Madison Botsford
Grant,MI
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Teasel's Tots Childcare
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2019 - Current
- Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- Assisted in planning, organizing and implementing age appropriate activities to encourage learning.
- Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure their child's needs were met.
- Promoted physical activity by encouraging outdoor playtime activities like sports and games.
- Assisted in meal preparation including preparing snacks and drinks.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as tidying up toys after playtime is over.
- Carried out regular inspections of premises to ensure health and safety standards are met.
- Responded promptly to incidents or emergencies according to established protocols.
- Conducted daily health checks including temperature taking and recording results.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
Childcare Lead Teacher
Resonate Childcare Center
Newaygo, MI
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, music and movement, outdoor play, story time and educational activities.
- Assisted with meal times by helping children serve themselves and encouraging healthy eating habits.
- Maintained positive relationships with parents by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Developed lesson plans that were age appropriate and met the needs of each individual child.
- Implemented behavior management strategies such as positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors.
- Assessed each child's development on an ongoing basis using observation tools.
- Ensured all health and safety regulations were adhered to at all times.
- Utilized technology such as computers for educational purposes when appropriate.
- Conducted regular meetings with assistant teachers to discuss progress of each child.
- Reported any concerns regarding a child's safety or well-being to the supervisor immediately.
- Kept accurate records of attendance and incident reports.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sparta High School
Sparta, MI05-2017
Timeline
Childcare Assistant
Teasel's Tots Childcare
03.2019 - Current
Childcare Lead Teacher
Resonate Childcare Center
08.2018 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Sparta High School