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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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LaToya Cox

LaToya Cox

Summary

Successful at helping children grow and develop through hands-on activities, educational support and adequate rest. Knowledgeable about childhood development and strategies to enhance wellbeing. Well-versed in maintaining discipline and providing optimal support.

Overview

25
years of professional experience

Work History

First Baptist Child Care Center
Kosciusko, MS

Child Care Worker
05.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Implemented and oversaw activities centered on promoting learning and imaginative play
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Observed and monitored play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities
  • Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and work areas
  • Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from 1 to 2
  • Promoted physical, emotional, intellectual and social development through well-planned classroom lessons, games and outside activities

Flowers Child Care
Milwaukee, WI

Child Care Worker
06.2000 - 04.2010

Job overview

  • Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations
  • Cleaned toys, play equipment, dishes and other surfaces to keep facility sanitary
  • Observed and monitored play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities
  • Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds
  • Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on ages and abilities of class children
  • Enforced rules to teach manners and maintain safe environment

Education

Milwaukee Learning Center
Milwaukee, WI

GED
05.1998

Skills

  • Creative arts talent
  • Sanitation understanding
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • Reading skills
  • Housekeeping abilities
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Early childhood knowledge
  • Lesson plan development
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Reliable
  • Basic clerical knowledge
  • Calm under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong computer skills

Timeline

Child Care Worker

First Baptist Child Care Center
05.2017 - Current

Child Care Worker

Flowers Child Care
06.2000 - 04.2010

Milwaukee Learning Center

GED