, accessories, and returns.
- Manage phone and cash register.
- Take and log inventory, via electronic and paper documentation.
- Organize and clean the store, dressing rooms and storage rooms.
Assistant Teacher
Knowledge Beginnings
Maynard, USA
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Cared for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old.
- Created lesson plans, incorporated and taught early childhood education practices, such as: Healthy eating and food safety, Exercise and outdoor time, Playtime, Crafts.
- Created classroom documents and handouts for kids and families.
- Upkeep of classrooms.
- Cleaned bathrooms, classrooms and kitchen.
- Restocked food and basic classroom supplies.
- Sent parents daily reports, comments and injury notices, as needed.
- Took and documented attendance of classrooms, every half hour.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Christopher Heights
Marlborough, USA
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsibilities of up to 6 residents at a time.
- Participated in all areas of resident care including Preparing and assisting residents with medications.
- Assisting with showering, toileting and grooming needs.
- Personal chores (laundry, tidying and organizing).
- Taking and documenting vitals (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, pulse, etc.).
- Accompanied to meals, field trips and walks.
- Assisted with residents who used walkers, wheelchairs and gait belts (as needed).
- Charting, documenting and reporting to necessary staff with resident updates.
- Using paper charts and electronic medical records.
- Utilized a 6-channel pager.
Education
CDA - Infant And Toddlers
Care Courses
Child Growth And Development -
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ08-2021
High School Diploma -
Assabet Valley Vocational Technical High School
Marlborough, MA06-2021
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Emergent curriculum
- Loose parts
- Responsive caregiving
- Classroom management
- Time management
- Team building
- Organization and time management
- Computer skills
- Team collaboration
- Classroom restocking
- Critical thinking
Certification
- CPR and First Aid
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Swedish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Facilitated and ran my own professional development workshops on loose parts
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Infant Toddler Children’s Center
08.2021 - Current
Front Office Medical Receptionist
Wayland Pediatrics
08.2018 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
H&M
12.2017 - 08.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Christopher Heights
10.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant Teacher
Knowledge Beginnings
04.2015 - 11.2017
CDA - Infant And Toddlers
Care Courses
Child Growth And Development -
Penn Foster College
High School Diploma -
Assabet Valley Vocational Technical High School
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