LaCreciea Davis
Spring
Summary
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Responsible childcare professional experienced in guiding children and documenting learning and development. Background leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage growth. Offers current CPR and First Aid certifications paired with in-depth knowledge of children's emotional and social development.
Passionate about fostering supportive and nurturing environments for children. Experience includes managing daily routines, developing educational activities and promoting emotional growth in childcare roles. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to varied situations and genuine empathy for children's needs. Previous work has resulted in enhanced learning experiences and improved behavioral outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1993
1993
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
Magic World Academy,LLC
Houston
09.2015 - 08.2024
- Supervised children during playtime and educational activities.
- Organized daily schedules for recreational and learning sessions.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding child progress and needs.
- Assisted children with personal hygiene and meal routines.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote creativity and learning.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and learning materials.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance childcare programs and activities.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
- Implemented discipline strategies when needed while ensuring the safety of all students.
- Supported children with special needs, adapting activities to meet diverse requirements.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
- Cared for children in institutional settings.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Assisted in planning nutritious snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by state regulations.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress or any other concerns related to childcare services provided.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
Childcare Provider
Beginners World Learning Academy
Houston
07.2010 - 08.2015
- Supervised children during playtime and educational activities.
- Organized daily schedules for recreational and learning sessions.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding child progress and needs.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote creativity and learning.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and learning materials.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
Education
Forrest Brook Senior High School
Houston, TXSkills
- Childcare supervision
- Lesson planning
- Safety protocols
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Behavior management
- Social development
- Activity organization
- Emotional support
- Creative engagement
- Developmental assessment
- Hygiene instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Dietary requirements
- Curriculum planning
- Healthy environments
- Group management
- Early childhood literacy
- Creative lesson planning
- Observation and assessment
- Child safety procedures
- Patience and empathy
- Reading skills
- Child development knowledge
- Child development support
- Activity planning
- Classroom recordkeeping
- Child development
- Lesson plan development
- CPR training
- Emotional development
- Field trip planning
- Care management
- Early childhood education
- Behavior management techniques
- Childcare
- First aid training
- First aid
- Organizational skills
- Special needs care
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- CPR certified
- Parent-Childcare Worker Communication
Certification
CDA Certified
Accomplishments
1.Brain Development,Sudden Infant Death Syndrome,And Abusive Head Trauma:Shaken Baby Syndrome Certificate. 2.Child Maltreatment:A Guide For Childcare Professionals Certificate. Transporting Children Safely In Childcare Certificate. 3.Health And Safety Training Certificate. 4.Develop Mental Stages Of Children: Child Abuse Prevention,Recognition, And Reporting Certificate. Emergency Preparedness,Preventing And Controlling The Spread Of Comunicable Diseases, Administering Medication, Preventing And Responding To Food Allergies And Allergy Emergencies,Understanding Building & Physical Premises Safety,Handling, Storing & Disposing Of Hazardous Materials Certificate. 5.Outside The Box Educational Trainings Certificate. 1.Professionalism &Customer Service 2.Creative Art. 3.Classroom Management. 4.Circle Time Set-Up & Techniques. 5.Hands-On Activities. Professional Development Certificate 6.Essential Of Outdoor Safety. Certificate Of Completion Of Workplace Violence And Active Shooter Training Certificate.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Magic World Academy,LLC
09.2015 - 08.2024
Childcare Provider
Beginners World Learning Academy
07.2010 - 08.2015
Forrest Brook Senior High School