- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Gym Workouts
- Reading
- DIY and Home Improvement
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
Joshua Winkowski
Greensburg,PA
Summary
Dynamic Childcare Educator with a proven track record at Chrichelle Childcare LLC, excelling in creating inclusive, engaging environments that foster child development and critical thinking. Skilled in early childhood education and behavior management, adept at fostering parent-teacher communication and ensuring child safety. Demonstrated success in enhancing student engagement through practical learning and creative lesson planning.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Educator
Chrichelle Childcare LLC
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Day Camp Counselor
Hempfield Area Recreation
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Boosted campers'' self-esteem through positive reinforcement and recognition of their achievements.
- Contributed to a positive camp culture by modeling enthusiasm, respect, and kindness in all interactions with campers and coworkers.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create a cohesive team environment conducive to a successful camp experience.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with campers, staff, and families.
- Kept all camper and work areas neat, clean and organized.
- Planned and lead diverse activities to entertain children and promote core values.
- Provided first aid assistance when needed, prioritizing camper health and well-being at all times.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Education
Education - Early Childhood
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA05.2025
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Early Childhood Education
- Hygiene practices
- CPR training
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Student Engagement
- Practical Learning
- Behavior Management
- Child development expertise
- Child Safety Procedures
- Creative lesson planning
- Time Management
- Friendly and likeable
- Infant Care
- Classroom Instruction
- Storytelling and crafts
Accomplishments
- Supervised groups of up to 10 children from three months to 9 years of age.
Certification
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Interests
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Chrichelle Childcare LLC
11.2023 - Current
Day Camp Counselor
Hempfield Area Recreation
05.2022 - 08.2022
Education - Early Childhood
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania