Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
About me
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Patty Blaylock

Summary

Dedicated Child Caregiver with extensive experience at Harrisburg Baptist Church Day School, skilled in early childhood education and positive reinforcement. Successfully developed engaging lesson plans that fostered social and emotional growth, while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Recognized for exceptional communication with parents and effective behavior management techniques.

Child care professional prepared to provide attentive and compassionate care, fostering safe and stimulating environment. Known for collaborative approach, dependable support, and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in child development, communication, and conflict resolution.

Diligent child caregiver with solid background in child care and proven ability to create nurturing environment for children. Successfully implemented engaging activities to promote cognitive and emotional development. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Eager childcare caregiver always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Caregiver

Harrisburg Baptist Church Day School
01.2021 - Current
  • Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement of children in educational settings.
  • Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that stimulated social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Collaborated with parents to address children's needs, fostering strong communication and trust.
  • Implemented behavioral management strategies to promote positive interactions among children.
  • Established a nurturing environment that encouraged exploration and learning through play-based activities.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
  • Administered first aid when necessary, maintaining a calm demeanor during emergencies and handling situations effectively.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Created a safe environment through routine inspections of play areas, toys, and equipment for potential hazards.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop individualized care plans addressing specific needs of their children.
  • Managed behavioral issues effectively by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations.
  • Established daily routines to provide structure and predictability for children under care.
  • Fostered emotional development by providing support, guidance, and encouragement during challenging situations.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.

Child Caregiver

East Heights Baptist Church Preschool
01.1996 - 01.2020
  • Organized creative arts and crafts projects, enhancing fine motor skills and self-expression.
  • Trained new staff on child care protocols, maintaining high standards of quality and care.
  • Evaluated individual progress through observation, adapting activities to support developmental goals.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenges faced while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
  • Assisted with homework completion, reinforcing subject matter comprehension and academic success.
  • Promoted healthy habits by encouraging regular exercise, outdoor play, and nutritious meals.
  • Supported cognitive development with age-appropriate learning materials and engaging educational games.
  • Developed fine motor skills with hands-on activities such as arts and crafts or puzzles.
  • Improved communication skills by engaging children in age-appropriate conversations and active listening.
  • Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and promoting teamwork.
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Documented children's growth and development.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
  • Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that stimulated social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Collaborated with parents to address children's needs, fostering strong communication and trust.
  • Implemented behavioral management strategies to promote positive interactions among children.
  • Established a nurturing environment that encouraged exploration and learning through play-based activities.
  • Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
  • Administered first aid when necessary, maintaining a calm demeanor during emergencies and handling situations effectively.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Created a safe environment through routine inspections of play areas, toys, and equipment for potential hazards.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop individualized care plans addressing specific needs of their children.
  • Managed behavioral issues effectively by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations.
  • Established daily routines to provide structure and predictability for children under care.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.

Education

No Degree -

Tupelo Public School
Tupelo, MS

High School

Stratford Career Institute
St. Albans, VT
02-2009

Skills

  • CPR training
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Hygiene and cleanliness
  • Early childhood education
  • Activity planning
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Diaper changing
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Child development
  • Schedule management
  • Outdoor play supervision
  • Early childhood development
  • Social and academic development
  • Motor skills development
  • Social skills teaching
  • Light housekeeping
  • Social development
  • Sleep training techniques
  • Child safety awareness
  • Behavior modeling
  • Care planning
  • Potty training assistance
  • Educational support
  • Allergy awareness
  • Patience and tact
  • Licensing and compliance
  • Early education
  • Feeding support
  • Childhood development
  • Tutoring experience
  • Safety awareness
  • Child supervision
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Childcare
  • Housekeeping
  • Healthy environments
  • Safety
  • Child safety procedures
  • Classroom recordkeeping
  • Child development knowledge
  • Child development support
  • Time management
  • Friendly and respectful
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Health and safety
  • Coordination and teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Caring and responsible
  • Child safety
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Child nutrition
  • Observing and monitoring behavior

Certification

  • New Director's Orientation Training - June 4, 2009

About me

I am married to my best friend, Jimmy Blaylock. We have one daughter and one son. We own Fun World Balloon and Gifts in Tupelo since 1984. We have rental property that I oversee and maintain since 1990. We enjoy traveling with our family!

Timeline

Child Caregiver

Harrisburg Baptist Church Day School
01.2021 - Current

Child Caregiver

East Heights Baptist Church Preschool
01.1996 - 01.2020

No Degree -

Tupelo Public School

High School

Stratford Career Institute
Patty Blaylock