Heather Plamondon

• Managed equipment inventory, ensuring proper maintenance and availability for all team members.
• Addressed issues of sportsmanship with reminders about respect both on the field and off.

General Child Care Skills:

• Patience and understanding: Explained rules, offer encouragement after mistakes, and deal with a variety of emotions.
• Communication skills: clear communication with children, parents, and other coaches. break down instructions, answer questions, and manage group dynamics. use communication skills needed to connect with children, parents, and staff.
• Creating a positive and safe environment: prioritized a fun and safe environment where everyone feels comfortable participating. established rules, ensured safety protocols were followed, and fostered a sense of teamwork. created a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Age-appropriate instruction: adapted approach to suit young children's attention spans and learning styles. This experience translates well to planning engaging and age-appropriate activities for preschoolers.
• Building self-esteem: Encouraged effort and celebrated small victories. provided positive reinforcement to help children feel good about themselves, building self-esteem in preschoolers.
• Teamwork and cooperation: T-ball teaches basic teamwork concepts. I encouraged sharing, taking turns, and supporting teammates, fostering cooperation and social development in preschoolers.

As a volunteer T-ball coach, I used positive reinforcement techniques to help children feel confident in their abilities, which is similar to how I would create a positive and supportive learning environment for preschoolers.

• Monitored child behavior, addressing conflicts and promoting positive interactions among peers.
• Encouraged outdoor playtime, promoting physical activity and overall health through structured games and free exploration time.
• Assisted with naptime routines, ensuring that children had a comfortable space to rest and recharge for the remainder of the day.
• Supported daycare staff in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment for children''s daily activities.
• Contributed towards high-quality childcare service by respecting and adhering to all daycare policies and procedures, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
• Enhanced children''s social skills by implementing interactive activities and group play sessions.
• Developed strong relationships with each child under my care, building trust while providing emotional support as needed.
• Facilitated arts and crafts projects designed to foster creativity while developing fine motor skills in young children.
• Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
• Supervised children of various ages on playground.