Kayla Sweet
Green River,UT
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with a track record of fostering child development at Puddle Jumpers Learning Center. Excelled in creating safe, engaging environments, enhancing social skills, and implementing effective sanitation practices. Skilled in parent communication and teamwork, significantly improving support networks and educational strategies. Demonstrates proficiency in operating cash registers and maintaining inventory, ensuring customer satisfaction and safety. Experienced in caring for infants as young as 4 weeks. Familiar with feeding, changing and physical development needs. Adept at teaching baby sign language and promoting positive behaviors.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Puddle Jumpers Learning Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breast milk, formula and solids to infants.
Gas Station Attendant
Loves Travel Stop
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Built trustful relationships with customers to encourage return visits.
- Processed fuel and merchandise transactions by operating POS system with accuracy.
- Maintained inventory of all saleable items.
- Checked customer identification for alcohol and cigarettes
- Maintained clean and orderly work station.
- Followed safety protocols while working, avoiding accidents and injuries.
- Removed safety hazards, soiled items, and trash from customer areas.
Daycare Floater
Small World Child Care Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Sanitized tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Kept children between ages of 0 and 5 safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Daycare Floater
Happy Zone Childcare Center
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
Education
No Degree - Elementary School Teaching
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2029
High School Diploma -
Taylorsville High School
Taylorsville, UT06.2021
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Stocking shelves
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Safety awareness
- Housekeeping skills
- Friendly and likeable
- Parent Communication
- Customer Service
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Operating cash register
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Puddle Jumpers Learning Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Gas Station Attendant
Loves Travel Stop
10.2022 - 12.2022
Daycare Floater
Small World Child Care Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
Daycare Floater
Happy Zone Childcare Center
08.2020 - 10.2021
No Degree - Elementary School Teaching
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Taylorsville High School
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