Lauren Richard
Jennings,LA
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Save The Children HeadStart
Jennings, LA
08.2021 - Current
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Assisted with planning, preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
- Conducted home visits in order to build relationships with families and assess the needs of individual children in their own homes.
- Provided guidance on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing and teeth brushing.
- Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
- Promoted effective communication between staff members by participating actively in team meetings.
- Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support when required.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Education
GED -
AMI
Lake Charles, LA05-2011
Skills
- Behavioral modeling
- Motor Skill Development
- IEP creation
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Preparing meals
- Coordinating schedules
- Child's CPR certified
- Arts and crafts
- Safety awareness
- Goal Setting
- Setting schedules
Certification
I have a CDA
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Save The Children HeadStart
08.2021 - Current
GED -
AMI
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