Katie Shaheen
Warwick,RI
Summary
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for people of all ages. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Good on getting people involved in many different experiences and ways. Obtained leadership qualifications as long with engaging people into a community and making people feel welcome.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Worker
Hoxsie Elementary
Warwick, RI
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Enforced all health and safety standards set forth by state regulations for daycare facilities.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or concerns.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Instructed young children in basic educational concepts such as numbers, shapes, colors, letters.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Cared for children in institutional settings.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Engaged children in creative play activities such as art projects, music time, story time.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from [Number] to [Number].
Cashier
Market Basket
WARWICK, RI
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Processed returned merchandise by strictly following store return and exchange procedures.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pilgrim High School
Warwick, RI06-2023
Skills
- Activities Planning
- Activities Leadership
- Classroom Instruction
- Social Development
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Activity Planning
- Lesson Plan Development
- Child Supervision
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Safety Awareness
- Group Management
- Safety Understanding
Affiliations
- I played on the girls soccer team for my high school.
- I was on the yearbook board for my high school.
- I coached an under 10 soccer teams when I was 16.
Timeline
Daycare Worker
Hoxsie Elementary
03.2023 - 06.2024
Cashier
Market Basket
01.2021 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Pilgrim High School