Dedicated to supporting the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development of young children while providing a safe, nurturing environment to boost learning with a desire to provide care for young children and to help them learn positive skills in a positive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Lead Teacher
Bright Beginnings Childcare And Learning Center
Chisago City, MN
12.2024 - Current
Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to promote each developmental domain.
Enhanced curriculum by integrating interactive hands on learning activities that fosters creativity.
Maintained classroom environment that adhere to safety regulations while promoting a nurturing atmosphere for learning.
Monitored and documented developmental milestones to ensure individualized learning approaches.
Improved communication skills among infants by incorporating sign language into daily routines.
Infant Teacher
Early Years Academy
Cambridge, MN
06.2021 - 06.2023
Kept classroom and feeding areas clean to maintain safe and clean environment
Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
Promoted development of social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and communication skills
Provide safe and nurturing learning environment
Sanitize toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Implemented age-appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of each individual child
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Youth Direct Support Professional
Residential Services, Inc.
Mora, MN
05.2020 - 01.2021
Provided daily care for two children ages 11 and 15 with diagnoses including reactive attachment disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, and oppositional defiance disorder.
Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behaviors and maintain positive encounters.
Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions
Monitored clients and documented daily routine, physical, and behavioral changes or concerns.
Assisted clients to support independence and well-being.
Administered medication as directed by a physician and followed medication administration procedures.
Provided direct care, behavioral intervention, skill-building activities, and assistance to clients.
Nanny
Self Employed
Cambridge, MN
11.2019 - 09.2020
Provided direct care for 3 month old infant in home setting
Supported the development of cognitive, fine and gross motor, physical, language and social emotional skills.
Fostered positive communication with parents regarding child development
Provided age appropriate activities such as reading, singing, tummy time, going on walks, and mirror play.
Maintained a nurturing, positive and safe environment for infants
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN
12.2022
Skills
Evidence-Based behavioral Interventions
Developmental Delays Experience
Goal Setting
Medication Administration
Observation and documentation
Positive Reinforcement
Relationship Building
Children Psychology Knowledge and/or Ethics
Infant, Child and Adult CPR/First Aid certified
Experience caring for infants with fetal growth restriction (FGR)
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