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Kandy Foeller

Slaton,TX

Summary

Dedicated Infant Teacher from Lil Tigers Playhouse, adept in infant CPR and curriculum planning, excelled in fostering cognitive development and emotional support. Leveraged patience, empathy, and professionalism to enhance learning environments, achieving significant milestones in infant care. Skillfully balanced safety awareness with engaging, age-appropriate activities, earning trust from parents and colleagues alike.

Work History

Infant Teacher

Lil Tigers Playhouse
  • Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
  • Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
  • Enhanced infant learning by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational games.
  • Supported the emotional needs of infants through consistent care, comfort, and validation of feelings.
  • Assessed developmental milestones and provided regular updates to parents on their child''s progress.
  • Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including storytelling, music, and visual aids, to stimulate infant curiosity and interest in learning.
  • Established clear expectations for infant behavior using age-appropriate boundaries.
  • Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
  • Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
  • Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to promote desirable behavior among infants.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
  • Promoted cognitive development through interactive play sessions and sensory experiences.
  • Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.

Education

Certificate - Child Development

South Plains College
Levelland, TX
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Slaton High School
Slaton, TX
05.2006

Skills

  • First aid training
  • Patience and empathy
  • Safety awareness
  • Housekeeping skills
  • Infant CPR certification
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Activity planning
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Child development
  • Curriculum planning
  • Early childhood development

Timeline

Infant Teacher

Lil Tigers Playhouse

Certificate - Child Development

South Plains College

High School Diploma -

Slaton High School
Kandy Foeller