Jackie Faulkner
WELLSVILLE
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with a strong work ethic and effective classroom management skills, previously at Trinity Christian Daycare. Successfully developed engaging curricula and fostered parent-teacher communication, enhancing children's developmental outcomes. Adept at multitasking and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment while training staff on best practices in child development.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Infant Teacher
Trinity Christian Daycare
Wellsville, NY
07.2012 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum to foster early childhood learning and development.
- Supervised classroom activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address developmental needs.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in early childhood education techniques.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate children's growth, adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Managed classroom resources effectively, optimizing learning materials for diverse learning styles.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, promoting social skills and emotional intelligence development.
- Implemented effective strategies to handle various behavioral challenges among infants while maintaining a calm atmosphere within the classroom.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between daily routines such as feeding times, naps, diaper changes, playtime sessions, and other scheduled events in an orderly manner.
- Organized and maintained a clean, hygienic, and stimulating learning environment for all infants in the classroom.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Assistant Director
Belmont Daycare and Preschool
Belmont, NY
2004 - 07.2012
- Developed and implemented curriculum enhancements to improve preschool educational outcomes.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with state regulations and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for child development and classroom management.
- Coordinated parent engagement initiatives to foster community involvement in children's education.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NYSkills
- Effective classroom management
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Strong work ethic
- Effective problem resolution
- Multitasking and organization
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Strong rapport-building abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Analytical decision-making
- Effective communication skills
- Efficient under pressure
- Precise documentation practices
Certification
Infant, child and adult first aid and CPR
Timeline
Head Infant Teacher
Trinity Christian Daycare
07.2012 - Current
Assistant Director
Belmont Daycare and Preschool
2004 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Human Services
SUNY Empire State College