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Laurie Adams

Broomfield,CO

Summary

Proven educator and caregiver, excelling in child development and educational support, with significant experience at Primrose School of Flatirons. Expert in creating engaging, nurturing environments that foster social skill development and academic growth. Achieved over 90% positive feedback from parents for innovative activity planning and emotional support. Skilled in CPR and behavior management techniques, ensuring safety and positive reinforcement. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Nanny

Self-employeed
07.2019 - 08.2024
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Primrose School of Flatirons
02.2011 - 07.2019
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
  • Submitted weekly lesson plans.
  • Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
  • Prepared pre-class materials.
  • Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.

Customer Service Representative

Vangent, Inc (Medicare Call Center)
08.2008 - 08.2011
  • Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
  • Documented and detailed calls and complaints using call center's CRM database.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Escalated complicated customer account issues to supervisors and help desk workers.
  • Addressed customer account discrepancies and concerns.
  • Placed outbound customer service or customer satisfaction calls to follow up on issues.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Resolved associate, tool and service delivery issues revealed by statistical reports.
  • Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership.
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Optimized customer support by establishing collaborative service environments through targeted operational initiatives.
  • Enhanced productivity levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
  • Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Primrose School of Westwoods
06.2000 - 07.2008

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Childcare Center Assistant Director

Children's World Learning Center
10.1991 - 05.2000
  • Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
  • Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
  • Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
  • Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
  • Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
  • Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
  • Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
  • Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
  • Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
  • Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
  • Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
  • Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
  • Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
  • Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
  • Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
  • Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
  • Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
  • Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.

Lead Preschool Teaher

Creme De La Creme Preschool
10.1986 - 10.1991

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Assistant Preschool Teacher

Children's World Learning Center
05.1980 - 09.1986
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
  • Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
03.1984

High School Diploma -

Westminster High School
Westminster, CO
05.1981

Skills

  • Academic Support
  • Schedule Management
  • Social integration
  • Educational Support
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Activities Planning
  • Emotional Support
  • Child development expertise
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Nutrition knowledge
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • CPR training
  • Activity Planning
  • Social skill development
  • Infant Care
  • Language skills
  • Transportation safety

Timeline

Private Nanny

Self-employeed
07.2019 - 08.2024

Lead Preschool Teacher

Primrose School of Flatirons
02.2011 - 07.2019

Customer Service Representative

Vangent, Inc (Medicare Call Center)
08.2008 - 08.2011

Lead Preschool Teacher

Primrose School of Westwoods
06.2000 - 07.2008

Childcare Center Assistant Director

Children's World Learning Center
10.1991 - 05.2000

Lead Preschool Teaher

Creme De La Creme Preschool
10.1986 - 10.1991

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Children's World Learning Center
05.1980 - 09.1986

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Front Range Community College

High School Diploma -

Westminster High School
Laurie Adams