KENDAHL MORRISON
Madison,WI
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Educator with education in child development. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with families, colleagues, and administration. Classroom experience producing problem solving abilities, observation and analysis, and intentional planning skills. Committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher-Infants
Bee Balm Learning Center
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided nurturing and developmentally appropriate care for infants aged six weeks
to 16 months in a licensed child care setting - Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to encourage overall development and growth of every child
- Kept meticulous daily records of meal counts, attendance, ratio, and medical forms
- Logged all activities, care, and photos throughout the day in real time using Brightwheel
- Regularly updated and documented child progress, observations, and milestones
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions
- Completed surveys, questionnaires, and formal screenings for individual children
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to ensure continuity of care and maintained
open communication about infants' daily routines, progress, and milestones - Supported infants' social, emotional, and cognitive development using play-based approaches to learning
- Administered first aid and responded to emergencies or incidents in accordance with
established safety protocols
Assistant Teacher- Infants
Spartan Child Development Center
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided nurturing and developmentally appropriate care for infants aged two weeks to 12 months in a licensed child care setting
- Assisted Lead Teacher in creating and implementing developmentally appropriate, engaging lesson plans in various subject areas using the HighScope Curriculum
- Assisted Lead Teacher in regularly updating and documenting child progress using HighScope's Child Observation Record (COR Advantage)
- Assisted Lead Teacher in writing and posting infant schedules, allergy information, and updated Primary Caretaker documentation
- Administered first aid and responded to emergencies or incidents in accordance with established safety protocols
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to ensure continuity of care and maintained open communication about infants' daily routines, progress, and milestones
- Supported infants' social, emotional, and cognitive development through play and interaction
- Rotated classroom materials and continuously maintained a safe, clean environment
Professional Staff Substitute- Infant/Toddler
Spartan Child Development Center
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Served as substitute in the absence of the Lead or Assistant Teachers
- Followed and implemented lesson plans and infant schedules written by Lead or Assistant Teachers
- Assisted with administering basic first aid and responded to emergencies in accordance with established safety procedures
- Communicated with parents and guardians about child's day, and updated classroom teachers upon their return
- Supported Lead and Assistant Teachers in carrying out daily activities and care
Teacher's Aide- Infant/Toddler
Spartan Child Development Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported Lead and Assistant Teachers in carrying out daily activities and care
- Interacted with children and supported their needs
- Tidied up classroom areas after mealtimes and as needed
Student/Volunteer Teacher- Preschool
Michigan State University Child Development Laboratory
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Student position used to gain field experience and experience writing and
implementing lesson plans for children ages 3-5 - Assisted Lead Teachers by providing one-on-one support to students, aiding in
classroom management, and facilitating group activities - Adapted instructional materials and teaching strategies to accommodate diverse
learning styles and abilities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development And Early Education: Birth To Kindergarten And Special Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2023
High School Diploma -
East Lansing High School
East Lansing, MI05.2021
Skills
- Knowledge of child and infant development
- Lesson plan creation and implementation
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to adapt to the changing needs and routines of infants and young children throughout the day
- Ability to create inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and home to school connection
- Commitment to staying informed about current research and best practices in infant and child care
- Participation in ongoing training and professional development
- Ability to observe and assess behaviors, milestones, and developmental progress
- Ability to effectively and efficiently complete and file necessary paperwork in an organized manner
- Use of assessment data to tailor activities to meet individual child needs
- Ability to maintain a clean and organized environment, including proper sanitation of toys and equipment
- Maintaining open communication with colleagues, administrators, and families while respecting confidentiality
Certification
Certifications:
- Infant Safe Sleep-Michigan Registry, 05/2023
- Child CPR AED-American Red Cross, 09/2025
- Infant CPR AED-American Red Cross, 09/2025
- Biohazard Safety-Michigan Registry, 02/2024
- Infant Safe Sleep-Michigan Registry, 05/2023
- DCF Infant Toddler Requirement-Michigan Registry 05/2023
Trainings (in the past year):
- Role of the Lead Teacher in Onboarding and Supervising Assistant Teachers- 10/2024
- Supervising and Embracing Risky Play- 10/2024
- How Do I Relate and Share Professionally-10/2024
- Embracing Anti-Bias Values- 10/2024
- Hummingbird Teacher Training-10/2024
- Granting Children Their Emotions- 11/2024
- Learning Environments and Curriculums Through the Lens of Developmentally Appropriate Practice- 04/2025
- Communicating with Families to Support Children with Developmental Delays- 08/2025
- Separation Anxiety Training- 08/2025
- When Children Bite Training- 08/2025
- Sun Safety- 08/2025
- Home Childcare Basics- 08/2025
Timeline
Lead Teacher-Infants
Bee Balm Learning Center
09.2024 - 08.2025
Assistant Teacher- Infants
Spartan Child Development Center
10.2023 - 07.2024
Professional Staff Substitute- Infant/Toddler
Spartan Child Development Center
08.2023 - 10.2023
Teacher's Aide- Infant/Toddler
Spartan Child Development Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Student/Volunteer Teacher- Preschool
Michigan State University Child Development Laboratory
09.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development And Early Education: Birth To Kindergarten And Special Education
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
East Lansing High School
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