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Kayla Watts

Stroudsburg,PA

Summary

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Compassionate Daycare Teacher offering 2 years of experience coordinating activities to promote physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth in children. Well-versed in positive reinforcement and behavior redirection.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Daycare Teacher

Magical Adventure
Allentown, PA
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Maintained records of attendance, meals served, nap times, diaper changes.
  • Assessed developmental progress of each child through observations and documented results.
  • Encouraged positive behavior in young students by using positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's development and progress at daycare center.
  • Attended staff meetings and trainings related to childcare topics.
  • Observed each student's performance closely in order to identify any learning difficulties or behavioral issues.
  • Enforced health regulations set by the state government for daycare centers.
  • Participated in community events related to early childhood education.
  • Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities to stimulate children's physical, social, intellectual, and emotional growth.
  • Conducted daily health checks of all children enrolled in the daycare program.
  • Provided guidance and support to other teachers in order to ensure a safe learning environment for all children.

Lead Daycare Teacher

Little Archies Daycare Inc
Allentown, PA
12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provided guidance and support to other teachers in order to ensure a safe learning environment for all children.
  • Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities to stimulate children's physical, social, intellectual, and emotional growth.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's development and progress at daycare center.
  • Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when needed according to daycare policies.
  • Established good relationships with parents by providing them regular updates about their child's activities.
  • Collaborated with other team members in creating an effective learning environment for the children.
  • Observed each student's performance closely in order to identify any learning difficulties or behavioral issues.

PCA

Abode Care Of Allentown
Emmaus, PA
04.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
  • Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
  • Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
  • Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
  • Educated families about proper nutrition for their loved ones in order to maintain good health.
  • Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Stroudsburg Senior High School South
East Stroudsburg, PA
06-2019

Skills

  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Classroom Organization
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Activity Planning
  • Meal Preparation
  • Lesson Planning
  • Story time, arts, and crafts
  • Dementia Care
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Transfer Techniques
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Basic nursing care
  • Emergency Response
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Restocking supplies
  • Sterilization techniques

Certification

  • CPR
  • Professional Development Certificate Of Completion
  • Recognizing And Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated And Permissive Reporting In Pennsylvania
  • Professional Development Certificate Of Completion

Timeline

Lead Daycare Teacher

Magical Adventure
01.2023 - 09.2023

Lead Daycare Teacher

Little Archies Daycare Inc
12.2022 - 08.2023

PCA

Abode Care Of Allentown
04.2021 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

East Stroudsburg Senior High School South
Kayla Watts