Ladaria Harris
MONTGOMERY,AL
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong background in early childhood education at Our Children Academy. Skilled in lesson planning and relationship building, I fostered a nurturing environment that enhanced children's social skills and emotional well-being. Committed to promoting safety and hygiene, I implemented engaging activities that improved developmental outcomes for diverse learners.
Experienced with creating safe and nurturing environments for children. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to address individual needs. Track record of developing engaging activities that foster development and learning.
Childcare professional with proven ability to create safe and stimulating environments for children. Known for developing age-appropriate activities that foster growth and development. Reliable team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and maintains high standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Our Children Academy
12.2024 - Current
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Oversaw smooth drop-off/pick-up transitions by maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring a safe environment for children.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Promoted physical fitness by incorporating active play into daily schedules, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.
- Customized educational plans based on individual strengths, interests, and developmental goals of each child under care.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and games.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending training workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay current on best practices in childcare.
- Developed personalized learning plans for children, improving educational outcomes with tailored instruction.
- Fostered safe and nurturing environment, maintaining strict safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Boosted children's understanding of cultural diversity with multicultural lessons and activities.
- Improved children's physical health with daily outdoor play and exercise routines.
- Maintained clean and organized classroom, ensuring conducive learning environment.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks.
- Strengthened children's early literacy and math skills with engaging, educational activities.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines, promoting overall health among the children in care.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
Teacher
Preschool Plus
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines, promoting overall health among the children in care.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
- Facilitated naptime routines for toddlers to ensure adequate rest periods throughout the day for optimal growth and development.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
Teacher
Our Children Academy
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Increased student participation by implementing creative and interactive learning activities.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular progress updates and conferences, strengthening support networks for students.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Education
Early Childhood Care And Education
Trenholmstate
Montgomery Al05-2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Child supervision
- Patience and empathy
- CPR training
- Childcare
- Positive reinforcement
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Activity planning
- Child development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Observation and assessment
- Care management
- Early childhood education
- Safety
- Child development knowledge
- Child safety procedures
- Reading skills
- Classroom recordkeeping
- Special needs experience
- Problem-solving
- Friendly and respectful
- Active listening
- Time management
- Creative thinking
- Child safety
- Multitasking
- Punctual and reliable
- Caring and responsible
Languages
English
Timeline
Teacher
Our Children Academy
12.2024 - Current
Teacher
Preschool Plus
09.2024 - 12.2024
Teacher
Our Children Academy
01.2022 - 11.2024
Early Childhood Care And Education
Trenholmstate
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