Kathleen Gardner
Oakland,CA
Summary
As a self-employed Family Childcare Provider, I leveraged patience, empathy, and child safety protocols to enhance productivity and foster community. Achievements include boosting cognitive abilities through educational activities and ensuring compliance with safety standards, demonstrating both hard and soft skills critical to childcare excellence. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in [Area of expertise] and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Childcare Provider
Self
01.2010 - Current
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities resulting in less downtime for increased productivity.
- Coordinated special events like birthday celebrations or holiday parties emphasizing inclusivity while fostering a sense of community.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences discussing child''s progress highlighting areas of improvement as well as challenges faced.
- Supervised nap times for younger children ensuring proper rest periods throughout the day.
- Improved cognitive abilities in children through age-appropriate educational games and puzzles.
- Collaborated with other childcare providers in the community to share resources, ideas, and best practices for family childcare services.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks following dietary guidelines to promote healthy eating habits among children under care.
- Organized field trips to enhance learning experiences outside the home setting, exposing children to different environments and cultures.
- Boosted language development through engaging storytelling and interactive reading exercises.
- Managed daily operations of a licensed home childcare facility, ensuring compliance with state regulations and safety standards.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by implementing group activities and cooperative play sessions.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to address behavioral issues effectively while maintaining a respectful atmosphere.
- Promoted physical health and activity with daily outdoor playtime, exercise routines, and organized sports.
- Developed fine motor skills in children by introducing various crafts and hands-on projects.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, and other training opportunities to stay current on childcare best practices and industry trends.
- Established strong relationships with parents to facilitate open communication about child progress and concerns.
- Fostered emotional growth by creating a nurturing, safe, and inclusive environment for all children.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Early Childhood Ed
Bakersfield, Laney, Merritt, Berkeley, Chabot Jr
Bks, CA, Peralta, And Hayward05.2025
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Health and Hygiene
- Child Safety Protocols
- Self-Motivation and Initiative
Timeline
Family Childcare Provider
Self
01.2010 - Current
No Degree - Business Administration And Early Childhood Ed
Bakersfield, Laney, Merritt, Berkeley, Chabot Jr
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