Lindsey Jeffries-Perkins
Findlay,US
Summary
Attentive and creative professional 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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Mary E. Brenner Child Development Center (YMCA)
Findlay, US
02.2019 - 08.2024
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Modified teaching strategies and techniques to meet the individual needs of children with diverse learning styles.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, incident reports, assessments as required by state regulations.
- Organized daily classroom routines, including snack time, story time, and outdoor playtime.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH01-2026
High School Diploma -
Northwood High School
Northwood, OH05-2015
High School Diploma -
Penta Career Center
Perrysburg, OH05-2015
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Nutrition knowledge
- Literacy development
- Parent Communication
- Early Childhood Education
- Cultural Sensitivity
- CPR and First Aid
- Time Management
- Classroom organization
- Special needs experience
- Lesson planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- trained in Infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age
Certification
- Certification in Step Up To Quality
- Certification in Career Pathways Level 2
Awards
Honor Roll
Timeline
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Mary E. Brenner Child Development Center (YMCA)
02.2019 - 08.2024
- Certification in Step Up To Quality
- Certification in Career Pathways Level 2
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Northwood High School
High School Diploma -
Penta Career Center
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