Latitia Pulley
Middle River,MD
Summary
Experience
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Teacher
Almost Home Childcare Center
Nottingham, Maryland
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted in planning, implementing and supervising age-appropriate activities for children ages 6mths - 18mths
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student progress
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, imaginative play and music activities
- Created a safe, clean and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow
- Provided positive guidance to help children develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively
Childcare Teacher
Blossom Early Childcare
Baltimore, Maryland
09.2017 - 12.2022
- Developed lesson plans based on the needs of each student while adhering to state curriculum standards
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to food handling, sanitation, fire prevention
- Kept up-to-date records of students' attendance, behavior and academic progress
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior
- Provided positive guidance to help children develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's progress throughout the school year
- Supervised outdoor activities such as sports, playground games and field trips
Childcare Assistant
Kiddie Kastle Early Learning Center
Baltimore, MD
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children
- Assisted in planning, organizing and implementing age appropriate activities to encourage learning
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure their child's needs were met
- Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care
- Collaborated with colleagues to provide a high standard of care for each child
- Read stories, sang songs and taught basic skills such as color recognition and counting numbers
- Organized special events such as birthday parties or holiday celebrations
- Assisted in meal preparation including preparing snacks and drinks
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as tidying up toys after playtime is over
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness
Medication Technician
True Life
Baltimore, MD
04.2007 - 03.2012
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents
- Provided patient education on proper medication use, side effects, and storage
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician
- Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions
Home Health Aide
No Place Like Home Health Care
Baltimore, MD
02.2000 - 04.2006
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support
Education
High School Diploma -
Patterson High School
Baltimore, MD06.1996
Skills
Communication
Lesson planning
Leadership
Creativity
Teamwork
Problem solving
A love for others
Compassion
Housekeeping
Continuingeducation - Courses
- Childcare courses, 90
- Medication Administration, 45
- Basic Health & Safety
Certification
90 hours
45 hours
Cpr
1st Aid
Basic Health & Safety
Medication Administration
Timeline
Childcare Teacher
Almost Home Childcare Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Childcare Teacher
Blossom Early Childcare
09.2017 - 12.2022
Childcare Assistant
Kiddie Kastle Early Learning Center
07.2013 - 06.2017
Medication Technician
True Life
04.2007 - 03.2012
Home Health Aide
No Place Like Home Health Care
02.2000 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Patterson High School