Heather Payne
Pocatello,ID
Summary
Compassionate child care provider skilled in activity planning, child supervision, and safety awareness. Committed to fostering a nurturing environment that promotes children's cognitive and emotional growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Provider
Early Learning Center
Pocatello, ID
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging educational activities for children, promoting cognitive and social development.
- Monitored children's behavior and provided guidance to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents during Parent Teacher conferences and drop offs to discuss child progress and address developmental concerns effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards within the childcare facility, ensuring a healthy environment.
- Assisted in creating individualized lesson plans tailored to each child's unique needs and interests.
- Organized recreational activities that supported physical development and teamwork skills among children.
- Evaluated children's progress regularly, adjusting strategies to enhance learning outcomes and engagement levels.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing, writing incident reports when small injuries occured.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
- Facilitated naptime routines for toddlers to ensure adequate rest periods throughout the day for optimal growth and development.
- Improved children's physical health with daily outdoor play and exercise routines.
Desk Attendant
ISU Games Center
Pocatello, ID
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Monitored game center activities to ensure safety and adherence to facility rules.
- Assisted patrons with equipment rental and gameplay instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of game areas.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer service best practices.
- Prepared and stocked food for concessions.
- Implemented inventory management practices for equipment and food, reducing downtime.
- Resolved patron inquiries and conflicts professionally, ensuring a positive atmosphere at the center.
- Increased efficiency by monitoring inventory levels of supplies used at the front desk regularly.
- Contributed to teamwork by assisting colleagues with tasks when necessary, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Supported event planning efforts by coordinating room bookings and providing essential information to organizers as needed.
- Greeted guests entering and exiting the center.
- Managed reservation system, maintaining lane availability and booking information.
- Answered phones and assisted callers with questions.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing daily accounts for accuracy.
Gymnastics Coach
Team Revolution
Pocatello, ID
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Instructed gymnastics techniques to enhance student performance and safety awareness.
- Implemented safety protocols during training sessions to minimize risk of injury.
- Adapted coaching strategies to meet changing needs of students and ensure engagement.
- Maintained equipment and facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for practice sessions.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Monitored progress of gymnasts, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05-2026
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Pocatello, ID06-2023
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Child supervision
- CPR and First Aid training
- Childcare
- Activity planning
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Safety awareness
- Early childhood education
- Active listening
- Friendly and respectful
- Problem-solving
- Caring and responsible
- Organizational skills
- Building relationships
- Initiative-taking
Timeline
Child Care Provider
Early Learning Center
08.2025 - Current
Desk Attendant
ISU Games Center
08.2023 - 08.2025
Gymnastics Coach
Team Revolution
08.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Idaho State University
High School Diploma -
Highland High School