Hi, I’m
Hailee Whittington
Danville,KY
Summary
Proven educator at Little Lighthouse Learning Center, adept in lesson planning and child safety, enhanced young learners' social skills significantly. Collaborated effectively, demonstrating outstanding teamwork and a strong work ethic. Achieved high levels of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a nurturing environment for children's development. Along with achieving a CDA certificate. 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. Proactive and caring worker with 3 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Little Lighthouse Learning Center
Daycare Teacher
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- 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.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
- Collaborated with fellow daycare teachers to create a cohesive educational experience across all classrooms within the center.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, behavior incidents, and parent-teacher conferences for review as needed.
- Implemented creative art projects to encourage self-expression and fine motor skill development among young children.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Led small group instruction tailored to each child''s unique abilities and interests, ensuring personalized attention during learning activities.
- Maintained open lines of communication with other staff members regarding any concerns or updates on individual students'' progress.
Kroger
Courtesy Clerk
01.2020 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Maintained cleanliness of store premises, resulting in an inviting shopping environment for customers.
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
- Helped maintain a positive store image by keeping entranceways clean, clear, and welcoming for customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient bagging and carryout services.
- Improved customer experience by offering assistance with locating products throughout the store when needed.
- Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles.
- Collected more than 15 shopping carts from parking lot daily and cleaned and dried soiled and wet carts.
- Addressed customer needs for price checks and merchandise retrieval from upper shelves or stockroom.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a well-organized and efficient work area.
- Assisted customers with checkout process to foster prompt and smooth transactions.
- Maintained clean and tidy checkout area to optimize service delivery.
- Ensured safety and sanitation standards were met through regular cleaning of store equipment and surfaces.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with customers, coworkers, and supervisors alike.
- Handled shelf restocks and merchandised front lane areas to drive sales.
- Addressed customer complaints in a friendly and helpful manner to restore satisfaction and loyalty.
Domino's Pizza
Line Cook, Cashier
11.2018 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
Little Lighthouse Learning Center
Daycare Teacher
06.2018 - 07.2019
Job overview
- 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.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- 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.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
Education
Danville High School, Danville, KY
High School Diploma
05.2020
University Overview
- Extracurricular Activities: Band, Marching Band, and Theater
- Elected Captain of Section Leader for the French Horn, Mellophone section.
Skills
Time Management
Child Safety
Cleaning and sanitation
Lesson Planning
Strong Work Ethic
Health and safety
CPR and First Aid
Customer Service
Positive Attitude
Outgoing and Friendly
Teamwork and Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Highly motivated
Cleaning and organization
Certification
- Child Development Associates Training - Two Years
- Certified In CPR and First Aid - Two Years
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Little Lighthouse Learning Center
08.2022 - Current
Courtesy Clerk
Kroger
01.2020 - 08.2022
Line Cook, Cashier
Domino's Pizza
11.2018 - 01.2020
Daycare Teacher
Little Lighthouse Learning Center
06.2018 - 07.2019
Danville High School
High School Diploma
- Child Development Associates Training - Two Years
- Certified In CPR and First Aid - Two Years
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