JERONDA RICHARDSON
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Creative daycare worker with many years of hands-on experience supervising children in safe, educational learning environment. Communicative and punctual individual versed in organizing fun activities, preparing nutritious meals and developing routines and schedules. Compassionate team player commended for excellent patience and strong sense of responsibility.
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
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
A Whole New World Academy
Hoboken , NJ
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and progress.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
Paraprofessional
International Hope Academy of YAI
Manhattan , NJ
09.2018 - 11.2022
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Lead Infant Teacher
Divine Toddler Town Day Care
Philadelphia, PA
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Maintained accurate and detailed records, including staff and child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports
- Designed monthly activity schedules
- Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance
- Operated Divine Toddler Town in accordance with company and state licensing standards
- Managed food inventory for 29-person center in accordance with nutritional guidelines
- 1 year daycare supervisory experience.
Visual Art Class Assistant
LAND Studio & Gallery
Brooklyn, NY
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and training workshops
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
Residential Program Worker
Paul J. Cooper Center for Human Services
Brooklyn, New York
12.2012 - 09.2013
- Provided emotional support while with residents to develop long term plans and goals
- Cultivated relationships with potential employers and with referral agencies
- Intervened in crisis situations to protect residents and others
- Offered constructive feedback and contributed ideas at weekly staff meetings
- Developed and implemented a variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency
- Set goals with clients related to employment and financial planning and worked with them to track progress.
Residential Counselor
Heartshare
Brooklyn, New York
09.2006 - 11.2011
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Teachers Aide
Shirley Chisholm Day Care
Brooklyn, New York
04.2003 - 08.2005
- Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management
- Set up children's play areas, bookshelves and naptime areas daily
- Relieved the head teacher and toddler teacher
- Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities
- Engaged with children individually to meet their emotional and physical needs
- Maintained a positive demeanor to facilitate a stable, consistent environment
- Updated records of contact, medical and progress information
- Reported parent complaints and comments to managers
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
- Identified early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Fitness Professional
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Delaware Valley Chapter
Manhattan, New York
03.2004 - 06.2004
- Greeted all members in a professional and friendly manner
- Assessed individual progress and suggested appropriate changes
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with a history of injury
- Immediately reported any damaged or broken equipment
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with them during group fitness classes
- Explained the use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times
- Explained class objectives and rules.
File Clerk
New York City Department for the Aging
Brooklyn, New York
01.1999
- Compiled company information and related material and distributed it to candidates
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages
- Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep
- Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices
- Helped distribute employee notices and mail around the office.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pacific High School
Brooklyn, New York12-1999
Skills
- Child development specialist
- Special-needs childcare
- MS Office proficient
- Self-sufficient
- People-oriented
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Child Development
- Curriculum Planning
- CPR and First Aid
- Classroom Management
- Creative learning strategies
- Progress Reporting
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
A Whole New World Academy
04.2023 - 08.2024
Paraprofessional
International Hope Academy of YAI
09.2018 - 11.2022
Visual Art Class Assistant
LAND Studio & Gallery
12.2015 - 04.2016
Lead Infant Teacher
Divine Toddler Town Day Care
10.2015 - 06.2018
Residential Program Worker
Paul J. Cooper Center for Human Services
12.2012 - 09.2013
Residential Counselor
Heartshare
09.2006 - 11.2011
Fitness Professional
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Delaware Valley Chapter
03.2004 - 06.2004
Teachers Aide
Shirley Chisholm Day Care
04.2003 - 08.2005
File Clerk
New York City Department for the Aging
01.1999
High School Diploma -
Pacific High School