McKenzie Wesolowski
Finleyville,PA
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with 7 years of experience in classroom settings, focusing on child development and education from infancy to school age. Expertise in lesson planning, parent communication, and staff training while ensuring compliance with state regulations. Committed to creating positive learning environments and strengthening family partnerships to enhance childcare center operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director and Lead Teacher
Sunshine Kids Preschool
Finleyville, PA
08.2019 - Current
- Coordinated daily activities and schedules for infant, toddler, preschool classrooms and staff, ensuring smooth transitions and optimized learning experiences.
- Assisted in developing and teaching age-appropriate curriculum and learning materials.
- Mentored and trained new childcare staff on classroom procedures, licensing requirements, and child safety protocols.
- Maintained full compliance with state childcare regulations and contributed to successful licensing inspections with zero citations.
- Fostered partnerships with families through regular communication about children’s development and daily progress, enhancing family engagement and support.
- Managed classroom schedules, daily routines, meal times, nap schedules, and transitions while maintaining a safe and organized learning environment.
- Collaborated with administration and teaching staff to support center operations, classroom coverage, and enrollment needs.
- Developed hands-on crafts, sensory activities, and educational experiences tailored to individual children’s developmental milestones and interests, promoting active learning and engagement.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA 01.2021 - 05.2024
Ringgold High School
Finleyville, PASkills
- Curriculum development
- Family engagement
- Child Development
- Classroom management
- Safety and supervision
- Health and safety
- Staff training
- Documentation
- Family engagement
- Parent communication
- Time management
- Organization and cleanliness
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Documentation
Certification
- CDA - infant toddler
- Associates degree in Early Childhood Education
- All early childhood education trainings (such as health & safety) - all complete & up to date.
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Northampton Community College
01.2021 - 05.2024
Assistant Director and Lead Teacher
Sunshine Kids Preschool
08.2019 - Current
Ringgold High School