Kandace Smith
Cape Baby Daycare LLC
Jackson,MO
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Work History
Assistant Director
5 Months- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum fostering child development
- Established effective communication channels with parents, promoting transparency and engagement in childcare activities.
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
- Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
Morning Shift Supervisor
2 Years 4 Months- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and team collaboration.
- Collaborated with upper management to develop strategic initiatives for process improvements.
- Mentored new employees in job tasks and company policies, contributing to their overall success within the organization.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
In Home Caregiver
4 Years 6 Months- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and monitored client health conditions.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing overall client well-being.
- Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
- Documented client progress accurately in care logs to ensure continuity of services.
Lead Preschool Teacher
3 Months- Designed engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood development.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive and social skills.
- Collaborated with parents to address developmental concerns and establish effective communication channels.
- Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on classroom management techniques and educational strategies.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
Lead Teacher
1 Year 4 Months- Infant lead teacher Interacting with children
- Talking with parents daily
- Making sure children are meeting their developmental skills
Licensed Massage Therapist
1 Year- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Slicer Operator
7 Months- Performed daily recovery to ensure a neat, clean, and organized store
- Operated food preparation equipment, provided customer service, and stocked or organized goods
- Resolved complaints promptly and professionally
- Collaborated with a diverse group of coworkers
Automated Logistical Specialist
2 Years 8 Months- Maintained 100% reconciliation on the units Overage Repairable Items Listing, returning over $10 million total worth of Exchange Pricing class nine parts for repair and redistribution
- Received and inventoried equipment, input information into an automated system, issued parts and equipment to supported customers
- Established and maintained automated and manual accounting records, post receipts, and turn-ins
- Reviewed and verified documents against equipment received resulting in 100% accountability
Preschool Teacher
1 Year 4 Months- Interacted with children from the 2-year-old class through school age class with activities and after-school homework assignments
- Supported children's emotional and social development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Became familiar with students' psychological assessment, diagnosis, and all background information to better aide and support the child
- Created developmentally-appropriate, multi-sensory experiences for preschool students that enabled all children to be actively engaged in their own learning
Education
Trade school - Massage Therapy
High school diploma or GED
CPR and First Aid Certified - CPR And First Aid
Automated Logistical Specialist - Logistics Certification
Skills
Bookkeeping
Accounting software
Driving
Time Management
Childhood development
School experience
Typing
Multi-line phone systems
Tutoring
Microsoft Excel
Greeting customers
Word processing
Fast learner
Early childhood education
Proofreading
Caregiving
Phone communication
Child welfare
Deep Tissue
Anatomy Knowledge
Accounts payable
Personal vehicle (delivery method)
Teaching experience with young children
Teaching - Teaching experience (11-15 years)
Computer skills
CPR
Administrative Experience
Microsoft Office
Childcare
Group home experience
Appointment scheduling
Experience with children
Client interaction via phone calls
Special Education
Team management
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Executive administrative support
Microsoft Outlook
Elementary school teaching
Teaching collaboration skills
Trigger Point Therapy
Pricing
Account reconciliation
Inventory Control
Accounting and finance experience
Curriculum development
Computer operation
Medical Terminology
Daycare
Preschool experience
Handling customer inquiries
Microsoft PowerPoint
Accounts receivable
Banking
Military Experience
Microsoft Word
Supply Chain
First aid
Home health
Swedish Massage
Data entry
Laundry
Classroom management
Teaching problem-solving strategies
Logistics
Sales
Organizational skills
Business administration
Regulatory compliance
Team operations
Employee relations
Consulting
Google drive
Individual accountability
Computer skills
Attention to detail
Customer service
Certification
- Driver's License
- Basic First Aid certificate
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Class E Drivers License
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- Early Childhood Education
- Massage Therapist
Additional Information
- Authorized to work anywhere in the United States
- Willing to learn
- Dedicated
- Dependable
Timeline
Assistant Director
Cape Baby Daycare LLC
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Morning Shift Supervisor
Little buttercups LLC
08.2023 - 12.2025Read More
Lead Preschool Teacher
St Denis catholic school
07.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Lead Teacher
Learn. Play. Grow LLC
03.2021 - 07.2022Read More
In Home Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
02.2019 - 08.2023Read More
Licensed Massage Therapist
Eden health spa and salon
12.2018 - 12.2019Read More
Slicer Operator
Firehouse Subs
10.2017 - 05.2018Read More
Automated Logistical Specialist
United States Army
05.2012 - 01.2015Read More
Preschool Teacher
Hand in Hand Learning Center
01.2011 - 05.2012Read More
Automated Logistical Specialist from Logistics Certification
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Metro Business College
Trade school from Massage Therapy
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Sikeston SR High
High school diploma or GED
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Metro Business College
CPR and First Aid Certified from CPR And First Aid
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