Grace Hickman
Hickory,North Carolina
Summary
Dynamic and empathetic childcare professional with a proven track record at First Baptist Child Development Center. Excelled in creating safe, nurturing environments while fostering positive relationships and promoting hygiene and cleanliness. Demonstrated patience, group leadership, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced settings. Skilled in behavior management and customer service, ensuring satisfaction and safety.
Caring and competent Childcare Provider experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature, and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
First Baptist Child Development Center
09.2024 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
Udderly Delicious
Sandy Bean
03.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Explained ice cream flavors, toppings, sundaes, and other frozen concoctions to customers.
- Managed long lines of customers during peak times while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Maintained menu knowledge to provide recommendations and answers to customer questions.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, promoting trust between the business and its customers.
- Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a positive environment for customers and coworkers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Stephens High School
Hickory, NC05-2025
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Child supervision
- Positive reinforcement
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Activity planning
- Group leadership
- Child development
- Safety awareness
- Housekeeping abilities
- Behavior management techniques
- Childcare
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Certificate - Various accredited institutions.
Timeline
Childcare Provider
First Baptist Child Development Center
09.2024 - Current
Udderly Delicious
Sandy Bean
03.2022 - Current
- Early Childhood Education Certificate - Various accredited institutions.
High School Diploma -
Saint Stephens High School
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