Kimberly Woolley
West Des Moines,IA
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. Resourceful [Job Titke] with experience in providing quality care to children of all ages. Skilled in creating age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, emotional and social development. Enjoys developing positive relationships with children and families. Reliable and compassionate [Job Title] offering expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behavior. Well-versed in needs and behaviors of children between ages of [Number] and [Number]. Skilled at coordinating events, directing craft times and setting up field trips to offer children numerous learning opportunities. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2011 - Current
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for [Subject], [Subject], and [Subject].
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waukee Senior High School
Waukee, IA01.2010
Skills
- Supply Tracking
- Staff Meetings
- Mobile Devices(tablet, computer)
- Behavioral Guidance
- Lesson Plan Creation
- Emotional Development
- Infection Control Policies
- Maintaining Safe Environment
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Fine Motor Skills
- Educational Strategies
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Sanitation Understanding
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Mandatory Reporter
- First aid training
Timeline
Childcare Provider
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Waukee Senior High School
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