Kierra Walske
Rochester,MN
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 8 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Self-employeed
Rochester, MN
01.2021 - Current
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Assisted older siblings in tutoring younger ones by creating well-structured educational sessions focused on improving academic performance.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
- Expanded cultural awareness through exposure to diverse activities, literature, and cuisine, fostering an appreciation for global perspectives in young minds.
Lead Infant Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
Rochester, MN
06.2016 - Current
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Boosted communication skills among infants through engaging storytelling and song sessions.
- Maintained accurate records of each infant''s developmental milestones, achievements, and areas for improvement.
- Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons.
- Conducted regular assessments of infant progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered language development in infants by incorporating sign language instruction into daily interactions and teaching routines.
- Cultivated an inclusive atmosphere within the classroom by addressing diverse cultural backgrounds through multicultural lesson plans and resources.
Part Time Manager
Maurices
Rochester, MN
05.2016 - 06.2023
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN12.2019
High School Diploma -
John Marshall Senior High School
Rochester, MN06.2015
Skills
- Child Supervision
- Educational Support
- Activity Planning
- Approachable
- Childcare
- Early Childhood Development
- Cheerful and Energetic
- Patience and understanding
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Infant care experience
- First aid certified
- Time management
- Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Curricula
Timeline
Nanny
Self-employeed
01.2021 - Current
Lead Infant Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
06.2016 - Current
Part Time Manager
Maurices
05.2016 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
High School Diploma -
John Marshall Senior High School