Mandy Vidrine
Huntsville,AL
Summary
I've worked as a substitute teacher, daycare worker, and summer camp counselor. I have learned from the start that a good solid foundation of learning must be built and continued through a young child's life. Working in these areas has shown me that I can do anything to help any child whenever the need arises. These areas of work also built into my knowledge of what it means to work as a team to get things done in the quickest yet safest way possible. I have worked with and taught children since the age of 16 and have loved it ever since.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls
Sally Johnson
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Summer camps work in all different ways
- Some are different from each other culturally
- The main thing that you come out with is knowing how you work alongside a diverse range of people
- Camp allows you to work in areas you would never see yourself working and in doing those things you slowly begin to come out of your comfort zone.
- Was head lifeguard. With this huge responsibility I was in charge of making sure every camper had fun all while being safe while swimming. In order for this to work properly I made sure each lifeguard and lookout that I was in charge of was doing their job in watching each girl and keeping an eye out for anything that seemed out of the ordinary.
Daycare Worker
Heart of the City Kids
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Took care of toddlers ages 1-2 years of age
- Our job is to work as a team while loving each child and playing with the children in our care 8 hours a day Monday – Friday
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Distributed food, napkins, and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Keeping a professional look and attitude is a high priority that we develop through working in the system.
Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls
Sally Johnson
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Summer camps work in all different ways
- Some are different from each other culturally
- The main thing that you come out with is knowing how you work alongside a diverse range of people
- Camp allows you to work in areas you would never see yourself working and in doing those things you slowly begin to come out of your comfort zone.
Daycare Worker
Heart of the City Kids
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Took care of toddlers ages 1-2 years of age
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Distributed food, napkins, and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Maintained accurate and detailed record on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
- Our job is to work as a team while loving on and playing with the children in our care 8 hours a day Monday – Friday
- Keeping a professional look and attitude is a high priority that we develop through working in the system.
Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls
Sally Johnson
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Summer camps work in all different ways
- Some are different from each other culturally
- The main thing that you come out with is knowing how you work alongside a diverse range of people
- Camp allows you to work in areas you would never see yourself working and in doing those things you slowly begin to come out of your comfort zone.
Dishwasher
Alaska Bible College
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Washed dishes while at the same time made sure areas were clean and sanitized before any dishes could be laid out on a counter to dry.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by the college.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
Substitute Teacher
Snowshoe Elementary School
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Substituted in each grade, Kindergarten-5th grade
- 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.
- Learned the rules of the school and each rule for classrooms I taught in and made sure each student also followed the rules.
Education
Early Childhood Education Interdisciplinary Studie - Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2024
Skills
- Food safety practices
- Professional Appearance
- Active Listening
- Strong Work Ethic
- Punctual and Dependable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Positive Attitude
- Safety Monitoring
- Safety awareness
Specialtraining
- CPR
- First Aid
- AED
- Lifeguard
Volunteer Experience
Summer Camp Counselor, As a camp counselor our job is to work not only as a team but while also maintaining a love for each young girl that is put into our care for 2 weeks. Also, knowing your fellow counselors and knowing when you need to say something for them to know whether you need more help or not.
Crocheting
I enjoy making many different things. I have made shoes for newborns along with hats, gloves, and little hanging-plant classroom decorations. I have made plenty of blankets of all shapes and sizes and am currently making a cable-braided blanket.
Timeline
Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls
Sally Johnson
05.2024 - 08.2024
Daycare Worker
Heart of the City Kids
08.2023 - 05.2024
Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls
Sally Johnson
05.2023 - 08.2023
Daycare Worker
Heart of the City Kids
08.2022 - 05.2023
Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls
Sally Johnson
05.2022 - 08.2022
Dishwasher
Alaska Bible College
08.2021 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
Snowshoe Elementary School
01.2021 - 05.2022
Early Childhood Education Interdisciplinary Studie - Education
Liberty University