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
09.2023 - 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
11.2021 - 05.2023
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
06.2021 - 08.2021
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
03.2016 - 12.2020
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, KS
05.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
05.2020
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
09.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Stepping Stones Inc
11.2021 - 05.2023
Teacher's Aide
Edna A. Hill Child Development Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
Preschool Teacher's Aide
KinderCare Learning Center
03.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kansas
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Johnson County Community College
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