Kimberly Bishop
Stephenville
Summary
Compassionate ,Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education 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 15 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with parents, children, and caregivers.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Worker
Trafalgar Homes
05.2016 - Current
- Repair washers and dryers at amenities.
- Pool maintenance.
- Perform all maintenance work orders;
- Diagnose and repair refrigerators, microwaves, ovens, dishwashers, and hot water heaters.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Trash out units, clean units, and paint units.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Restored and repaired worn and damaged building components to support appearance, longevity and security.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Installed and maintained plumbing and some HVAC systems.
- Repaired and replaced faulty wiring, light fixtures and other electrical components to reduce risks.
- Responded to emergency fire alarms, plumbing leaks and power outages to implement swift resolutions.
- Performed minor wall repair, and installed drywall.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
Children's Ministry Volunteer
Elk Ridge Baptist Church
06.2016 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented educational programs for youth.
- Helped develop and maintain age-appropriate recreational program to promote spiritual growth through cooperative play.
- Organized and led activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development in children such as games, arts and crafts and storytelling.
- Prepared faith lesson plans and prepared materials for classroom activities.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Encouraged participation of extended family members in worship life and other related activities.
- Participated in ongoing training and study to expand personal knowledge of ministry for easier instruction.
- Reinforced policies for use of check-in and check-out technology.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Served as great role model for children by teaching how to learn, grow and serve as part of church.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new volunteers to assist in both ministry development and general childcare duties.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
- Maintained appropriate communication with parents regarding child activities and incidents.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Assisted with planning, implementing and supervising developmentally rewarding curriculum for assigned age group.
- Supported fun, interactive environment for learning and ministry.
- Reported accidents and incidents to leadership.
Family Nanny
Heinze Family
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
- Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and home school.
- Kept children's areas neat and clean.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children
Physical Therapy Volunteer
Heinze Family
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
- Assessed patient needs through physical exams and evaluations to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
- Implemented specialized physical therapy programs to improve functional mobility and reduce pain for patients with chronic conditions.
Rural Mail Carrier
Acton Post Office
03.2002 - 05.2007
- Sorted mail according to order of address appearance for easy access in field.
- Maintained records on customers with mail forwarding and change of address requests.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Observed traffic and safety regulations for safe transport and delivery of mail.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations while driving, upholding professional service reputation.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests, and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Distributed items on time and to correct locations for punctual, professional mail services.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Collected mail from post office boxes and distributed goods to correct addresses.
- Conducted daily maintenance and safety checks on delivery vehicles, limiting service delays and disruptions.
Education
Associate in Early Childhood Education - Physical Therapy Assistance
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA04.2019
GED -
Tolar High School
Tolar, TX06.1989
Skills
Classroom Organization
Gross Motor Skills Development
Parent-Teacher Communication
Fine motor skills development
Outdoor Play Supervision
Child development expertise
Curriculum Planning
Nutrition knowledge
Social-Emotional Development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Multitasking Abilities
Classroom Management
Child Safety
Strong organizational skills
Reliability and punctuality
Energy and stamina
Task Delegation
Toddler care experience
Activity Planning
Reading and Storytelling
Positive Reinforcement
Early Childhood Development
Behavior management techniques
Potty Training Assistance
Age-Appropriate Recreational Activities
Boundary Setting
Praise and Encouragement
Promoting Good Behavior
Timeline
Children's Ministry Volunteer
Elk Ridge Baptist Church
06.2016 - 04.2024
Maintenance Worker
Trafalgar Homes
05.2016 - Current
Family Nanny
Heinze Family
10.2015 - 03.2016
Physical Therapy Volunteer
Heinze Family
10.2015 - 03.2016
Rural Mail Carrier
Acton Post Office
03.2002 - 05.2007
Associate in Early Childhood Education - Physical Therapy Assistance
Penn Foster Career School
GED -
Tolar High School
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