Jacqueline Strickland
Tallahassee
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with strong skills in emotional support, lesson planning, and collaboration. Committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children's growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursey staff
Killearn Methodist Church
Tallahassee
09.2019 - Current
- Supervised children during activities and ensured their safety and well-being.
- Maintained a clean and inviting childcare environment for children to explore.
- Provided emotional support to children, fostering a nurturing environment.
- Implemented developmentally appropriate activities such as games, songs, arts and crafts.
- Assisted parents with checking in children and leading them to the correct room.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Joyful Beginnings Preschool
Tallahassee
09.2021 - 05.2026
- Planned engaging lessons for toddler activities and learning experiences.
- Created a nurturing environment to promote emotional and social development.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and progress.
- Organized educational materials and supplies for daily lessons and projects.
- Planned and implemented activities to stimulate growth in language, motor and social skills.
Preschool Associate (promoted from nursey staff)
Thomasville Road Baptist Church
Tallahassee
01.2015 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with staff to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.
- Supported classroom activities to enhance children's learning and development.
- Prepared biblical materials, resources, and crafts for Toddler through Preschool Sunday school classes.
- Scheduled staff to make sure there were enough teachers for each classroom.
- Greeted and checked in families with children and answered any questions or concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
Valencia College
Orlando, FL04-1999
Skills
- Activity organization
- Lesson planning
- Parent communication
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Outdoor play supervision
- Lesson implementation
- Child guidance
- Child safety procedures
- Patience and empathy
- Toilet training
- Social development
- First aid and CPR
- Social-emotional learning
- Age-appropriate activities
- Positive reinforcement
- Child development
- Childcare in a nurturing environment
Certification
- Florida Early Childhood Professional Development 45 hours certified
- CPR certified
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Joyful Beginnings Preschool
09.2021 - 05.2026
Nursey staff
Killearn Methodist Church
09.2019 - Current
Preschool Associate (promoted from nursey staff)
Thomasville Road Baptist Church
01.2015 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
Valencia College