Kimberly Culbert
Hanover,PA
Summary
Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Well-versed in lesson planning, housekeeping and positive reinforcement. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities. Works well with kids of all ages as well as adult staff.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Worker
New Beginnings
Hanover, PA
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for the children by adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Established rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times, fostering open lines of communication.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by facilitating group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Fostered creativity in children through engaging art projects, imaginative playtime, and other stimulating activities.
Custodian
Hanover Public School District
Hanover, PA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
Childcare Worker
Hanover Day Nursery
Hanover, PA
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for the children by adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Established rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times, fostering open lines of communication.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Fostered creativity in children through engaging art projects, imaginative playtime, and other stimulating activities.
Childcare Lead Teacher
Zwingli Christian School
East Berlin, PA
03.1994 - 09.2019
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities by using songs, visual cues, and verbal reminders to keep children engaged while minimizing disruptions.
- Assisted with the ongoing evaluation and revision of curriculum materials to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in early childhood education.
- Upheld the integrity of the childcare program by adhering to all state licensing regulations, accreditation requirements, and internal policies.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by adhering to established health and safety protocols and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Boosted children''s literacy and numeracy skills through engaging hands-on activities and materials.
- Established strong relationships with parents through open lines of communication, regular updates, and informative parent-teacher conferences.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that integrated play-based learning opportunities for cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and creative development.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Education
High School Diploma -
Truth Christian School
New Oxford, PA06.1988
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patience and Empathy
- Art and Craft Activities
- Activity Planning
- Rest Time Monitoring
- Indoor Play Supervision
- Positive Reinforcement
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Child Safety
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Lesson implementation
- Progress Reporting
- Childcare
Timeline
Childcare Worker
New Beginnings
08.2022 - 02.2023
Custodian
Hanover Public School District
05.2022 - 08.2022
Childcare Worker
Hanover Day Nursery
10.2019 - 05.2022
Childcare Lead Teacher
Zwingli Christian School
03.1994 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Truth Christian School