Jade Burwell
Dawson,IL
Summary
Recent graduate with four-year background in childcare, seeking full-time elementary school teaching position or middle school ELA teaching position. Focused on promoting intellectual, emotional and social development in children. Knowledgeable about organizing supplies, developing lesson plans and introducing relevant topics in age-appropriate ways. I have completed all coursework for elementary education and have taken and passed the elementary education content test. I have also completed all coursework for the subsequent endorsement in middle school ELA and will soon take the content test.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Worker
Parks' Place Child Care Center
Riverton, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Provided individual attention to each child while encouraging self-confidence through positive reinforcement.
- Supervised and monitored the safety of children in my care.
- Utilized problem solving techniques when dealing with challenging behaviors from children.
- Encouraged language development skills by engaging in conversations with the children about their day-to-day experiences.
- Facilitated group activities designed to promote socialization among peers.
- Demonstrated patience and understanding when working with young children.
- Administered first aid when necessary or requested by parents and guardians.
- Engaged in active listening when communicating with children to ensure understanding of instructions or expectations.
- Maintained a safe environment for children by following health standards.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
- Recorded child behavior, food, and medication information for supervisors.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL07-2024
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL05-2022
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL12-2021
Skills
- Activity leadership
- Activity planning
- Creativity
- Arts and crafts
- Literary skills
- Enjoys working with children
Affiliations
- I am a very avid reader.
- I am a very creative person who enjoys hands-on crafts, especially making things with epoxy resin.
Certification
- Associate of Science - Lincoln Land Community College, December, 2021
- Associate of Arts - Lincoln Land Community College, May, 2022
- Bachelor of Arts - University of Illinois Springfield, July, 2024
- CPR Certification - American Red Cross, three years, most recently September, 2023
- First Aid Certification - Three years, most recently September, 2023
- Mandated Reporter - Four years, most recently September, 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Worker
Parks' Place Child Care Center
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Illinois At Springfield
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Lincoln Land Community College
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Lincoln Land Community College
- Associate of Science - Lincoln Land Community College, December, 2021
- Associate of Arts - Lincoln Land Community College, May, 2022
- Bachelor of Arts - University of Illinois Springfield, July, 2024
- CPR Certification - American Red Cross, three years, most recently September, 2023
- First Aid Certification - Three years, most recently September, 2023
- Mandated Reporter - Four years, most recently September, 2023
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