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Lori Hunsicker

Johnstown,PA

Summary

Daycare Teacher's Assistant with 20 years supporting daily operations of home daycare serving children ages 3 weeks to 13 years old. Proven experience focusing on infant ,toddler care preschoolers and home school children . Reinforces new stages of development in fine and gross motor skills, cognitive advancements and behavioral maturity.

Childcare provider equipped with real life experience as loving mother of 2 children. Provides genuine care, home-cooked meals and family-friendly environment to children ages 3weeks to 13 years old. Dedicated to positive behavior management and socialization.

Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Daycare Teacher's Assistant

Creative Care Learning Center
Johnstown, PA
10.2021 - Current
  • Established safe play environment for children.
  • Consistently enforced disciplinary limits for structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Offered well-balanced and nutritious menu options.
  • Set up playroom and childcare areas for safety and cleanliness.
  • Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
  • Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences and group interaction.
  • Helped children put on coats, gloves and other cold-weather items in preparation for outdoor activities.
  • Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.

Owner

Lori Hubnsicker Home Daycare
Lehighton, PA
05.2001 - 09.2021
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and educational items
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Offered top-notch care to 15+ children at once, ranging in age from 3 weeks to 3 years old.
  • Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
  • Prepared students for kindergarten by teaching fundamentals of math.
  • Participated in mandatory professional development activities.
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Distributed food, napkins and beverages in preparation for snack time.
  • Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.

Handicapped Teacher

Lehighton Area High School
Lehighton, PA
09.2011 - 06.2012
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.

Education

GED -

Palmerton Area High School
Palmerton
09.1992

Skills

  • Progress Reports and Documentation
  • Structural Limits
  • Special Needs Care
  • Field Trip Facilitation
  • Reinforcing Learning Concepts
  • Creating a Safe Learning Environment
  • Food Preparation and Service
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Calendaring and Scheduling
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Infant Care and Feeding
  • Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
  • Coordination and Teamwork
  • Observing and Monitoring Behavior
  • CPS Guidelines Awareness
  • Planning and Leading Activities
  • Classroom Observation
  • Small Group Support and Assistance
  • Game Strategy
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Childcare Regulations
  • Child Supervision
  • Foundational Knowledge
  • Caring and Responsible
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
  • Supervising Classroom Activities
  • Educational Strategies
  • Lesson Planning and Preparation
  • Social and Emotional Development
  • Lunchtime Assistance
  • Communication and Cooperation
  • Laundry and Linen Management
  • Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
  • Problem-Solving Techniques
  • Safety Monitoring and Management
  • Vacuuming and Sweeping
  • Daily Logs
  • Changing Diapers
  • Feeding Guidelines Knowledge
  • Charting and Recordkeeping
  • Snack Preparation
  • Meal and Snack Times
  • Elementary Education
  • Child Advocacy
  • Reading of Drawings

Timeline

Daycare Teacher's Assistant

Creative Care Learning Center
10.2021 - Current

Handicapped Teacher

Lehighton Area High School
09.2011 - 06.2012

Owner

Lori Hubnsicker Home Daycare
05.2001 - 09.2021

GED -

Palmerton Area High School
Lori Hunsicker