Kimberly Straughan
Entry Level Teacher
Victorville,CA
Summary
Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities. Caring and competent Childcare Provider experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict. Personable Childcare Provider effective in providing children with immersive activities, educational assistance and balanced rest periods. Well-versed in childhood development patterns and corrective behavior strategies.
Overview
8
8
Certificates
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Child Care Worker
Little Treasures Christian Preschool And Childcare
Victorville, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Used anecdotal notes to document children's growth, development and behavior.
- Prepared and served nutritious and healthy meals and snacks.
- Taught children educational games to reinforce learning of alphabets and numbers.
- Provided continuous supervision to children during indoor and outdoor activities to maintain safe learning and playing environments.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by encouraging positive self-concepts and understanding of others.
- Communicated with parents regarding child's behavior, daily activities and concerns.
- Developed healthy relationships with 12 children to provide support and guidance in learning.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA 05.2001 -
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
St Catherine Academy
Belize City, Belize 08.1993 - 06.1997
Skills
Behavior Management
undefinedCertification
Early Childhood Associate Teacher
Timeline
TK/K Module 1: A Walk through the DRDP-K (2015)
06-2022
TK/K Module 2: Observation and Documentation
06-2022
TK/K Module 3: Completing the DRDP-K (2015)
06-2022
Basic Pest Management in School and Child Care Settings
06-2022
CFESEL
06-2022
Best Practices for Planning Curriculum for Young Children: Family Partnerships and Culture Module 1
06-2022
Best Practices for Planning Curriculum for Young Children: Family Partnerships and Culture Module 2
06-2022
Child Care Worker
Little Treasures Christian Preschool And Childcare
05.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Associate Teacher
12-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Santa Monica College
05.2001 -
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Santa Monica College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
St Catherine Academy
08.1993 - 06.1997
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