Kayla Zissis
Bettendorf,IA
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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Lead Teacher
Formative Years Growing And Learning Center
2020.09 - 2022.05
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Assistant Teacher
Christ Family Daycare Center
2020.03 - 2020.07
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
Assistant Teacher
Red Apple Daycare Center
2018.12 - 2019.10
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Monitored and enforced adequate supply and material inventory.
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
Assistant Teacher
Formative Years Learning Community
2018.05 - 2018.08
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Assistant Teacher
University Community Childcare Center
2017.05 - 2017.08
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Dining Center Worker
Iowa State University Residential Dining Center
2014.08 - 2015.01
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Scott Community College
05.2023
High school diploma -
Grace M. Davis High School
05.2014
Skills
- Child CPR
- Administrative Support
- Curriculum Design
- Update Records
- Care Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Core Curriculum and Standards
Timeline
Infant Lead Teacher
Formative Years Growing And Learning Center
2020.09 - 2022.05
Assistant Teacher
Christ Family Daycare Center
2020.03 - 2020.07
Assistant Teacher
Red Apple Daycare Center
2018.12 - 2019.10
Assistant Teacher
Formative Years Learning Community
2018.05 - 2018.08
Assistant Teacher
University Community Childcare Center
2017.05 - 2017.08
Dining Center Worker
Iowa State University Residential Dining Center
2014.08 - 2015.01
Associate of Arts -
Scott Community College
High school diploma -
Grace M. Davis High School
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