Kanika Shields
New Milford,New Jersey
Summary
Reliable Child Care Worker talented at creating a safe, stimulating environment for young children. Expertly leads individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop social interaction skills. Positive and cheerful childcare provider with 16 years experience in childcare and babysitting. Excited to offer child-appropriate activities involving art, music and dance. Friendly and energetic. Motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well-behaved. Approachable and successful at making children and parents feel at ease. Strengths include conflict resolution and special needs childcare services. Versatile childcare provider trained in early education program development. Offers children a unique and dynamic range of daily activities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Proud Moments Aba
06.2023 - Current
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Used Central Reach to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Paraprofessional Aide
ESS
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support
- Bus aid manage bus loading and unloading.
Teacher
The Learning Experience
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Completed and filed daily paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Preschool Teacher
Starlet Academy
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences 1 times during the school year.
- Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
Teacher
Children Learning Center of Hackensack
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought them to parents' or guardians' attention.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records, including staff and child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Implemented curriculum.
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
- Established a safe play environment for the children.
Teacher Assistant
The Learning Experience - Hackensack
03.2015 - 09.2016
- Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting children's toys and surfaces.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Engaged with children individually to meet their emotional and physical needs.
- Promoted good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method.
- Assisted the lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting the children down for naps.
Teacher Assistant
The Marry Go Round
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children’s development levels.
- Communicated with children in developmentally appropriate way.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and using the toilet.
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
Teacher Assistant
Rainbow Castle Preschool
07.2007 - 09.2012
- Established a safe play and classroom environment for the children.
- Instructed children on proper health and personal habits.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time.
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
Education
Some College - Early Childhood Education
New Hampshire Technical Institute
Concord, NH08.2011
CDA -
Destiny Early Childhood Consulting & Developmental Services, LLC.
Paterson, NJ05.2016
Skills
- Loves children
- Dependable
- Self-sufficient
- Summer camp counseling
- Works well with others
- Time management
- Friendly and likable
- Flexible
- Parent communication
- Arts, crafts and games
- Lesson planning
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Proud Moments Aba
06.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional Aide
ESS
09.2021 - 06.2023
Teacher
The Learning Experience
09.2019 - 06.2021
Preschool Teacher
Starlet Academy
03.2018 - 08.2018
Teacher
Children Learning Center of Hackensack
01.2016 - 01.2018
Teacher Assistant
The Learning Experience - Hackensack
03.2015 - 09.2016
Teacher Assistant
The Marry Go Round
09.2014 - 03.2015
Teacher Assistant
Rainbow Castle Preschool
07.2007 - 09.2012
Some College - Early Childhood Education
New Hampshire Technical Institute
CDA -
Destiny Early Childhood Consulting & Developmental Services, LLC.
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