Keliah Thomas
Killeen,TX
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with experience as a Teacher's Assistant at Manor Middle School, skilled in fostering student engagement and adapting learning materials. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to maintaining a safe environment, I excel in building trusting relationships and enhancing children's emotional and academic growth.
Experienced with creating safe and engaging environment for children. Uses effective communication to interact with both children and parents, ensuring clear understanding of expectations. Track record of managing multiple tasks simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Professional childcare provider with comprehensive understanding of child development and behavior management. Skilled in creating structured and fun environment that promotes learning and growth. Known for reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting dynamic needs of families and fostering positive relationships.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
N/a
Killeen, TX
2020 - Current
- Supervised children during playtime and homework, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas, fostering a tidy space for learning and play.
- Adapted care strategies based on individual children's needs and preferences, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Built trusting relationships with children, encouraging open communication and emotional support.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
Teacher's Assistant
Manor Middle School
Manor, TX
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement strategies.
- Supported individualized instruction by adapting materials for diverse learning needs.
- Coordinated small group activities to reinforce lesson objectives and enhance comprehension.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to ensure academic growth and development.
- Collaborated with educators to develop and implement effective lesson plans and assessments.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shoemaker Highschool
Killeen, TX05-2028
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Following directions
- Critical thinking
- Dependability
- Child supervision
- Attention to detail
- Maintaining safe environment
- Conflict resolution
- Toddler care experience
- Childcare
- Active listening
- Adaptability and resilience
- Managing routines
- School-age children experience
- Homework assistance
- Upholding discipline rules
- Infant care experience
- Professionalism and discretion
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Manor Middle School
06.2022 - 05.2023
Babysitter
N/a
2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Shoemaker Highschool