Lori Seeman

My son is 21 now and he is doing fantastic. He graduated from Hardin Valley High School.

He received the Top Award and the only award that was given at the Graduation Ceremony, The Hawk Award. He also earned a full-ride scholarship to Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. He is a Junior this year. He works for the University where he was the Employee of the Year in his Sophomore year

and is now a Team Leader. He is also a Teaching Assistant to the President of the University this year. I could not be more proud. I was a single Mom from the time he was 3. I had no help and no breaks. I prioritized my son as my top responsibility and I gave all of what I had to my son.

• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
• Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
• Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
• Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
• Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
• Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.

• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
• Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
• Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
• Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
• Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
• Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
• Met children at bus stop to walk home and assist with crossing street.
• Drove children to dance, cheer and sports practices.
• Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
• Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.