Habiba Byrd
Rochester,NY
Summary
Devoted professional with hands-on experience cultivating warm, nurturing environments for children. Talented in organizing and leading educational activities and monitoring behavior. Observant team player focused on promoting health and development in children. Positive and upbeat Daycare Assistant with a demonstrated track record of success in caring for children in caring and loving environments. Knowledgeable about best practices and industry guidelines. Seeking to offer knowledge and abilities to a growth-oriented position with room for advancement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Before and After School Care Assistant
YMCA Daycare
Rochester , NY
11.2023 - Current
- Supervised students during outdoor playtime, ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Encouraged positive social interactions between students by organizing group activities such as board games or arts and crafts projects.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavior issues, and any other concerns they might have.
- Organized age-appropriate activities to keep the kids engaged and entertained.
- Maintained cleanliness of facility by wiping down surfaces, washing dishes, sweeping floors.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, student behavior, and other relevant information.
- Established clear rules and guidelines for acceptable behavior among participants.
- Engaged students in conversations about their day while providing emotional support when needed.
Teacher's Assistant
Islamic center of Rochester
Rochester, NY
11.2022 - Current
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and support as needed.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Observed student performance in order to assess progress towards academic goals.
- Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Coordinated daily tasks between teachers and other staff members.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
Camp Counselor
Camp Arrowhead
Rochester, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in developing weekly lesson plans for various age groups.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors in planning fun evening events such as movie nights or talent shows.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
Retail Worker
Michaels Craft Store
Rochester, NY
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted in marketing activities designed to increase customer loyalty and promote sales growth.
- Greeted customers, identified their needs and provided assistance with product selection.
- Assisted in inventory management by stocking shelves, organizing merchandise and tracking sales data.
- Conducted regular price checks on merchandise throughout the day to ensure accuracy of pricing information displayed on tags.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions, resolving problems and addressing complaints in a professional manner.
- Operated cash register to process payments from customers accurately and efficiently.
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
Sobol Food Employee
Sobol
Rochester , NY
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Rochester, NY06-2024
Skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Lesson Planning
- Team Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month (February 2024)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Arabic
Limited
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Camp Arrowhead
06.2024 - 08.2024
Before and After School Care Assistant
YMCA Daycare
11.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Islamic center of Rochester
11.2022 - Current
Retail Worker
Michaels Craft Store
10.2022 - 10.2023
Sobol Food Employee
Sobol
10.2021 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
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