LAFAITTH GOODEN
Muskegon
Summary
- Hi, I’m LaFaithh, I formally worked at Little Star Daycare located in Muskegon Township. I excelled as a Daycare Assistant, where my adeptness in cleaning and sanitizing, alongside my nurturing approach, significantly enhanced children's social and emotional development. Leveraging skills in CPR and emotional support, I fostered a safe, healthy environment, contributing to positive parent-teacher communications and children's well-being. During my time there, I absolutely enjoyed my job. I am an excellent team worker, and I’m very willing to learn and develop new skills. I am reliable and dependable. I am always open to new experiences regarding work.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Assistant Teacher
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Assisted in planning and implementing daily lesson plans tailored to children's developmental needs.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment.
- Fostered effective communication with parents regarding children's progress and activities.
- Monitored children's behavior, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, meal counts, and other essential documentation as required by state regulations or center policies consistently.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Daycare Assistant
Marcy Skidmore
05.2023 - 08.2023
- My senior year of high school I started working for a in-home daycare located in Muskegon, MI which was my first job. While I work there I became very good at multitasking and time management. I helped the children a lot with their social skills and helping them develop patience.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Supported the emotional well-being of children by providing nurturing care and addressing individual needs.
- Contributed to positive parent-teacher relationships through effective communication and regular updates on children's progress.
- Improved children's language development with daily reading and storytelling sessions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MISkills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Health and safety
- Social Development
- CPR training
- Creative Thinking
- Caring and Responsible
- Friendly and Respectful
- Conflict Resolution
- Goal Setting
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Emotional Support
- First Aid Training
- Infant care
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom organization
- Special needs care
- Outdoor play supervision
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Patience and empathy
- Employee training
- Team development
- Computer skills
- Customer service and assistance
Certification
CPR and First Aid certified
Timeline
Daycare Assistant Teacher
12.2024 - 10.2025
Daycare Assistant
Marcy Skidmore
05.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Muskegon Community College