Hadassah Lux
Marion,OH
Summary
Knowledgeable Infant Teacher well-versed in keeping babies fed, well-rested and cared for. Good at building positive relationships with parents and keeping work areas clean, neat and sanitized. Offering 22 years of education and experience, including certification in Infant CPR and first aid. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
Enchanted Care Learning Center
2023.06 - 2024.01
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Enchanted Care Learning Center
2022.08 - 2023.06
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Established routines for nap time, feeding, and diaper changes to create a stable environment for growth.
- Created a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the classroom, leading to increased parent satisfaction with the center.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Continuously evaluated progress of each infant to ensure appropriate developmental milestones were achieved.
- Enhanced motor skill development through carefully planned physical activities such as tummy time or baby yoga.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained accurate records of each infant''s daily activities, meals, diaper changes, and other pertinent information for parent communication.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Lead Infant Room Teacher
The Emilia School
2018.09 - 2022.07
- Established routines for nap time, feeding, and diaper changes to create a stable environment for growth.
- Created a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the classroom, leading to increased parent satisfaction with the center.
- Developed strong rapport with families through open lines of communication via phone calls or emails about their child''s progress.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Employed learning through play philosophy and educational objectives, striking balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities and encouraging children to communicate verbally.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Ensured safe and nurturing environment for infants by maintaining clean and organized spaces.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Encouraged positive behavior among infants through gentle guidance, redirection techniques, and consistent expectations.
- Maintained accurate records of each infant''s daily activities, meals, diaper changes, and other pertinent information for parent communication.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Boosted early literacy skills by regularly exposing infants to books, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
- Improved emotional well-being of infants by providing consistent care, attention, and affection.
Lead Infant Teacher
The Compass School
2015.09 - 2018.09
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning
- Boosted communication skills among infants through engaging storytelling and song sessions.
- Promoted physical development among infants through daily exercise routines and fine motor skill-building activities.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Fostered language development in infants by incorporating sign language instruction into daily interactions and teaching routines.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Cultivated an inclusive atmosphere within the classroom by addressing diverse cultural backgrounds through multicultural lesson plans and resources.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for infants by adhering to strict safety protocols and guidelines.
- Enhanced overall classroom management efficiency by streamlining processes such as attendance tracking, diaper changes, snack distribution, and activity setup.
- Conducted regular assessments of infant progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH12.2017
High School Diploma -
Mt Gilead High School
Mount Gilead, OH06.2002
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Disaster preparedness training
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Caring and Understanding
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Classroom Management
- Loves children
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Social Skills Development
- Child Care
- Nutrition
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Emotional Support and Development
- Creative Thinking
- Childcare expertise
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Strong Work Ethic
- Infant Care
- Child CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Enchanted Care Learning Center
2023.06 - 2024.01
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Enchanted Care Learning Center
2022.08 - 2023.06
Lead Infant Room Teacher
The Emilia School
2018.09 - 2022.07
Lead Infant Teacher
The Compass School
2015.09 - 2018.09
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
High School Diploma -
Mt Gilead High School
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