Linda Kurka
Bullhead City,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and passionate former Daycare Teacher at Grandma Linda’s Loving Daycare, skilled in child development and effective communication. Successfully fostered a nurturing environment, enhancing children's social skills and safety. Proficient in lesson planning and positive reinforcement, ensuring engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote growth and learning.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher 1990-2020
Grandma Linda’s Loving Daycare (Owner)
06.1990 - 04.2020
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- prepared meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
Order Admin, Admin Assist., Order Input Admin
Xerox Corp
09.1979 - 06.1986
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
None - Elementary School Teacher
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CANone - Elementary School Teacher- Airline Stewardess
Cypress College
Cypress, CAHigh School Diploma -
Kennedy Higj
La Palma, CA06.1968
Skills
- Time management
- Child safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Lesson planning
- Problem-solving
- Loves children
- CPR and first aid
- Friendly and likeable
- Emotionally supportive
- Approachable
- Child care
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Parent-teacher communication
- First aid training
- Positive reinforcement
- Infant care
- Classroom management
- Decision-making
- Social development activities
- Classroom organization
- Play-based learning
- Parent communication
- Activity planning
- Positive role model
- Social skills development
- Emergency procedures
- Classroom instruction
- Behavior modeling
- Curriculum planning
- Efficient under pressure
- Parental communication
- Child development
- Conflict resolution
- Gentle discipline
- Safety monitoring
- Language skills
- Age-appropriate activities
- FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Cultural sensitivity
- Housekeeping
- Nutrition
- Child development expertise
- Interactive lesson plans
- Behavior management techniques
- Personal care activities
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Meal preparation
- Early childhood education
- Accurate record keeping
- Storytelling and crafts
- Reading and writing specialist
- Nutrition knowledge
- Disaster preparedness training
- Progress reporting
- Conversant in language
- At-home daycare specialist
- Multitasking and organization
- Empathy and patience
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Verbal communication
- Child psychology
- Report writing
- Record keeping
- Emotional intelligence
- Group supervision
- Group instruction
- Story time, arts, and crafts
- Recreational activities
- Child nutrition
- Professional babysitter
- Health and safety
- Strong work ethic
- Active listener
Affiliations
Hi, belong to the kiwanis Club Bullhead City and I attend my meetings every week and work to help the children of Bullhead city. I was a key club advisor at MALC school, I am in the Red Hats women’s society, I am in the Colorado river women’s Society, and I’m in a couple of other women’s groups where we get together. Do things to come up with ideas to raise money for our community. I’m also an active member in my church, which is St. John the Baptist Church in Laughlin Nevada.
Additional Information
I absolutely love children. I’m very good with children of all ages. I have taught children at a very, very early age to know their colors their shapes their numbers the alphabet. I’ve taught them to write and read do simple, math problems, and as children got older and we’re in school. I help them with their homework. I tutor children when necessary. I have good organization skills and I’ve always been able to very calmly settle into any disputes between children as I was a taught kindness goes a long ways. I have a big heart and I just wanna help with children. I have plenty of references if you’d like references of people I have babysit for several home elementary school teachers
References parents of whom I worked for by taking care of their children
Linda Song: 714-321-2124 - Linda-song4@aol.com
Linda Tettermer: 714-357-2306 - lindatettermer@sbcglabal.net
Regina Aleong: 714-603-4881 -
reg-aleong@gmail.com
Timeline
Daycare Teacher 1990-2020
Grandma Linda’s Loving Daycare (Owner)
06.1990 - 04.2020
Order Admin, Admin Assist., Order Input Admin
Xerox Corp
09.1979 - 06.1986
None - Elementary School Teacher
Fullerton College
None - Elementary School Teacher- Airline Stewardess
Cypress College
High School Diploma -
Kennedy Higj
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