Ismete Jaho
Woodridge,IL
Summary
Compassionate and dependable early childhood professional with 3+ years of classroom experience working with toddlers and preschoolers. Experienced in
creating safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments; supporting social-emotional growth; managing classroom routines;
communicating with families; and maintaining health and safety standards. Seeking a childcare/daycare position in Illinois where I can continue expanding my
knowledge and expertise while helping children thrive.
Overview
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1
Language
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Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Little Kids Education Center
Woodridge, IL
01.2026 - Current
- Lead a preschool classroom and provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities supporting cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Establish consistent routines, classroom expectations, and positive behavior guidance using age-appropriate redirection.
• Observe and document developmental progress and communicate children’s daily experiences and needs with families.
• Support daily care routines including meals, toileting, handwashing, transitions, and rest periods while maintaining a clean and organized classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers and center staff to provide consistent, high-quality care and support individualized needs. - Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proposed creative strategies to improve team dynamics and achieve objectives.
- Collaborated effectively with a diverse team to meet project goals and resolve product-related challenges.
- Oversaw daily routines such as meals and transitions while keeping classroom organized.
- Partnered with educators to provide individualized care meeting diverse needs of children.
- Performed daily responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
- Introduced creative solutions to improve collaboration within the team.
Lead Toddler Teacher
KinderCare
Willowbrook, IL
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Provided attentive, nurturing care for toddlers in a structured classroom setting with a strong focus on safety and development. • Planned and facilitated hands-on activities promoting early learning, language, motor skills, social skills, and independence. • Implemented predictable routines and positive classroom management strategies, fostering a secure and supportive environment for toddlers. • Engaged with parents to provide updates on daily activities, behavior, milestones, and developmental progress, strengthening family connections. • Provided support with meals, diapering/toileting, naps, hygiene, and transitions, ensuring comprehensive care for toddlers' daily needs. • Maintained classroom cleanliness and sanitation while following center policies and health and safety procedures
- Led daily classroom activities to promote toddler development and engagement.
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, parents, and staff through effective communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jani Minga
Vlora, Albania06-2009
Skills
Early Childhood Development
Toddler & Preschool Care
Classroom Management
Lesson Planning
Positive Behavior Guidance
Child Safety & Supervision
Parent Communication
Daily Care Routines
Social-Emotional Development Team Collaboration
Organization & Time Management
Customer Service
Languages
Albanian
Professional
Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification (CDA)
- CPR Certified
- Food Handling Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Child Care Professional Certification (CCPC)
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Little Kids Education Center
01.2026 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
KinderCare
01.2024 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Jani Minga