Kenna Fowkes
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Proactive Infant Teacher with extensive experience in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for infants and ensuring cleanliness and hygiene. Skilled in developing strong relationships with parents, managing classroom behavior, and supporting emotional needs. Brings a strong work ethic, professionalism, and a nurturing attitude to foster child development and safety. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Playhard LLC
03.2024 - Current
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
- Supported the emotional needs of infants through consistent care, comfort, and validation of feelings.
- Enhanced infant learning by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational games.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Improved communication skills among infants by incorporating sign language into daily routines.
Salon Cleaner
Texture Salon & Spa
09.2023 - Current
- Reduced cross-contamination risks by sanitizing all workstations and equipment thoroughly after each client.
- Maintained a welcoming atmosphere by promptly removing trash and debris from common areas.
- Enhanced salon cleanliness by diligently sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming all floor surfaces.
- Increased staff productivity by maintaining clean and orderly break rooms and restrooms for employee use.
- Boosted overall salon presentation with regular dusting and polishing of fixtures, displays, and retail products.
- Maintained an organized and clutter-free environment by removing and storing personal belongings of staff members during shifts.
Teacher
Happy Hearts Daycare
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Restaurant Hostess
Red Lobster
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by supporting coworkers during peak hours or when understaffed.
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
- Trained new hostess staff members on company policies, procedures, and best practices ensuring consistency across all shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Street School
Tulsa, OK12.2023
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Patience and Empathy
- Safety awareness
- Housekeeping skills
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Infant CPR Certification
- Social Skills Development
- Strong Work Ethic
- Customer Service
- Friendly and likeable
- Time Management
- Nurturing Attitude
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Playhard LLC
03.2024 - Current
Salon Cleaner
Texture Salon & Spa
09.2023 - Current
Teacher
Happy Hearts Daycare
03.2023 - 05.2023
Restaurant Hostess
Red Lobster
10.2020 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Street School
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