Kodie Carter
Wauwatosa,WI
Summary
Experienced daycare operator with a strong background in team leadership and curriculum planning. Skilled in organizational skills and compliance monitoring, dedicated to enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes through innovative educational practices. Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience in client care and safety procedures. Recognized for implementing effective strategies that support client independence and well-being, while maintaining high standards of care and organizational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
creative Thinking Childcare center LLC
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
Caregiver
St. Anne's
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
09.2018 - 11.2022
- Provided compassionate personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility, ensuring safety and comfort during activities.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Cared for disabled children or children with sick or disabled parents.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
Caregiver
Heritage Senior Care
West Allis, Wisconsin
04.2012 - 12.2016
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Senior Care
Pewaukee, Wisconsin
01.2007 - 03.2012
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their preferences and requirements.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Documented client progress and reported any changes to healthcare professionals.
- Followed care plans developed by healthcare teams to meet client needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Administration
UMA
Clearwater, FL06-2013
Skills
- Classroom management
- Safety procedures
- Team leadership
- Compliance monitoring
- Educational assessment
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Activity coordination
- Curriculum planning
- Staff recruitment
- Client advocacy
- Care coordination
- Lesson planning
- Client care coordination
- Policies and procedures development
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Cross-functional team coordination
Timeline
Daycare Owner/Operator
creative Thinking Childcare center LLC
02.2023 - 12.2025
Caregiver
St. Anne's
09.2018 - 11.2022
Caregiver
Heritage Senior Care
04.2012 - 12.2016
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Senior Care
01.2007 - 03.2012
Associate of Science - Medical Administration
UMA