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Kelly Johnson
Vermillion,SD
Summary
Resourceful education professional with a progressive career in team building and program oversight. Skilled in coordinating facility space, resources, and staff to meet diverse needs. Motivated to embrace new challenges while demonstrating strong work ethic, adaptability, and effective interpersonal skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
Kelly Johnson
Vermillion
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Developed daily educational activities for children to enhance learning and development.
- Oversaw compliance with health and safety regulations for child care facilities.
- Implemented parent communication strategies to foster strong relationships and support.
- Maintained records of children's progress and developmental milestones regularly.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula designed to stimulate physical, mental and emotional development in young children.
- Established relationships with parents and guardians to foster strong communication regarding their child's progress.
- Managed budgeting responsibilities related to payroll expenses, rent payments and supplies purchases.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, immunizations and other relevant information for each child.
- Interacted regularly with students throughout the day by playing games, reading stories or engaging them in creative activities.
- Resolved conflicts between children or between children and staff members in a timely manner.
- Ordered necessary materials or equipment required by state regulations.
Daycare Teacher
Shelley Fick
Vermillion
05.2022 - 02.2025
- Supervised children in daily activities and ensured their safety and well-being.
- Planned engaging educational activities to promote social and cognitive skills.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment for children's play and learning.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and daily experiences.
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring nutritious options for children's dietary needs.
- Monitored children's behavior, implementing positive reinforcement strategies as needed.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
- Monitored children's play activities to ensure safety.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Engaged children in creative play activities such as art projects, music time, story time.
- Provided snacks and meals in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing praise and reinforcement of desired behaviors.
- Ensured proper supervision of all activities including outdoor playtime.
- Instructed young children in basic educational concepts such as numbers, shapes, colors, letters.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Assisted in potty training and diapering children as needed.
- Maintained accurate daily records of attendance and activities completed by each child.
- Established good relationships with families through open communication about their child's progress.
BSA Aide
Vermillion School District
Vermillion
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Engaged with parents to discuss student progress and address needs, fostering strong communication.
- Monitored student behavior, ensuring compliance with school guidelines.
- Supervised children during before and after school activities, ensuring safety and adherence to guidelines.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean environment for all participants.
- Prepared materials and resources for lessons, enhancing classroom activities.
- Supported staff in organizing school events and activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vermillion School District
Vermillion, SD05-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Addiction Counseling
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD06-2026
Skills
- Program planning
- Activity coordination
- Budget management
- Goal setting
- Organizational skills
- Task prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Self motivation
Timeline
Daycare Owner/Operator
Kelly Johnson
03.2025 - 05.2026
Daycare Teacher
Shelley Fick
05.2022 - 02.2025
BSA Aide
Vermillion School District
05.2020 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Vermillion School District
Some College (No Degree) - Addiction Counseling
University of South Dakota