Kia Thompson
Columbus
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with a proven track record. All professional trainings are in Occrra. Enhancing team collaboration and implementing programs. Expertise in child development and a commitment to hygiene and safety foster a nurturing environment. Recognized for building strong parent-teacher relationships and promoting social growth in infants.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Little Buckeye Learning Center
04.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to infant developmental milestones.
- Fostered nurturing environment promoting social and emotional growth in infants.
- Implemented daily routines ensuring safety and comfort for all children.
- Assisted in maintaining clean and organized classroom space for effective learning.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate progress and address concerns effectively.
- Supported team members by sharing resources and strategies for effective teaching practices.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Director
Divine Peace Learning Center
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance organizational efficiency
- Implemented performance metrics to monitor team effectiveness
- Led training sessions to foster employee development and knowledge sharing
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH01-2012
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Patience and calmness
- Professionalism and ethics
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Child development expertise
- Motor skill development
- Early childhood education
- Feeding and diapering proficiency
- Infant safety
- Friendly and likeable
- Loves children
- Adaptability and flexibility
- CPR and first aid
- Curriculum implementation
- Age-appropriate activities
Timeline
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Little Buckeye Learning Center
04.2025 - Current
Director
Divine Peace Learning Center
07.2021 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
Columbus State Community College
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