Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Joanna Rawson

Cary,USA

Summary

Caring and competent Childcare Provider experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Total Wine and More
04.2024 - Current

Parking Attendant

Koka Booth Amphitheater
03.2022 - Current

Scan Coordinator

Harris Teeter
08.2023 - 01.2024

Customer Representative

Lowes Home Improvement Center
08.2022 - 07.2023

Manager

The Perfect Piece
01.2022 - 08.2022

Child-care Provider

Olson Family
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Collaborated with parents to plan and execute daily goals for their infant.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active and instruction
  • Assisted children are developed in age appropriate activities.
  • Promoted social, emotional and physical health through diverse activities
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • COVID protocol of wearing mask and hand washing

Shop and Stockroom Associate

Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
04.2018 - 06.2020

Retail Sales

Banana Republic
10.2017 - 06.2019

Administrative Assistant

Wingate Residence At Melbourne Place
09.2017 - 06.2019

Associate

Kid's Club, Equinox Fitness
02.2015 - 11.2017
  • Greeted and welcomed parents and children.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
  • Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development

Child-care Provider

Kim Family
10.2015 - 07.2016
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback

Nanny

Rosenzweigh/Union
10.2010 - 01.2013
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.

Preschool Teacher

Learning Circle Day Care
05.2009 - 08.2010
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management

Preschool Teacher

Bright Horizons Childcare
03.2007 - 12.2008
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Assisted and supervised 18 children through entire school day

Live-In Nanny

Capasse
01.1995 - 08.2008
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime routine.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.

Preschool Assistant Teacher/After-School Teacher

Needham's Children Center
05.2006 - 03.2007
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision making.
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.

Education

Associate of Arts And Sciences - Child Education

Cazenovia College
Cazenovia, NY

Some College (No Degree) - Early Education

Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT

Skills

  • Self-driven professional
  • Program development
  • Problem-solving expertise
  • Child development expertise
  • Adaptable and responsible
  • Effective multitasking
  • Active listening proficiency
  • Detail-oriented analysis
  • Empathetic understanding
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Emotional development support

Certification

Certified Preschool Teacher

Timeline

Sales Associate

Total Wine and More
04.2024 - Current

Scan Coordinator

Harris Teeter
08.2023 - 01.2024

Customer Representative

Lowes Home Improvement Center
08.2022 - 07.2023

Parking Attendant

Koka Booth Amphitheater
03.2022 - Current

Manager

The Perfect Piece
01.2022 - 08.2022

Child-care Provider

Olson Family
01.2019 - 12.2020

Shop and Stockroom Associate

Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
04.2018 - 06.2020

Retail Sales

Banana Republic
10.2017 - 06.2019

Administrative Assistant

Wingate Residence At Melbourne Place
09.2017 - 06.2019

Child-care Provider

Kim Family
10.2015 - 07.2016

Associate

Kid's Club, Equinox Fitness
02.2015 - 11.2017

Nanny

Rosenzweigh/Union
10.2010 - 01.2013

Preschool Teacher

Learning Circle Day Care
05.2009 - 08.2010

Preschool Teacher

Bright Horizons Childcare
03.2007 - 12.2008

Preschool Assistant Teacher/After-School Teacher

Needham's Children Center
05.2006 - 03.2007

Live-In Nanny

Capasse
01.1995 - 08.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Early Education

Norwalk Community College

Associate of Arts And Sciences - Child Education

Cazenovia College
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