Leah Love
Houston,TX
Summary
Attentive and creative Child Care Professional that is 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
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
The Gardner School
Chicago, IL
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Directed and supervised toddler activities, providing guidance to ensure safety.
- Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that encouraged physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Developed and fostered positive relationships with parents of toddlers in the program.
- Maintained accurate records of each toddler's progress in areas such as language skills, motor skills, problem solving abilities.
Lead Teacher
Children's choice day care
Dallas, TX
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
Behavior Technician
Methodist Children's Home
Ruston, LA
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on teaching appropriate behavior modification techniques.
Lead Teacher
River Valley Headstart
Kankakee, IL
08.2005 - 08.2009
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the preschoolers.
- Created a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play.
- Provided guidance on appropriate behavior and discipline methods in the classroom setting.
- Instructed children on basic concepts such as colors, numbers, shapes, letters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA12-2009
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL08-2005
Skills
- Progress Reporting
- First-Aid and CPR
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Organization
- Special-Needs Childcare
- Exceptional Organizational Skills
- Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Curricula
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
The Gardner School
04.2017 - 05.2019
Lead Teacher
Children's choice day care
03.2010 - 04.2012
Behavior Technician
Methodist Children's Home
01.2007 - 12.2009
Lead Teacher
River Valley Headstart
08.2005 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality
Grambling State University
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Kankakee Community College