Hi, I’m
Kelly Keschner
Laguna Hills,CA
“The only way out is up.”
Inside Out
Summary
Seeking a position where patience and customer service will benefit the company. Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
Certification
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Renaissance ClupSportAliso Viejo
Daycare Attendant
04.2022 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Changed diapers, assisted with potty training, fed preschoolers.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Developed relationships with families that foster trust, respect and communication regarding their child's progress.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Kept play area organized, cleaned toys and equipment after use.
- Provided guidance on appropriate problem-solving strategies when conflicts arose between children.
- Read stories to the children to encourage language development and literacy skills.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Worked with up to 30 preschoolers at a time
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley San Juan Capistrano, CA
Youth Development Professional
01.2023 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring, supervising and engaging youth in daily routines and programming.
- Developed strategies to motivate disengaged or struggling youth.
- Oversaw safety and security of each youth under supervision.
- Promoted positive self-esteem and growth
- Provided homework help and tutoring in specific subjects.
Aliso Viejo Country ClubAliso Viejo
KidsKave Worker
05.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Developed and established professional working relationships with staff from various levels both within and outside department.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from five to twelve
Education
California State University - FullertonFullerton, CA
Masters of Counseling from Counseling
08.2023 - Current
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor's degree in Psychology
05.2023
University Overview
- Cum Laude Recipient
- 3.54 GPA
- Participated and Awarded Sash in Psychology Honor Society (Psi Chi) 2023
- Participated and Awarded Sash in Psychology Department Student Association (PDSA) 2022-2023
Saddleback Community College
A.A. in Psychology
05.2021
University Overview
- Dean’s List Academic Excellence- April 2021
Laguna Hills High School
06.2019
University Overview
- “Soaring Hawk” Award Recipient- June 2017
- Academic Achievement: Exceptional Standard of Scholarship-June 2016
Skills
- Child Supervision
- Housekeeping
- Activity Planning
- Reading Skills
- Early Childhood Knowledge
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Patience and understanding for different children's needs
- Customer Service
- Potty training and diapering
Affiliations
- Girl Scouts of America: June 2005- June 2015
Certification
- AED Certified
- Infant/Pediatric CPR Certified
- Adult CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
California State University - Fullerton
Masters of Counseling from Counseling
08.2023 - Current
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley
01.2023 - 05.2023
Daycare Attendant
Renaissance ClupSport
04.2022 - 07.2024
KidsKave Worker
Aliso Viejo Country Club
05.2019 - 02.2020
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor's degree in Psychology
Saddleback Community College
A.A. in Psychology