Kathleen O'Dell
Olivet,MI
Summary
Childcare provider possessing exceptional time management and organization skills. Proficient at implementing specialized programs for development activities and discipline of children.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Self employed Childcare Provider
22937 T Drive North
08.2006 - Current
- As a childcare provider I have the following responsibilities:
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
- Established a safe play environment for the children.
- Instructed children on proper health and personal habits.
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
- Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers.
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Continually kept abreast of toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for the children.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time.
- Administered medications and kept appropriate records.
- Analyzed, constructed and calculated daily accounting records, including payroll and sales transactions.
- Analyzed, constructed and calculated daily accounting records, including payroll and sales transactions.
- Monitored and enforced adequate supply and material inventory.
- Operating my childcare in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
Early Childhood Specialist
Community Action Center
Munger Center
07.2004 - 08.2006
- As an Early Childhood Specialist at the Munger center I had the following responsibilities:
- Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Conducted in-home visits to maintain student and family relationships and student performance standards.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences two times during the school year.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI2007
Skills
- Daycare management
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Head Start programs
- Professional caregiver
- Dependable
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Calm under pressure
- Licensed Childcare Provider
- Energetic caregiver
- Time management
- Emotionally supportive
- Self-sufficient
- Friendly and likeable
- Budgeting
- Self-motivated
Timeline
Caregiver
Self employed Childcare Provider
08.2006 - Current
Early Childhood Specialist
Community Action Center
07.2004 - 08.2006
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Kellogg Community College