Lindsey Ellis

• Mentored at least 10 new and current program assistants, providing guidance on best practices and classroom strategies.
• Supported children's social-emotional development by creating a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere in the classroom.
• Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on learning activities.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies.
• Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Increased parental involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and weekly family projects.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and growth for all students.
• Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
• Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
• Monitored classroom and outdoor play area to verify safe and secure environment.
• Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
• Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
• Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
• Established positive relationships with children and families.
• Assisted T&C Specialist with informal observations of program assistants weekly.

• Description for this position is the same as above with these additions.
• Assisted T&C specialist by conducting trainings for 24 staff members to include Infant Feeding, SIDS, and Diapering.
• Coordinated and planned center events that were assigned monthly. This included providing flyers about the event to the center as well as parents, making an order list of needs for event, assigning tasks to other staff members and managing the successful execution of said tasks, set-up (if required), organizing times of when classrooms would participate in event as well as families, and clean up when completed.
• Assistant Fire Warden
• Ensuring classrooms were meeting the NAEYC standards as well as assisting with completion of NAEYC binder for Infant Age Group.

• Assisted in maintaining a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for 8 infants in a classroom.
• Prepared learning materials ahead of time to ensure smooth transitions between activities and optimal use of instructional time.
• Ensured clear communication with families and other staff members.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, enhancing abilities as a CYP Program Assistant.
• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
• Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
• Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
• Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
• Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
• Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
• Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
• Instructed children activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
• Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
• Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
• Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
• Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
• Logged information regarding naps, feedings, diapering and any medications administered.

Cared for a family with four children.

• Maintained open communication with parents of their child's day.
• Resolved conflicts between siblings or peers by employing effective problem-solving techniques promoting harmonious relationships.
• Assisted in potty training efforts for toddlers while maintaining a patient and supportive approach.
• Instructed children activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
• Managed daily schedules for children, including meals, playtime, homework assistance, and bedtime routines.
• Provided consistent discipline according to parental guidelines while respecting individual child's needs.
• Enhanced children's emotional well-being by implementing age-appropriate activities and routines.
• Implemented creative learning opportunities to enhance cognitive growth through arts and crafts projects.
• Promoted language development through storytelling, reading, and engaging in conversations with children.
• Encouraged physical activity through outdoor playtime, sports participation, and structured exercise routines.
• Maintained detailed records of each child's habits, developmental milestones achieved during my care period. (This was completed until child turned 2)
• Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene practices to promote independence among children under my care.
• Administered medications when necessary following parents' instructions and guidelines closely monitoring any adverse reactions.
• Supported families during transitions such as new sibling arrival, providing extra care and attention required.
• Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
• Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
• Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of daytime and/or bedtime preparation.
• Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
• Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
• Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
• Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
• Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
• Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
• Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.