Emma Franklin
Spokane ,WA
Summary
Accomplished Lead Toddler Teacher and Childcare Site Director at YMCA Of The Inland Northwest, adept in curriculum planning and emotional support. Enhanced child engagement and parent satisfaction through innovative teaching strategies and effective communication. Skilled in classroom management and adaptive teaching, ensuring high-quality, developmentally appropriate care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
YMCA Of The Inland Northwest
10.2023 - Current
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Integrated sensory-based activities to encourage fine motor skill development and hands-on learning experiences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed strong rapport with each student by understanding their unique personalities, strengths, challenges, goals.
Childcare Site Director
YMCA Of The Inland Northwest
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational programs.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques to maintain a respectful environment while promoting social-emotional development in children.
- Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and providing regular updates on their child''s progress.
- Evaluated program effectiveness regularly to implement enhancements that improved overall quality of care provided at the site.
- Managed sensitive situations involving child behavior or family concerns with diplomacy, maintaining confidentiality while working towards positive resolutions.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Lead Toddler Teacher
St. Anne’s Family and Children’s Center
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Integrated sensory-based activities to encourage fine motor skill development and hands-on learning experiences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Fostered independence in students by introducing practical life skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation tasks, and cleaning responsibilities.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Gender Studies
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WASkills
- Child-Centered Approach
- Adaptive Teaching Strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Observation and Assessment
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Patience and Empathy
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Organization
- Positive Reinforcement
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum Planning
- Lesson implementation
- Special Needs Support
- Creative Expression
- Potty Training Assistance
- Emotionally supportive
- Strong Work Ethic
- Friendly and likeable
- Loves children
- Caring and Understanding
- Child Care
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
YMCA Of The Inland Northwest
10.2023 - Current
Childcare Site Director
YMCA Of The Inland Northwest
03.2023 - 10.2023
Lead Toddler Teacher
St. Anne’s Family and Children’s Center
04.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor Of Arts - Gender Studies
Eastern Washington University
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