Halle Rhodes
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Attentive and creative caregiver passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant Teacher
Boca Lyons Academy
Boca Raton, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Childcare Volunteer Teacher
Little Sharks
Boca Raton, FL
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Recommended methods for modifying behavior and encouraging learning experiences.
- Helped children make positive behavior choices by moderating interactions and modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Protected children from harm by monitoring environments and eliminating safety hazards.
- Maintained flexibility to work with children of various ages, different personalities and in different roles.
- Cared for physical, emotional and spiritual needs of children.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Read stories to children to promote literacy skills.
- Created safe, learning-focused environment for children under care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spanish River Community High School
Boca Raton, FL05-2022
Skills
- Baby led weaning techniques
- Early Childhood Development
- Sanitation Procedures
- Group and individual instruction
- Activity Planning
- Diapering requirements
- Documentation requirements
- Housekeeping skills
- Communication development
- Lesson Planning
- First Aid Training
- Certified Preschool Teacher
- CPR and First Aid
- Gentle Discipline
- Positive and cheerful
- Child Safety
- Reliable
- Caring and Understanding
Certification
- CDA
- Pediatric first aid, AED, and CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Boca Lyons Academy
01.2022 - Current
Childcare Volunteer Teacher
Little Sharks
08.2019 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Spanish River Community High School
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