Emily Wheeler
Huntsville,TX
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Daycare Teacher
Second Huntsville
Huntsville, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Implemented progress monitoring systems to track individual student growth, enabling targeted support and interventions as needed.
- Developed positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased parental involvement and support for their child''s education.
- 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.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Mentored new teachers in curriculum planning and instructional techniques, supporting their transition into successful educators at our daycare center.
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
The Y Of Greater Houston
Huntsville, TX
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences and group interaction.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Private Nanny
Private Family Nanny
Etoile, TX
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX08.2024
Associate of Science - Psychology
Panola College
Carthage, TX05.2022
High School Diploma -
Huntington High School
Huntington, TX05.2020
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Behavior Modeling
- Curriculum Planning
- Strong Work Ethic
- Loves children
- Time Management
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Disaster preparedness training
- Child psychology knowledge
- Behavior management techniques
- Child CPR and First Aid
Accomplishments
- Earned an Academic Excellence Award at Panola College, May 2022
Certification
- CPR
- AED
Timeline
Lead Daycare Teacher
Second Huntsville
10.2023 - Current
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
The Y Of Greater Houston
03.2022 - 10.2023
Private Nanny
Private Family Nanny
05.2018 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Sam Houston State University
Associate of Science - Psychology
Panola College
High School Diploma -
Huntington High School