Jaylavia Young
Dallas,TX
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant Teacher
Primrose Schools
Dallas, Texas
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Encouraged independence while providing guidance during mealtime routines such as eating independently or helping feed others.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, social-emotional growth in infants.
- Ensured safety rules were followed at all times by supervising playtime activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Preschool Teacher
Kidz Kollege Learning Center
Dallas, TX
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Assisted with daily routines such as diaper changing, hand washing, and mealtime preparation.
- Sanitized surfaces and equipment with appropriate cleaning agents according to established standards.
- Took out trash from the premises on a regular basis.
Benefits Customer Service Representative
Aston Carter
Dallas, TX
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted customers with inquiries regarding their benefits coverage and eligibility, providing accurate information.
- Answered incoming calls promptly and professionally, responding to customer needs in a timely manner.
- Researched customer accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Reviewed documents submitted by customers for compliance with applicable regulations or standards.
- Assisted customers with navigating online portals for benefit enrollment processes.
- Coordinated efforts between various teams within the organization to ensure smooth delivery of benefits services.
- Built trusted partnerships through open and interactive communication to earn positive customer feedback.
- Processed insurance policy changes and updates accurately and efficiently.
Floater Teacher
Merit Academy
Dallas, TX
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided support to classroom teachers during their absence.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop instructional plans.
- Created an engaging learning environment for students of all ages.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies when needed.
- Facilitated cooperative learning activities among groups of students.
- Supervised children by continually remaining within sight and sound.
- Communicated with lead teachers of several classrooms to maintain required adult to child ratios.
- Labeled containers with expiration dates to ensure freshness of products.
- Assisted parents with the care of their children by feeding, bathing and dressing them.
- Assisted in feeding infants when needed by preparing formula bottles or breast milk according to established guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen University
Ocala, FL05-2022
High School Diploma -
John Horn High School
Mesquite, TX05-2016
Skills
- Progress Reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Planning
- Baby led weaning techniques
- Sanitation Procedures
- Diapering requirements
- Child development knowledge
- Activity Planning
- Communication development
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Safety awareness
- Positive Reinforcement
- Recordkeeping skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Formula guidelines
- First Aid Training
Certification
- CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Primrose Schools
05.2024 - 10.2024
Benefits Customer Service Representative
Aston Carter
03.2022 - 01.2023
Preschool Teacher
Kidz Kollege Learning Center
02.2022 - 03.2024
Floater Teacher
Merit Academy
09.2020 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen University
High School Diploma -
John Horn High School