Faline Henegar
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Experienced childcare professional with a focus on lesson planning and fostering children's development. Skilled in problem-solving and maintaining health and safety standards, contributing to a nurturing and engaging learning environment.
Professional childcare provider with track record of fostering safe, engaging, and nurturing environments for children. Demonstrates strong skills in child development, curriculum planning, and classroom management. Capable of effective team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability, empathetic communication, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
School Cafeteria Worker
Mesa Public Schools
Mesa, AZ
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted in meal preparation and serving to ensure timely service during lunch hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas to promote food safety standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens and dishwashers, following safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently manage high-volume meal service periods.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and reporting shortages to supervisors.
- Engaged with students to create a welcoming environment during meal service times.
- Managed cash handling procedures accurately balancing register drawers daily.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, fostering an enjoyable cafeteria atmosphere during meal times.
Daycare Teacher
Ready Set Grow Daycare
Casa Grande, AZ
11.2008 - 05.2018
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Fostered a safe, nurturing environment to promote social and emotional growth among children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and address individual needs effectively.
- Organized daily activities that encourage physical, cognitive, and creative development for preschoolers.
- Established routines that promoted structure while allowing flexibility for individual interests.
- Managed daily classroom operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Raggedy Ann and Andy Daycare
Casa Grande, AZ
05.2006 - 09.2008
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement of children.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to enhance classroom environments.
- Supported children's social and emotional development through interactive play.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of learning materials and spaces.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding child progress and needs.
- Organized educational games and activities to stimulate cognitive growth in children.
Education
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ05-2006
Skills
- Food safety
- Cooking techniques
- Hygiene practices
- Meal preparation
- Sanitation procedures
- Problem-solving
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Child safety
- Lesson planning
- Strong work ethic
- Health and safety
- Customer service
- Loves children
- Emotionally supportive
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
School Cafeteria Worker
Mesa Public Schools
08.2025 - 02.2026
Daycare Teacher
Ready Set Grow Daycare
11.2008 - 05.2018
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Raggedy Ann and Andy Daycare
05.2006 - 09.2008
Central Arizona College