Kianna Williams
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Dynamic and nurturing toddler teacher with extensive experience at Holy Family Day Home, adept at implementing a Reggio-inspired curriculum that fosters children's social and emotional growth. Recognized for strong communication skills and sound judgment, I create engaging learning environments that promote problem-solving and curiosity among young learners.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler Teacher
Holy Family Day Home
San Francisco, California
08.2024 - Current
- Care for children ages 2 to 3 years old.
- Implement an age-appropriate, Reggio-inspired curriculum daily.
- Organize and lead activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Planned group activities to help children's development of vital socialization, communication, and problem-solving.
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual needs in order to maximize learning potentials.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessment results, developmental milestones achieved.
- Assessed toddlers' development levels on a regular basis using observation methods such as anecdotal records or checklists.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly regarding their child's progress and responding promptly to any questions or concerns they had.
- Collaborated with other teachers in planning lessons that were tailored to meet the needs of each child.
Support Staff Teacher
Holy Family Day Home
San Francisco, California
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked with children ages 1 to 5 years of age.
- Worked in different classrooms based on the classroom needs.
- Assisted the teachers in enforcing classroom expectations and routines to keep children on schedule and operating at a consistent level.
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's day.
Substitute Teacher
Early Childhood Education STEP
San Francisco, CA
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked with children ages 1-5 years of age
- Worked at various child care centers throughout San Francisco
- Assisted towards enforcing classroom expectations and routines to keep children on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Helped implement lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate children about key concepts.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Infant Toddler Teacher and Specialists
Holy Family Day Home
San Francisco, CA
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities developmental milestones.
- Cared for children ages 3 mos- 3 years old
- Trained colleagues regarding classroom policies and expectations
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Planned group activities to help children development vital socialization, communication, and problem-solving
Infant and Toddler Teacher
El Sobrante KinderCare
El Sobrante, CA
04.2012 - 05.2015
- Cared for children 3 mos- 2 years old
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, developmental milestones, and behaviors
- Encouraged children's curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving at their developmental levels
- Kept a kid-friendly environment with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.
Toddler Teacher
Cross Cultural Family Center
San Francisco, CA
10.2009 - 05.2011
- Cared for children ages 18 mos- 2 years old
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing a variety of classroom and outside activities
- Used play-based learning strategies, such as crafts and games, to provide a variety of learning opportunities
- Communicated with parents daily regarding their child's daily performance
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
Infant Toddler Floater/ Associate Teacher
Holy Family Day Home
San Francisco, CA
09.2002 - 10.2008
- Organized classroom materials to assist teachers in planning daily activities and instruction
- Kept daily logs of the children's behavior, sleeping patterns, meals, and activities
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for the sake of the children's health and classroom efficiency
- Assisted Teachers with breaks and helped care for their primary children until they returned
Floater Teacher Assistant
C5 Children's School
San Francisco, CA
06.2000 - 03.2002
- Assisted with classroom activities such as art, music and movement, story time
- Kept the environment safe and clean for the children and their families
- Assisted Teachers with breaks, and basic care needs for the children
- Greeted and communicated with staff and families daily
Infant and Toddler Teacher Assistant
Aquatic Park School
Berkeley, CA
11.1998 - 05.2000
- Cared for children ages 2 mos-2 years old
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Communicated with colleagues and families on a daily basis
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for infant and toddler-age children.
- Assisted Teachers with breaks by taking care of their primary children
Education
City College of San Francisco
Skills
- I am calm
- Patient
- Team player
- Positive and optimistic
- Dedicated and hardworking
- Reliable and open-minded
- I communicate efficiently
- I am nurturing and warm
- Attentive towards children
- Observant
- Intuitive
- Active and good listener
- Teaching Life Skills
- Sound Judgment
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Toddler Teacher
Holy Family Day Home
08.2024 - Current
Support Staff Teacher
Holy Family Day Home
07.2022 - 08.2024
Substitute Teacher
Early Childhood Education STEP
11.2021 - 06.2022
Infant Toddler Teacher and Specialists
Holy Family Day Home
06.2015 - 06.2021
Infant and Toddler Teacher
El Sobrante KinderCare
04.2012 - 05.2015
Toddler Teacher
Cross Cultural Family Center
10.2009 - 05.2011
Infant Toddler Floater/ Associate Teacher
Holy Family Day Home
09.2002 - 10.2008
Floater Teacher Assistant
C5 Children's School
06.2000 - 03.2002
Infant and Toddler Teacher Assistant
Aquatic Park School
11.1998 - 05.2000
City College of San Francisco
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