Essence Hawkins
Metairie,LA
Summary
Dedicated childcare provider with extensive experience at In Home Daycare, fostering emotional development and safety through positive reinforcement and engaging activities. Skilled in meal preparation and maintaining hygiene, I successfully created a nurturing environment that promoted healthy habits and strong relationships with families, ensuring optimal child growth and well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
In Home Daycare
08.2015 - 08.2025
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and selfexpression.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Oversaw smooth drop-off/pick-up transitions by maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring a safe environment for children.
- Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines, promoting overall health among the children in care.
- Facilitated naptime routines for toddlers to ensure adequate rest periods throughout the day for optimal growth and development.
- Promoted physical fitness by incorporating active play into daily schedules, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Post University
Waterbury, CT03-2025
Skills
- Child supervision
- Patience and empathy
- Childcare
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Activity planning
- Meal preparation
- Group leadership
- Child development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Housekeeping abilities
- Emotional development
- Care management
- Housekeeping
- Toilet training
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Healthy environments
- Sanitation
- Safety
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Timeline
Childcare Provider
In Home Daycare
08.2015 - 08.2025
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Post University
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