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Jennifer Crawford

Port Jefferson,NY

Summary

Compassionate Childcare Provider known for creating safe, stimulating environments for young children while ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and productively. Skilled in early childhood development, behavior management strategies, and age-appropriate activity planning. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, allowing for effective engagement with children of all ages.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Mike G Perfection Auto Body
Miller Place , NY
01.2021 - 09.2024
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
  • Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.

Office Administrative Assistant

Ford D Landscaping
Setauket, NY
03.2009 - 03.2019
  • Prepared documents such as correspondence, presentations, spreadsheets, reports and other materials using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries via email or phone.
  • Answered phones to direct callers, schedule appointments, and provide general office information.
  • Reviewed and processed customer invoices, ensuring accuracy of data entered into billing system.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer accounts, including invoice payments and account balances.

Home Childcare Provider

Self-employeed
Port Jefferson , NY
01.2002 - 06.2008
  • Provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for the children in my care.
  • Plan and prepare meals, snacks, activities and outings appropriate to the age of the children.
  • Teach basic educational skills such as counting, shapes, colors to preschoolers.
  • Arrange field trips to local parks or other places of interest for learning purposes.
  • Clean toys, equipment and areas used by the children on a regular basis.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.

Child Care Center Director

Lipton Corporate Child Care
NY, NY
09.1997 - 08.2000
  • Managed daily operations of the childcare center, including overseeing staff and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Scheduled activities for children in accordance with state licensing requirements.
  • Provided guidance, support, and training to teachers on classroom management strategies, curriculum development, and teaching methods.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, meals served, medical records, incident reports.
  • Created lesson plans that were age-appropriate for each group of children under care.
  • Oversaw staff performance evaluations and provided feedback when necessary.
  • Monitored budgets related to staffing costs, supplies expenses, program fees.
  • Organized special events such as field trips or holiday celebrations for children at the center.
  • Provided guidance to teachers on how to deal with behavioral issues among young children.
  • Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
  • Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.

Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
06-1996

Timeline

Office Manager

Mike G Perfection Auto Body
01.2021 - 09.2024

Office Administrative Assistant

Ford D Landscaping
03.2009 - 03.2019

Home Childcare Provider

Self-employeed
01.2002 - 06.2008

Child Care Center Director

Lipton Corporate Child Care
09.1997 - 08.2000

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Suffolk County Community College
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