Makayla Verburgt

Daycare Teacher

Kool Kids Club

09.2019 - 06.2025

Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
Facilitated culture of empathy and respect among children, teaching them value of kindness and understanding.