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Makayla Maness

Asheboro,NC

Summary

Dedicated early childhood educator with a strong work ethic and a passion for fostering child development. At Miss Ashley's Enrichment Academy, I enhanced communication skills in infants through engaging activities. Skilled in conflict resolution and maintaining a safe environment, I effectively supported emotional growth and built strong parent-teacher relationships.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Babysitter

Self-employeed
01.2018 - Current
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
  • Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.

Lead Infant/Toddler Room Teacher

Miss Ashleys Enrichment Academy
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Boosted communication skills among infants through engaging storytelling and song sessions.
  • Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
  • Contributed to the emotional growth of infants by providing consistent support, care, and encouragement.
  • Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
  • Fostered language development in infants by incorporating sign language instruction into daily interactions and teaching routines.
  • Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents by maintaining open communication channels and providing regular updates on their child''s progress.
  • Enhanced overall classroom management efficiency by streamlining processes such as attendance tracking, diaper changes, snack distribution, and activity setup.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
  • Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for infants by adhering to strict safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Managed inventory of classroom supplies, ensuring all necessary materials were readily available for planned activities and lessons.
  • Maintained accurate records of each infant''s developmental milestones, achievements, and areas for improvement.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Created sensory-rich learning experiences for infants, fostering curiosity and exploration in a controlled environment.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Improved cognitive abilities in infants by introducing foundational concepts like shapes, colors, numbers, and letters through interactive playtime sessions.
  • Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.

Assistant Daycare Teacher

Childcare Network
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
  • Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
  • Created visually appealing bulletin boards that showcased student work and reinforced key concepts from lessons.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting interdisciplinary learning among students.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs of the students in the class.

Student Worker

Randolph Community College
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Took and followed detailed directions from others.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges during event coordination or daily tasks.
  • Contributed to a positive campus atmosphere through exceptional customer service, assisting students and faculty with inquiries and concerns.
  • Managed front desk duties effectively, handling incoming calls and walk-in inquiries professionally while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Boosted student engagement in campus activities by actively promoting events and programs through social media and on-campus marketing efforts.
  • Operated and maintained machinery and equipment to manage functionality and performance.
  • Picked, sorted and processed customer orders to manage order fulfillment and increase sales.

Assistant Daycare Teacher

Beacon Child Development Center
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, meal counts, and other essential documentation as required by state regulations or center policies consistently.
  • Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility at all times.
  • Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Managed daily routines efficiently to maintain a consistent schedule for students, promoting optimal time management skills in young learners.
  • Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
  • Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
  • Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Supported students'' emotional growth by fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and respectful classroom atmosphere.
  • Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Promoted healthy habits among students by incorporating physical activities, nutritious snacks, and proper hygiene routines into daily schedules.
  • Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
  • Assisted lead teacher in designing curriculum and instructional materials for diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, maximizing educational opportunities for students.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, fostering open communication regarding child progress and concerns.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

ESS
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Lucy Ragsdale High School
Jamestown, NC
06-2017

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Strong work ethic
  • Reliability
  • Following directions
  • Attention to detail
  • Activity planning
  • School-age children experience
  • Routine management
  • Managing routines
  • Basic first aid
  • Creative thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking
  • Infant and toddler care
  • Child supervision
  • Maintaining safe environment
  • Conflict resolution
  • Classroom organization

Accomplishments

  • Positively influenced kids with behavior issues, improving family quality of life.
  • Increased parents' happiness by taking on additional chores and relieving burdens.
  • Earned numerous referrals to other families due to exceptional reliability, affordable rate, and positive reports.

Certification

  • SIDS Training/Certificate
  • CPR Training/Certificate
  • Health and Safety Training/Certificate
  • Foundations of Positive Guidance Training/Certificate
  • Child Abuse Training/Certificate
  • Child Maltreatment Training/Certificate
  • Certified Lead Teacher, NC Early Childhood Credential
  • Early Childhood Credentials

Timeline

Lead Infant/Toddler Room Teacher

Miss Ashleys Enrichment Academy
02.2025 - 04.2025

Student Worker

Randolph Community College
02.2024 - 05.2024

Assistant Daycare Teacher

Beacon Child Development Center
03.2023 - 09.2023

Assistant Daycare Teacher

Childcare Network
01.2023 - 01.2025

Substitute Teacher, K-12

ESS
11.2021 - 06.2023

Babysitter

Self-employeed
01.2018 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Randolph Community College

High School Diploma -

Lucy Ragsdale High School

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