Kayla VanDyken
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Brighter Beginnings Daycare, LLC
09.2018 - Current
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Secretary
Ascension Borgess Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine
05.2014 - 12.2017
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Patient Care Associate
Heritage Community Of Kalamazoo
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily interactions.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Daycare Teacher
Ark Angels Daycare
10.2005 - 11.2012
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gull Lake High School
Richland, MI06.2007
Skills
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Student Engagement and Development
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Strong Work Ethic
- Child CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Brighter Beginnings Daycare, LLC
09.2018 - Current
Secretary
Ascension Borgess Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine
05.2014 - 12.2017
Patient Care Associate
Heritage Community Of Kalamazoo
11.2012 - 05.2014
Daycare Teacher
Ark Angels Daycare
10.2005 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Gull Lake High School
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