Hanna Leichty
Texas City,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational and communication skills eager to secure entry-level Psychology position. Goals include furthering education in the field to continue to gain skills and knowledge to better help children succeed in life.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Ivy Kids Early Learning Center
2023.09 - Current
- Managed a classroom and kept it clean and safe.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Followed curriculum
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Stepping Stones Inc
2021.11 - 2023.05
- Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
Teacher's Aide
Edna A. Hill Child Development Center
2021.06 - 2021.08
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Took extensive notes on potty training and behaviors for research by the Department of Child Development at the University of Kansas.
- Provided care for the children's basic needs, such as serving them meals, changing diapers and potty training, providing emotional support when needed, etc.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 10+ children.
Preschool Teacher's Aide
KinderCare Learning Center
2016.03 - 2020.12
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Monitored and enforced adequate supply and material inventory.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS05.2020
Skills
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Appropriate Age Group Experience
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Teach Social Skills
- Emotional Awareness
- General Housekeeping
- Special Needs Support
- Educational Strategies
- Conflict Management
- Educational Games
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Behavioral Assistance
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Toddler-Preschool Age-Group Experience
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Ivy Kids Early Learning Center
2023.09 - Current
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Stepping Stones Inc
2021.11 - 2023.05
Teacher's Aide
Edna A. Hill Child Development Center
2021.06 - 2021.08
Preschool Teacher's Aide
KinderCare Learning Center
2016.03 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kansas
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Johnson County Community College
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