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Hallie Swenson

International Falls,MN

Summary

Outgoing Early Childhood Educator with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities. Reliable and compassionate Educator offering expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behavior. Well-versed in needs and behaviors of children between ages of infant and eleven-years-old. Skilled at coordinating events, directing craft times and setting up field trips to offer children numerous learning opportunities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Provider/Owner/Operator

Self Employed Services
06.2006 - Current
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to keep a clean environment.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
  • Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and standard business record keeping.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.

Paraprofessional Aide

ISD School District #361
09.2004 - 05.2006
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.

Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Pine Technical And Community College
Pine City, MN
05.2024

Skills

  • Progress Reports and Documentation
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Communication with parents, guardians, and specialty staff
  • Organization and Attention to Detail
  • Microsoft Word
  • Calendaring and Scheduling
  • Developmental Focus
  • Coordination and Teamwork
  • Planning and Leading Activities
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Safety Awareness
  • Social and Emotional Development

Additional Information

Community Education Board

Strategic Planning Committee for our school district

Booster Club President

ISD # 361 School Task Force

Languages

ALS
Limited Working

Timeline

Childcare Provider/Owner/Operator

Self Employed Services
06.2006 - Current

Paraprofessional Aide

ISD School District #361
09.2004 - 05.2006

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Pine Technical And Community College

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