Kyndal Mickel
Cleveland
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Education student with hands-on experience supporting children across classroom, childcare, and enrichment settings. Proven ability to implement engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, and social-emotional growth. Skilled in fostering inclusive environments that support diverse learners, promote positive child development, and encourage meaningful connection(s).
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Childcare Provider
Self Employed
Cleveland
2016 - Current
- Deliver ongoing childcare for multiple families, fostering development for children from infancy through elementary school.
- Ensure children's safety, well-being, and positive engagement at all times.
- Cultivate strong relationships with families through reliable and consistent caregiving.
- Plan age-appropriate educational, recreational, and enrichment activities.
- Administer and facilitate daily routines while nurturing social-emotional growth.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with parents about children's development and needs.
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
Shaw JCC Of Akron
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Led developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 7-9, fostering teamwork, creativity, and confidence.
- Designed and facilitated lessons incorporating art, social-emotional learning, and cultural traditions.
- Ensured camper safety while managing daily schedules, transitions, and group dynamics.
After- School STEM Coordinator
Eager Enrichment After School Education
Avon Lake
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated hands-on STEM experiences that engaged elementary students and enhanced their understanding of core concepts.
- Fostered creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration through project-based learning.
- Adapted lessons to address diverse learning styles and developmental needs, promoting inclusive participation.
- Supported classroom management strategies that fostered positive student behavior and a collaborative learning environment.
- Built positive relationships with students, families, and school personnel.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Young Explorers Montessori- North Ridgeville
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Facilitated early literacy, independence, and cognitive growth.
- Partnered with colleagues and families to create individualized learning plans and promote positive behavior development.
- Delivered nurturing, developmentally appropriate instruction to foster growth in infants through school-age children, through engaging hands-on learning experiences.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and engaging learning environment.
- Assisted lead teacher in preparing classroom materials and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH06-2027
High School -
North Ridgeville High School
01-2022
Skills
- CPR & First Aid
- Child supervision
- Empathy and patience
- Issue identification and resolution
- Positive Behavior Guidance
- Behavior Support
- Classroom Management
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Nature-Based Exploration
- Arts-based learning
- Lesson planning
- Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Critical thinking
- Creative problem solving
- Team leadership
Timeline
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
Shaw JCC Of Akron
06.2024 - 08.2024
After- School STEM Coordinator
Eager Enrichment After School Education
01.2023 - 05.2024
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Young Explorers Montessori- North Ridgeville
10.2022 - 01.2024
Professional Childcare Provider
Self Employed
2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Lorain County Community College
High School -
North Ridgeville High School