Heather M. Nichols
Milton,VT
Summary
Diligent Desired Position with solid foundation in early childhood education and history of fostering nurturing environment for infants. Successfully implemented engaging learning activities and created strong bonds with parents and caregivers. Demonstrated expertise in infant care and curriculum development.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
Little Learners
01.2025 - 07.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to infants' developmental needs.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social, cognitive, and emotional growth through structured activities.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child progress and address developmental concerns.
- Mentored junior staff in classroom management techniques and best practices for infant education.
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Little Sapplings
08.2022 - 2024
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for infants, fostering cognitive and emotional growth.
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child development and address concerns effectively.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in infant care and classroom management.
- Assessed individual developmental milestones, tailoring activities to meet diverse needs of infants.
- Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons.
- Improved emotional well-being of infants by providing consistent care, attention, and affection.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Multi Unit Restaurant General Manager
KFC
02.1998 - 07.2021
- Hired employees.
- Supervised up to 20 employees per unit.
- Created and accomplished cleaning projects.
- Cleaned and maintained a food safe environment.
- Maintained staffing numbers to accommodate business.
- Maintained self-training, and employee training.
- Austust 2022-November 2023 Little Sapplings childcare llc Colchester vt Infant lead teacher
- January 2024-July 2026 Little Learners Childcare llc Colchester vt Infant lead teacher
Substituting K-4 Grade/ Lunch Monitor
Highgate Elementary School
09.2006 - 06.2014
- Manage behavior
- Quickly interpret lesson plans
- Create reports
- That inform permanent staff members about what's going on in their classroom.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Vermont
Winooski, VT05.2025
Skills
- Strong knowledge in lesson planning
- Strong knowledge in early childhood milestones
- Ability to collaborate effectively with staff and children
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Little Learners
01.2025 - 07.2026
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Little Sapplings
08.2022 - 2024
Substituting K-4 Grade/ Lunch Monitor
Highgate Elementary School
09.2006 - 06.2014
Multi Unit Restaurant General Manager
KFC
02.1998 - 07.2021
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Vermont