Maya Middleton
Greenwood,SC
Summary
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children of different ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Dependable and caring childcare profession bringing skills in activity planning, safety monitoring and behavior modification. Experienced in working with children between ages 7 and 18 in small and large groups. Capable of organizing events, crafts and field trips to provide diverse enrichment opportunities.
Successful at helping children grow and develop through hands-on activities, educational support and adequate rest. Knowledgeable about childhood development and strategies to enhance wellbeing. Well-versed in maintaining discipline and providing optimal support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Conniemaxwell Children Ministries
Greenwood, South Carolina
08.2020 - Current
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
Childcare Professional
Bowers Rodgers Children Home
Greenwood , SC
12.2018 - Current
- Engaged groups of culturally diverse children in creative, safe and focused setting.
- Promoted physical, emotional, intellectual and social development through well-planned classroom lessons, games and outside activities.
- Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Provided exceptional care to groups of up to 2 children between ages 7 and 21.
- Improved group and individual behavior with positive management strategies.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Cleaned up spills promptly and conducted thorough sanitizing every 1-2 Hrs to control infections.
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
- Recorded information about behavior, food served and medications administered.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on ages and abilities of class children.
- Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling with instill discipline in children.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Led children in tidying up, handwashing and keeping room clean to teach responsibility.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children under care.
- Cleaned toys, play equipment, dishes and other surfaces to keep facility sanitary.
- Kept children safe and secure at all times.
- Enforced rules to teach manners and maintain safe environment.
Cashier/ Sever
McAlister's Deli
Greenwood, SC
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Provided assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
- Read weekly sales inserts and monitored price changes.
- Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
- Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
- Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
- Trained new employees in cashiering procedures, offering assistance in resolving long waits issues.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
- Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Church Treasurer
Zion Tabernacle Church of God In Christ
Moore, SC
06.2013 - Current
- Designed and formatted financial reports for internal and external users.
- Prepared and presented annual fiscal and business plans.
Children's Church Teacher
Zion Tabernacle Church Of God In Christ
Moore, SC
06.2013 - Current
- Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.
- Supported many axilaries of Church of God In Christ department by compiling paperwork and taking detailed meeting minutes.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School
Greenwood, SC06.2016
Some College (No Degree) -
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SCSkills
- Loyalty
- Leadership
- Reading skills
- Age-appropriate activities
- Early childhood knowledge
- Sanitation understanding
- Housekeeping abilities
- Behavior management techniques
- Problem resolution
- First Aid/CPR
- Team building
- Supervision
- Communications
- Relationship development
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Conniemaxwell Children Ministries
08.2020 - Current
Childcare Professional
Bowers Rodgers Children Home
12.2018 - Current
Cashier/ Sever
McAlister's Deli
10.2016 - 11.2018
Church Treasurer
Zion Tabernacle Church of God In Christ
06.2013 - Current
Children's Church Teacher
Zion Tabernacle Church Of God In Christ
06.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Piedmont Technical College