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Kaley Knight

Kaley Knight

Augusta

Summary

Experienced with nurturing and developing young infants in structured environment. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure safe and engaging space. Strong understanding of early childhood development and collaboration with team members.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Infant Room Teacher

Happy Days Childcare
08.2025 - Current
  • Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons.
  • Created and executed lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and assessed developmental needs of students to develop to fullest potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
  • Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment by singing songs and reading to children.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development workshops focused on the latest research in early childhood education.
  • Enhanced motor skill development through carefully planned physical activities such as tummy time or baby yoga.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among infants through gentle guidance, redirection techniques, and consistent expectations.
  • Maintained accurate records of each infant''s daily activities, meals, diaper changes, and other pertinent information for parent communication.
  • Implemented creative art projects that allowed infants to explore different textures while developing fine motor skills.
  • Improved emotional well-being of infants by providing consistent care, attention, and affection.
  • Strengthened cognitive skills by introducing sensory experiences like soft music or tactile objects during playtime.
  • Supported healthy social interactions between infants through guided playtime and group activities.
  • Established routines for nap time, feeding, and diaper changes to create a stable environment for growth.
  • Boosted early literacy skills by regularly exposing infants to books, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
  • Collaborated with parents to address individual needs, fostering strong support system for each infant.
  • Ensured safe and nurturing environment for infants by maintaining clean and organized spaces.
  • Partnered with other teachers in the center to develop cohesive curriculum and share best practices for infant care.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Assistant Infant Teacher

Happy Days Childcare
10.2024 - 08.2025
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within early childhood education.
  • Supported early language development by consistently engaging in meaningful conversations with infants throughout the day.
  • Employed creative problem-solving skills to manage challenging infant behaviors, working closely with lead teachers and parents to develop appropriate interventions.
  • Assisted in tracking infant milestones, ensuring timely identification of potential developmental delays or concerns.
  • Provided consistent care routines for infants including diapering, feeding, and napping while adhering to strict health guidelines.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when responding to changing classroom needs or unexpected situations, ensuring the well-being of all infants under care.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the classroom setting by regularly sanitizing toys, surfaces, and equipment according to established procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of infant attendance, meal consumption, diaper changes, and other required documentation for licensing purposes.

Toddler Room Assistant

Happy Days Childcare
01.2023 - 10.2024
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
  • Implemented positive discipline techniques when necessary, promoting appropriate behavior among toddlers while respecting individual needs.
  • Assisted in planning and executing holiday events or celebrations within the center, enhancing community engagement among families and staff members.
  • Supported lead teacher in preparing daily lesson plans, maintaining a structured learning atmosphere for toddlers.
  • Aided lead teacher with observation assessments which helped in identifying areas of improvement for each child.
  • Collaborated effectively with colleagues to provide consistent care and education for all children in the toddler room.
  • Encouraged social interaction among toddlers through group activities and shared play experiences, developing essential social skills early on.
  • Organized naptime transitions efficiently by providing a calming atmosphere that facilitated restful sleep for young learners.
  • Contributed to creating an engaging curriculum, incorporating educational games and interactive elements to stimulate cognitive growth.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the classroom, ensuring a healthy environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Ensured children''s safety at all times by closely supervising indoor and outdoor activities, adhering to licensing regulations.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

Barista

Arabica Coffee Co.
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Retained knowledge of menu items to assist customers with beverage selections.
  • Maintained speed and accuracy when preparing beverage recipes and specialty drinks to minimize customer wait times.
  • Weighed, ground, or packed coffee beans to meet guest specifications.
  • Cleaned prep areas and replenished supplies to maintain safe and healthy work environment.
  • Followed money handling guidelines to verify check total, monitor tip disbursement and manage cash drawer.
  • Received and processed customer payments.
  • Prepared and served coffee, tea and hot cocoa.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas and utensils.
  • Documented complex orders to accurately process payments in POS system.
  • Displayed calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to standard.

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Pursued client interactions and sales, immediately engaging with interested customers.
  • Kept beauty counter clean and professional with regular restocking and wipe-downs.
  • Educated customers on proper product usage techniques, fostering confidence in their ability to replicate results at home.
  • Maintained an organized and visually appealing product display, resulting in increased customer interest and engagement.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to continuously improve skills and stay informed about the latest innovations in the beauty industry.
  • Maintained counter and display areas for cleanliness and organization.
  • Actively promoted store events and promotions to encourage customer participation and drive sales growth.
  • Conducted regular cleaning duties to maintain a hygienic workspace compliant with industry standards.
  • Contributed to inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels and placing timely orders for replenishment.
  • Greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to assess needs.

Unit Director

Camp KV-YMCA
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Coordinated and led themed activities for camp participants.
  • Responded calmly to emergencies to administer first aid and coordinate transport for serious concerns.
  • Modeled strategies for handling peer conflicts to demonstrate positive behavior to children.
  • Oversaw sports activities to enforce rules and foster fairness.
  • Explored local wildlife and environments with frequent nature hikes.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Implemented innovative ideas for theme days that increased overall participation rates and enthusiasm within the camp community.

Summer Camp Counselor

Camp KV-YMCA
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Coordinated and led themed activities for camp participants.
  • Responded calmly to emergencies to administer first aid and coordinate transport for serious concerns.
  • Modeled strategies for handling peer conflicts to demonstrate positive behavior to children.
  • Oversaw sports activities to enforce rules and foster fairness.
  • Explored local wildlife and environments with frequent nature hikes.

Education

Cosmetology

Aveda Institute
Augusta, ME
10.2021

High School Diploma - undefined

Cony High School
Augusta, ME
06.2020

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

KVCC
Fairfield, ME
05-2026

Skills

  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Hygiene and cleanliness
  • Patience and calmness
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Curriculum planning
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Play-based learning
  • Arts, crafts, and games

Timeline

Lead Infant Room Teacher

Happy Days Childcare
08.2025 - Current

Assistant Infant Teacher

Happy Days Childcare
10.2024 - 08.2025

Toddler Room Assistant

Happy Days Childcare
01.2023 - 10.2024

Barista

Arabica Coffee Co.
04.2022 - 07.2022

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty
12.2019 - 03.2020

Unit Director

Camp KV-YMCA
06.2019 - 08.2019

Summer Camp Counselor

Camp KV-YMCA
06.2018 - 08.2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Cony High School

Cosmetology

Aveda Institute

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

KVCC

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