Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: 2 weeks notice
Desired Job Title
Lead Daycare TeacherSchool Bus DriverWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteLocation: Boston, VACulpeper, VA
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Kaitlyn Bradfield
Lead daycare teacher
Boston,VA
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Lead Daycare Teacher at KinderCare Learning Centers, skilled in early childhood education and curriculum planning. Successfully fostered positive relationships with parents and children, enhancing communication and self-esteem. Proficient in child assessment, First-aid, MAT trained and CPR, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for young learners.
Proactive and caring worker with 2 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2023 - Current
- Resolved staff and parent disputes through constructive problem-solving techniques.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for my students
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
School Bus Driver
Culpeper County Public Schools
11.2015 - 08.2023
- Maintained VA commercial driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Obeyed federal, state and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage, and hours.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels, and cleanliness.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Identified and reported mechanical problems and safety hazards.
- Executed proper and timely loading and unloading of passengers.
- Assisted in training new drivers and maintaining driver certifications.
- Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
- Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
- Attended pre-trip meetings to support safe transport of students.
- Kept up to date on local, state and federal regulations related to school bus operations.
- Enforced student behavior policies and responded to student emergencies.
- Administered first aid to passengers in need.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date route and time logs.
- Inspected and serviced buses on regular basis.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Bealeton, VA06-2009
Skills
- Age-appropriate activities
- Early childhood education
- Lesson implementation
- Child assessment
- Curriculum planning
- Classroom management
- Parental communication
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Efficient under pressure
- Approachable
- CPR and first aid
- Cleaning and sanitation
Certification
MAT training
CPR & First-Aid
Timeline
Lead Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2023 - Current
School Bus Driver
Culpeper County Public Schools
11.2015 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School