Kayla Johnson

• Guiding and maintaining the care and development of children from infants to 3 years of age in a classroom setting.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Incorporated music, art and literature into the curriculum
• Provides a variety of developmentally appropriate activities and materials as the children develop.
• Teaches children using techniques in accordance with NAEYC.
• Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Preparing and engaging in family style eating.
• Complying with the Health Department, Department of Human Services and USDA- CACFP.
• Maintained a safe environment by adhering to state regulations.
• Assessed children's progress, adapting teaching methods to ensure developmental milestones are met.
• Increased parent involvement in children''s education by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on child progress.
• Conducting biannual family conferences
• Maintained a structured daily schedule of the classroom
• Created a nurturing environment promoting safety, exploration, and learning among children.
• Planning and engaging in Circle Time.
• Implementing Conscious Discipline through day-to-day care
• Guiding children during nap/rest time
• Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, toileting and hygienic care.
• Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
• Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
• Empowered young learners by guiding them towards independence in self-help tasks such as dressing themselves or cleaning up after snack time.

Responsible for the care of special needs children and adults, including those with learning disabilities, mental challenges, and physical impairments.

Duties include

• Maintain a structured and safe environment through daily schedules and routines.
• Provide compassionate care to individuals, ensuring comfort and well-being in daily activities.
• Adapt to caregiving strategies to meet the individuals needs, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
• Built strong relationships with individuals to deliver emotional support and companionship.
• Support daily hygiene needs of individual by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care, personal grooming and medication reminders.
• Change dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
• Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping..
• Meal preparation tailored to the individual
• Administering medication
• Assisting with study time
• Providing transportation when needed
• Additional responsibilities include observing behavioral changes as well as following care plans provided by parents and/or family.

• Supported daily classroom activities, fostering a positive learning environment for toddlers.
• Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Monitored toddler behavior, promoting social skills and emotional development through guided interactions.
• Collaborated with lead teacher to assess individual learning needs and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
• Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.
• Assisted in the implementation of daily routines, including mealtime, naptime, outdoor play, and transitions between activities.
• Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
• Assisted in gathering materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
• Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Teaches children using techniques in accordance with NAEYC.
• Complying with the Health Department, Department of Human Services and USDA- CACFP.
• Implementing Conscious Discipline through day-to-day care.
• Assisting the Lead Teacher while engaging in Circle Time.
• Created a nurturing environment promoting safety, exploration, and learning among children.
• Maintained a safe environment by adhering to state regulations.
• Assessed children's progress, adapting teaching methods to ensure developmental milestones are met.
• Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, toileting and hygienic care.
• Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.

• Assisted in guiding a classroom with 13 Toddlers (18-36 Mon) with developmental disabilities and children without developmental disabilities
• Creating a family classroom
• Implementing the Frog street Curriculum guided by the Lead Teacher
• Implementing Conscious Discipline through day-to-day care.
• Working together as a team with the co-teachers, therapists and parents for the goals of the child
• Maintained an inclusive, educational and safe classroom to ensure the optimal growth of each child.
• Helped maintain a structured daily schedule of the classroom
• Assisted the Lead Teacher while engaging in circle time
• Ensuring the therapy goals of the child are being implemented in the classroom
• Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
• Assisted in diapering/toilet and hygienic needs for the children.
• Preparing and engaging in family style eating
• Guiding children during nap/rest time
• Assisting with tube feedings
• Assisting with Oxygen tanks/compressor, nasal cannula tubing, O2 monitors
• Help implement the activities of the current timeline in the curriculum
• Administer medication
• Attending staff meetings and trainings

I assisted Individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes.

Duties include

• Meal preparation
• Administer medication
• Daily hygienic needs
• Toileting and brief changes
• Light housekeeping
• Following a strict routine with the clients,
• Practicing proper body mechanics when transferring clients
• Using a body sling to transfer patients to and from destinations in the home
• Proving transportation for clients using a wheelchair accessible vehicle
• Giving nutrients through a G tube
• Monitoring behavior in each individual
• Documenting patients daily outcomes
• Maintaining a fun and safe environment in a clients home.