Kendall Gronholz
Graceville
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated person with experience as a daycare teacher at Precious Angels Daycare Center, excelling in compassion, care, and parent communication. Proven ability to foster child development through creative activities and maintain safety compliance, creating a nurturing environment that promotes learning and growth. Strong team collaboration and the ability to work through ever-changing situations that are bound to come up with children.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Precious Angels Daycare Center
Sioux Falls
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring a safe and fun space for children to learn.
- Facilitated communication with parents about child progress and daily experiences.
- Implemented creative arts and crafts projects to enhance children's fine motor skills.
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom, promoting healthy habits among children.
- Assisted in training new staff on classroom management and safety protocols.
- Observed children's behavior to identify their individual needs and interests effectively.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
Lifeguard
City of Ortonville
Ortonville
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored pool activities to ensure swimmer safety and compliance with regulations.
- Enforced facility rules and guidelines to promote a safe environment for all guests.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, administering first aid as needed.
- Educated patrons on water safety practices through conversations.
- Maintained cleanliness of the pool area to ensure a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ortonville High School
Ortonville, MN05-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy Certificate
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SDSkills
- Parent communication
- Lesson planning
- Safety compliance
- Child development
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Creative thinking
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
- Was CPR certified as a Lifeguard and Daycare Teacher. Willing to get re-certified.
Affiliations
- Participates in volleyball leagues in the summer and winter.
- Taking up golf on a regular bases and entering tournaments.
- Enjoy reading, coloring and hanging out with my niece and nephew.
- Have been babysitting since I was 15 and currently still enjoy doing so.
Accomplishments
- Voted MVP and all conference multiple years in volleyball and basketball.
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Precious Angels Daycare Center
09.2023 - 08.2024
Lifeguard
City of Ortonville
05.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Ortonville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy Certificate
Southeast Technical Institute