Khaliyah Buchanan
Depew,NY
Summary
Professional caregiver with substantial experience in early childhood education and development. Strong focus on fostering nurturing environment, ensuring safety, and promoting social and cognitive growth in children. Effective collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and excels in creating engaging activities. Reliable and results-driven, with skills in communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
Organized administrative professional prepared for clerical tasks and office management. Proven ability to handle communications, maintain records, and support team functions effectively. Known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and positive outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Provider
Self-employeed
05.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging educational activities to promote cognitive and social development.
- Established a safe and nurturing environment for children, ensuring their well-being and security.
- Managed daily schedules, balancing playtime, meals, and rest periods effectively.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding child progress, behavior, and developmental milestones.
- Designed individualized care plans tailored to each child's needs and interests.
- Evaluated daily operations to identify areas for improvement in service delivery and care quality.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Provided individualized attention to each child, recognizing their unique needs and adapting care accordingly.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques to guide children''s behavior, setting clear expectations for conduct in the daycare setting.
- Supported families during transitions such as toilet training or starting school by providing guidance on strategies for success at home.
- Contributed to maintaining accurate records of attendance, immunizations, allergies, special needs information for each child under care.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Summer Intern
BMHA
07.2013 - 08.2013
- Contributed to brainstorming sessions, generating innovative ideas for marketing campaigns.
- Engaged in client interactions, gathering feedback to enhance service offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced work environment.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Contributed to positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities.
- Participated in planning and execution of community outreach programs, strengthening community relations.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to feedback regarding cleanliness standards.
- Enhanced cleanliness by performing regular sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming tasks.
- Improved overall appearance of the facility with thorough dusting and polishing procedures.
- Maintained a healthy environment by disinfecting surfaces and removing trash daily.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY12-2020
Skills
- Health and safety
- Infant care
- Care planning
- Activities planning
- Early childhood development
- Patience and empathy
- Safety protocols
- Age-appropriate play
- Hygiene maintenance
- Parental partnership
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Friendly and respectful
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- File organization
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Microsoft office
- Copying documents
- Maintaining records
- Document management
- File management
- Workload management
Timeline
Daycare Provider
Self-employeed
05.2020 - Current
Summer Intern
BMHA
07.2013 - 08.2013
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Erie Community College