Kaeli Verhoven
Lexington,KY
Summary
Diligent Childcare Director/ Teacher with four years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees staff and operations to meet Kentucky licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Childcare
All About Kids Learning Center
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Familiarized parents with center's policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
Lead Toddler Teacher/Closing Manager
All About Kids Learning Center
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Assistant Teacher
Faith Lutheran Learning Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Our House At The Pinnacle
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in situations.
- Conferred with parents about student progress daily.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tates Creek High School
Lexington, KY05.2019
Skills
- Creativity
- Parental Interaction
- Emotional Development
- Patience
- Creative Solutions
- Infant Care
- Toddler Care
- Group and Individual Care
- Staff Hiring
- Behavior Redirection
- Daily Reports
- Classroom Management Techniques
Timeline
Assistant Director of Childcare
All About Kids Learning Center
07.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Teacher
Faith Lutheran Learning Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Lead Toddler Teacher/Closing Manager
All About Kids Learning Center
05.2020 - 07.2022
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Our House At The Pinnacle
06.2019 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Tates Creek High School
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