Joie Cureton
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. I adore being around children and knowing I accomplish something with them everyday. I am very active. I have a 4 year old son named Leo. I attend school on Tuesday's and Thursday's. On my off days I workout and take Leo to go do activities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
The New School
Fayetteville, AR
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Provided guidance counseling services when necessary in order to help students resolve conflicts or personal issues.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences when needed in order to discuss student progress or areas needing improvement.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan special events such as field trips or holiday parties.
- Provided individualized instruction to each student based on their needs and interests.
- Assisted in developing lesson plans that incorporated reading, writing, math, science and art into daily activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavioral issues or any other concerns they may have had about their child's well-being.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Observed and documented students' growth and development throughout the year.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into lesson plans so students could learn more about different cultures around the world.
- Participated in team meetings with administrators to review curriculum objectives or discuss school policies.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Created safe, environment for children through implementation of appropriate activity and discipline.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Updated daily bulletin board with children's artwork and accomplishments.
- Maintained attendance records.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
Front Desk Staff Member
Planet Fitness Gym
Castle Rock, CO
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Greet members, prospective members and guest, providing exceptional customer service.
- Answered phones in a friendly manner and assist callers with a variety of questions.
- Check members into the system.
- New member sign-up.
- Take prospective members on tours.
- Facilitate needed updates to member's accounts.
- Respond to members questions and concerns in a timely manner and elevate to Assistant manager or Manager as needed.
- Detailed cleaning in all areas of the facility.
- Maintained accurate inventory of office supplies and equipment needed at the front desk area.
- Balanced cash register tills at the end of each shift according to company standards.
- Conducted tours of the facilities for potential new members interested in joining the gym.
- Processed membership applications and payments accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fayetteville High School East
Fayetteville, AR05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, ARSkills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Child development knowledge
- Early Childhood Development
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Early Childhood Education
- Social Development
- Excellent communication skills
- Very energetic
- Love all ages
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
The New School
07.2023 - 07.2024
Front Desk Staff Member
Planet Fitness Gym
05.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Fayetteville High School East
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
NorthWest Arkansas Community College