Leah Skilton
Haddon Heights,NJ
Summary
Dedicated daycare assistant with experience at Haddon Learning Center, skilled in fostering emotional and cognitive growth through engaging activities. Known for strong communication and organization, I excel in creating nurturing environments while ensuring safety. I effectively collaborate with teams to enhance child development and well-being, and I am familiar with using tools like I-Ready to support individualized learning and track student progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Assistant
Haddon Learning Center
Oaklyn, USA
09.2024 - Current
- Care for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a nurturing and safe environment.
- Lead age-appropriate activities to support emotional, social, and cognitive growth.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers and parents to maintain consistency in care.
Volunteer
Food Bank of South Jersey
Pennsauken, USA
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Sorted donated materials into designated bins to support efficient organization and distribution of essential goods.
- Assembled themed gift baskets for fundraising events, helping to generate financial support for families, schools, and community programs.
- Contributed to the success of hunger-relief efforts by preparing resources that aid in both immediate needs and long-term community well-being.
J. Harvey Rodgers Elementary
Preschool Practicum
Glassboro, NJ
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Supported student-led discussions and presentations.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students by posing thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Provided one-on-one help to struggling students during study hall sessions.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Supervised small group activities.
Mary Bray Elementary
First Grade Practicum
Mount Ephraim, NJ
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Supported student-led discussions and presentations.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students by posing thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
- Attended faculty meetings as requested by the lead teacher.
- Provided one-on-one help to struggling students during study hall sessions.
- Supervised small group activities.
Daycare assistant
The Heights School
Haddon Heights, USA
12.2021 - 08.2024
- Supported classroom routines for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
- Promoted positive behavior and development through structured and play-based activities.
- Ensured a clean and secure environment for all children in care.
Barista
Jane's Tea House
Haddon Heights, USA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepared high-quality tea and coffee beverages with attention to detail and presentation.
- Maintained excellent customer service during high-traffic times.
- Balanced multiple tasks while keeping a positive and professional demeanor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05-2026
Associate's Degree - Education
Rowan College of South Jersey
Sewell, NJ05.2024
Diploma -
Haddon Heights High School
Haddon Heights06.2022
Skills
- Strong Communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Organization
- Compassionate
- Child Centered Approach
- Google Suite
- Zoom
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Suite
- Canva
- Padlet
- Brightwheel
- Canvas
College Coursework
- Principles and Pedagogies in the Inclusive Classroom
- Health and Wellness
- Consumer Health Decisions
- Educational Psychology
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Foundations of Inclusive Education
- Disability as Diversity
- Contemporary Child in the Family and Community
- Building Brains: Competency and Resiliency
- Language Development, Emergent Literacy, and Reading in Young Children
Trainings
- NJCCIS
- CPR - October 2025
Organizations
- NJEA
- NJ Aspiring Education Association
- Kappa Delta Pi
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- NAEYC
- Learning Resource Center Network
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
Food Bank of South Jersey
04.2025 - 04.2025
J. Harvey Rodgers Elementary
Preschool Practicum
02.2025 - 04.2025
Mary Bray Elementary
First Grade Practicum
02.2025 - 04.2025
Daycare Assistant
Haddon Learning Center
09.2024 - Current
Daycare assistant
The Heights School
12.2021 - 08.2024
Barista
Jane's Tea House
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Rowan University
Associate's Degree - Education
Rowan College of South Jersey
Diploma -
Haddon Heights High School
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