- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Volunteer Travel
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Adventure Travel
- High-Intensity Interval Training
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Team Sports
- Outdoor Recreation
McKenzie Morton
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Experienced with early childhood education, focusing on creating nurturing and educational environment. Delivers engaging and developmentally appropriate activities that support children's growth. Excellent use of effective communication with both children and parents, creating trust and collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Central Baptist Church Fountain City
06.2023 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
Preschool Teacher
Corryton Church
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Created and performed Bible lessons for students.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
Education
Currently Enrolled - Elementary Education
Tusculum University
Greeneville, TN05-2027
Skills
- Time management
- Child safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Lesson planning
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Active listener
- Problem-solving
- Loves children
- CPR and first aid
- Child care
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Interests
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Central Baptist Church Fountain City
06.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Corryton Church
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Currently Enrolled - Elementary Education
Tusculum University
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