Kerin Wells
Boston,MA
Summary
Recent Suffolk University graduate with years of experience in fostering positive child development. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Motivated and energetic to meet goals and come up with creative solutions. Compassionate Daycare Teacher offering 4 years of experience coordinating activities to promote physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth in children. Well-versed in positive reinforcement and behavior redirection.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Education Certified Daycare Teacher
Bright Horizons
Boston
07.2022 - Current
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Youth Services Specialist
ABCD
Boston , MA
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Established open communication channels among youths, families, schools, and other stakeholders.
- Encouraged positive relationships between adults and youths through mentoring programs.
- Monitored progress of participants throughout the course of programming cycles.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Verified program performance against goals by assessing regular reports, identified areas in need of improvement and handled service delivery, internal operations, and program outreach.
After School Counselor
YMCA
Natick
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Implemented age-appropriate curriculum established by program leaders
- Worked with children of all abilities by following IEPs documentation
- Oversaw activities such as arts and crafts and games.
Early Education Certified Daycare Teacher
Kiddie Time Education
Marlborough
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Assessed the physical, emotional, and educational needs of children and provided care accordingly
- Communicated with and addressed the concerns of parents
- Maintained a tidy, organized, and functional classroom
- Obtained Early Education Certification for infants and toddlers by meeting curriculum and experience requirements.
Education
Bachelor's - Sociology
Suffolk University
12.2023
Associate - Liberal Arts
Massachusetts Bay Community College
12.2021
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Positive and Cheerful
- Child Psychology Knowledge
- CPR and First Aid
- Accurate Record Keeping
- Social Development Activities
- Strong Work Ethic
- Child Development
- Excellent Communication Skills
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Massachusetts Early Education Certification: first issued 7/10/2020
Accomplishments
- Graduated with honors from Suffolk University
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Services Specialist
ABCD
06.2023 - 09.2024
Early Education Certified Daycare Teacher
Bright Horizons
07.2022 - Current
After School Counselor
YMCA
10.2021 - 01.2022
Early Education Certified Daycare Teacher
Kiddie Time Education
03.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor's - Sociology
Suffolk University
Associate - Liberal Arts
Massachusetts Bay Community College
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