Lynn Hocking
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
I am an individual who's had a passion for working with children ever since I was a young kid. my first actual real job was working for parks and rec when I was 14 years old in California. I continue that job all the way through high school until I was. I've been in the childcare industry for almost 27 years. my experience from having my own childcare home in Fort Washington and also an emergency care provider there, to working in child development centers in Georgia and now working in a progressive School in Davis, California. My role from being a teacher in the classroom to assistant Director and also Director at times. I'm a lifelong learner and I wish to grow as I continue my journey in the field the childcare.
Professional care worker with extensive experience in providing compassionate and personalized support to individuals. Recognized for collaborative approach and achieving positive outcomes in client care. Reliable team member known for adaptability and commitment to meeting changing needs, with skills in patient care and problem-solving.
Experienced with providing personal care and support to individuals in need. Utilizes effective communication and empathetic approaches to enhance client well-being. Knowledge of best practices in patient care ensures consistently high-quality service.
Professional caregiver with significant experience in providing compassionate and effective support to individuals in need. Known for strong collaborative skills and adaptability, ensuring smooth team operations and consistent results. Expertise in personal care, medication administration, and emotional support, combined with reliable and flexible approach to ever-changing demands. Focused on creating positive impact and enhancing quality of life for those served.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Twin Oaks South
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to residents during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted residents with keeping on task with daily living activities such as, sleep schedule, hygiene, laundry, maintaining a clean living space, school work, sports and other interests, outside time and I also implemented cooking activities for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing residents safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Conducted 15 minute checks during sleep times as well as any other checks when needed.
- Conducted cottage checks every shift, maintained daily log book, maintained all daily documents and incidents forms if needed.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing resident safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Facilitated recreational activities for patients that promoted socialization, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding while addressing the diverse cultural, social, emotional, or intellectual needs of each patient.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for the other shifts, nurse, supervisor and councilor and others that will need access.
- Completed 33 hrs through My Fl. Learn
- Completed CPR /First Aide
- Trafficking Part 1 Part 2
- Narcan Training
Toddler Lead Teacher
The Peregrine School
02.2019 - 05.2024
- Planned and implemented curriculum and lesson plans that centered around Emilia Reggio
- Attend team meetings, in-service and training, input info on staff evaluations
- Help and attend with child conference's and portfolios
- Keep children and environments safe, even on field trips and nature walks
- Team player and fully capable of working alone with drive and attention to detailed routines
- Greeted parents and sent messages as well as weekly letter about the week
- Helped parents with anything they needed
- Brought to their attention any concerns with care and much thought
- Help maintain and plant our garden and quarterly parent work parties to get our areas cleaned up, items fixed and anything else that needed done
- Sent out weekly parent e-mails with updates, weekly blog info with photos attached, daily messages to parents on Procare app, and trained interns and new staff
- Networked with other teachers as well as completed all training that was required in a timely manner
- Took part in team and personal evaluations
- Implemented research-based teaching methods within the classroom to optimize cognitive development for each child.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, attendance, and behavioral concerns to inform instructional decisions.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by modeling appropriate behavior and fostering respect among students.
- Supported children''s social-emotional development by implementing lessons on empathy, friendship, and problemsolving.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, identifying areas for growth and adjusting instruction accordingly.
Assistant Director
Joyful Journeys
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Maintaining databases and accounts for 150 children
- Weekly billing
- Keeping records of all accounts
- Assist with the overall responsibility for the day to day operations of a childcare facility
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training of new staff
- Supervise and scheduling of 25 staff members
- Provide leadership and direction to the staff
- Help schedule and run monthly staff meetings
- Responsible for the health and welfare of all the children
- Documenting children's behaviors and accidents
- Routinely give tours of the childcare facility
- Responsible for daily bank deposits
- Very proficient with computer skills
- Answering phones and filing
- Helped the center in getting awarded Quality Rated
- Van driver
Assistant Director
Puddle Jumpers
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Maintaining databases and accounts for 150 children
- Weekly billing
- Keeping records of all accounts
- Assist with the overall responsibility for the day to day operations of a childcare facility
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training of new staff
- Supervise and scheduling of 25 staff members
- Provide leadership and direction to the staff
- Help schedule and run monthly staff meetings
- Responsible for the health and welfare of all the children
- Documenting children's behaviors and accidents
- Routinely give tours of the childcare facility
- Responsible for daily bank deposits
- Very proficient with computer skills
- Answering phones and filing
- Van Driver
Assistant Director
Great Beginnings
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Maintaining databases and accounts for 150 children
- Weekly billing
- Keeping records of all accounts
- Assist with the overall responsibility for the day to day operations of a childcare facility
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training of new staff
- Supervise and scheduling of 25 staff members
- Provide leadership and direction to the staff
- Help schedule and run monthly staff meetings
- Responsible for the health and welfare of all the children
- Documenting children's behaviors and accidents
- Routinely give tours of the childcare facility
- Responsible for daily bank deposits
- Very proficient with computer skills
- Answering phones and filing
- Van Driver
Pre-K Teacher Aide
Children's Friend
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Assisting the lead teacher to care for 20 children
- Conduct small group and individual classroom activities based on the learning needs of every child
- Responsible for documenting standards and academic performance
- Completing weekly lesson plans
- Holding parent/teacher conferences
- Participate in State required trainings
Teacher Aide
North Highland Christian Academy
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Assisting the lead teacher to care for 20 children
- Conduct small group and individual classroom activities based on the learning needs of every child
- Responsible for documenting standards and academic performance
- Completing weekly lesson plans
- Holding parent/teacher conferences
- Participate in State required trainings
Family Childcare Provider
FCC through the army
01.1998 - 06.2001
- I had a family child care in My Home while living on Fort Lewis, Washington army base
- I was qualified to keep six children and care two of which were mine
- I plan curriculum I planned and cooked meals, made snacks with the kids, we went on field trips weekly met with other family childcare homes for trips to the park
- I kept up with all my records, including USDA paperwork that I had to submit
- I was chosen to be an emergency care home in which I was on call 24 hours a day when there were situations needed for me to get kids and keep them for a month or more time
- I was the military for the job that I performed not only in my home care but also my emergency care that I provided
- I continued with ongoing education that was required
Education
High school - GED
Tillinghurst
Columbus Ga01-2002
Skills
- Child Care
- Early Childhood
- Tutoring
- Childcare
- Teaching
- Special education
- Lesson planning
- Preschool experience
- Supervising experience
- Interviewing
- Caregiving
- First aid
- Childhood development
- Toddler Care
- Van Driver
- Experience with Children
- Classroom Management
- Infant Care
- Babysitting
- Curriculum Development
- Respectfulness
- Creative teaching
- Dependability
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety procedures
- Positive reinforcement
Accomplishments
I received and accommodation award at Ft. Lewis For being an exceptional Family Child Care Home as well as an emergency care giver to children of soldiers. This award was the top award to be given for FCC providers.
Certification
- CPR Certification, 08/01/22 to 08/01/24
- Driver's License, 01/01/19 to 08/01/28
- First Aid Certification, 08/01/22 to 08/01/24
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Twin Oaks South
10.2024 - 04.2025
Toddler Lead Teacher
The Peregrine School
02.2019 - 05.2024
Assistant Director
Joyful Journeys
01.2008 - 01.2018
Assistant Director
Puddle Jumpers
01.2007 - 12.2009
Assistant Director
Great Beginnings
01.2005 - 12.2007
Pre-K Teacher Aide
Children's Friend
01.2003 - 12.2005
Teacher Aide
North Highland Christian Academy
01.2002 - 12.2003
Family Childcare Provider
FCC through the army
01.1998 - 06.2001
High school - GED
Tillinghurst
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