Kimberly Mumford
LEBANON
Summary
Dedicated Home Childcare Provider with expertise in early childhood education, positive reinforcement, and safety consciousness. Committed to fostering emotional and social development in children through engaging activities and a nurturing environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
Lebanon, IL
12.2007 - Current
- Delivered nurturing care to children, fostering emotional and social development.
- Developed engaging educational activities tailored to individual learning styles.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and concerns.
- Implemented behavior management techniques, promoting positive interactions among children.
- Adapted daily schedules to meet the evolving needs of children under care.
- Built strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Maintained clean and organized living and play areas to promote child health and safety.
- Developed engaging activities to help children learn and grow.
- Established and followed stable routine for children to meet emotional and developmental needs.
- Enhanced child development by implementing age-appropriate educational activities and playtime.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor excursions like visits to local parks or nature walks around the neighborhood.
- Encouraged and supported self-help skills to establish independence.
- Maintained cleanliness of childcare spaces by performing regular housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishes, and sanitizing toys.
- Assisted with toileting, dressing and hygiene to meet child's personal needs.
- Monitored children's development and discussed observations with parents.
- Provided emotional support to children by actively listening and offering guidance when needed.
- Served as a positive role model for children in my care by exhibiting patience, kindness, and a strong work ethic on a daily basis.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, mealtime, and playtime, creating a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Encouraged positive behavior by setting clear expectations and providing consistent discipline.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Established a safe and nurturing environment for children, resulting in increased trust from parents.
- Improved language skills in young learners through engaging storytelling sessions and interactive games.
- Administered medication following instructions from parents and physicians.
- Developed customized care plans to address the individual needs of each child, ensuring their well-being and growth.
- Efficiently managed the financial aspects of a home-based childcare business, such as budgeting expenses and tracking payments from parents.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Administered first aid when necessary while adhering to all safety guidelines outlined by certification courses completed annually.
- Collaborated with parents to develop strategies for addressing behavioral issues or developmental concerns in their children.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Offered homework assistance for school-aged children attending after-school programs at my home-based childcare center.
- Facilitated socialization among peers through group activities designed to promote teamwork skills and cooperation among children.
- Organized creative arts and crafts projects, fostering self-expression and cognitive development in children.
- Documented activities and behaviors to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Participated in regular training to stay up-to-date on best practices in childcare.
- Continuously updated knowledge on early childhood education best practices through professional development workshops attended regularly throughout my career as a Home Childcare Provider.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
NMSU-A
AlamogordoHigh School Diploma -
Alamogordo Senior High School
Alamogordo, NM05-1988
Skills
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Language skills
- Early childhood education
- Activities planning
- Creative play techniques
- Social and academic development
- Curriculum planning
- Activity planning
- Social development
- Housekeeping
- Early childhood development
- Child development expertise
- Patience and empathy
- Positive reinforcement
- Meal preparation
- CPR training
- Social support
- Safety consciousness
- Age-appropriate activities
- Boundary setting
- Special needs experience
- Observational skills
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Calendaring and scheduling
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Medication administration
Accomplishments
Runner up for Provider of the Year Scott AFB 2003
Provider of the Year Scott AFB 2004
CPR/First Aid
Special Needs Training
15 Modules completed for the Air Force Child Develepent Center
Certification
Licensed Home Child Care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Home Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
12.2007 - Current
No Degree - Criminal Justice
NMSU-A
High School Diploma -
Alamogordo Senior High School