Dedicated Child Care Helper with experience at Sunbeam Child Care Center, skilled in fostering emotional development and implementing age-appropriate activities. Demonstrated patience and effective communication while enhancing children's social skills and safety awareness. Successfully supported educators in creating engaging learning environments, contributing to positive outcomes in early childhood development. I’ve also worked a lot with animals (specifically dogs & cats) and do very well with younger children and all pets. I can also communicate very well for myself and others when needed or asked to do so.
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Levi Lusk
Dacula,GA
Summary
Overview
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Sunbeam Child Care Center
Child Care Helper
12.2022 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Assisted in daily activities, fostering a nurturing environment for children's growth and development.
- Supported educators in implementing lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles.
- Encouraged positive social interactions among children, promoting teamwork and cooperation during group activities.
- Observed and documented children's behavior, providing insights for individualized care and support.
- Helped prepare and serve nutritious meals, teaching children the importance of healthy eating.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas, ensuring a safe and inviting space for children.
- Engaged children in creative play, enhancing their imagination and cognitive skills.
- Collaborated with team members to plan engaging activities that aligned with developmental milestones.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress, fostering trust and partnership.
- Assisted with children's transitions between activities, promoting smooth and structured routines.
- Monitored children's health and safety, addressing any concerns promptly to ensure well-being.
- Facilitated outdoor play, encouraging physical activity and exploration of nature.
- Supported children in developing self-care skills, such as handwashing and dressing independently.
- Provided emotional support to children, helping them navigate feelings and build resilience.
- Developed strong bonds with each child, creating a sense of security within the childcare environment.
- Improved language skills in young children through engaging storytelling and interactive activities.
- Maintained a safe environment for children by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Handled conflicts among children diplomatically, teaching them valuable problem-solving skills while maintaining a peaceful environment.
- Supported the development of fine motor skills with hands-on activities, such as arts and crafts projects.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow childcare helpers to maintain an organized workspace conducive to learning and growth for each child.
- Managed daily routines efficiently, keeping children on track with scheduled naps, meals, and activities.
- Adapted quickly to diverse needs of various children within the group setting, exhibiting flexibility and resourcefulness throughout daily tasks.
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, fostering cognitive growth in each child.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development by providing supportive guidance and encouragement.
- Provided support during toilet training process, helping young children develop self-sufficiency in personal hygiene practices.
- Observed individual behaviors closely to identify any potential developmental concerns or areas needing additional support.
- Cultivated a love of learning within children by introducing them to new experiences and fostering curiosity through age-appropriate activities.
- Facilitated socialization among children through structured group play sessions, promoting positive peer relationships.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies for managing challenging behaviors, contributing to overall classroom harmony and functionality.
- Conducted regular progress monitoring assessments, using collected data to individualize instruction and improve learning outcomes for each child.
- Contributed to a nurturing atmosphere by consistently displaying warmth and empathy towards each child.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Restocked supplies and personal hygiene products for use by students.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Kept children between ages of Number and Number safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
Education
Osbourn Park High SchoolManassas, VA
High School Diploma
05.2024
University Overview
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Age-appropriate activities
- CPR training
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Child safety awareness
- Cultural sensitivity
- Language skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Literacy support
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Health and safety
- Early childhood development
- Records management
- Infant care
- Classroom instruction
- Classroom organization
- Meal coordination
- Care planning
- Social development
- Activities planning
- Activity planning
- Early childhood education
- Social and academic development
- Rapport building
- Recreational supervision
- Safety and supervision
- Child assessment
- Structured activity planning
- Pupil supervision
- Language development
- Early education
- Friendly and respectful
- Problem-solving
- Child supervision
- Caring and responsible
- Child safety
- Team leader
- Coordination and teamwork
- Time management
- Creative thinking
- Planning and leading activities
- Safety awareness
- Observing and monitoring behavior
- Crisis management
- Documentation and reporting
- Social and emotional development
- Conflict resolution
- Behavior management techniques
- Goal setting
- Food preparation and service
- Microsoft office
- Event planning
- Activity management
- Multimedia educational software
- Calendaring and scheduling
- Emotional development
- Infant care and feeding
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Child advocacy
- Recreational activities
- Infection control policies
- Imaginative Play-based learning
- Childcare regulations
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
Work Preference
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Child Care Helper
Sunbeam Child Care Center
12.2022 - 01.2024
Osbourn Park High School
High School Diploma