Mckenzie Whitman
Tahlequah
Summary
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Childcare Provider
Creative Care Daycare
Tahlequah
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Supervised children during playtime and educational activities at Creative Care Daycare.
- Organized age-appropriate games and crafts to promote child development.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for children throughout the day.
- Collaborated with staff to create engaging lesson plans for diverse needs.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
Special Needs Babysitter
Sheila Burnham
Tahlequah
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided attentive care for a nonverbal autistic 8 year old girl during daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene and daily living tasks for the child.
- Developed engaging activities tailored to her abilities and interests.
- Observed and monitored the child's play activities.
Education
Tahlequah High School
Tahlequah, OKSome College (No Degree) -
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OKSkills
- Child development
- Team collaboration
- Cleanliness standards
- Communication skills
- Safety
- Special needs experience
- Patience and empathy
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Time management abilities
- Ability to handle pressure
Accomplishments
- Honor's Society Award
- Top 10% of high school class
- State qualifier and conference champion in 5A tennis
Affiliations
• Varsity tennis
• Varsity volleyball
• Weightlifting
Service
• 100+ community service hours attained throughout high school career from Soroptimist Club, National Honor's Society, and Interact club.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Creative Care Daycare
05.2025 - 08.2025
Special Needs Babysitter
Sheila Burnham
08.2023 - 12.2024
Tahlequah High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Northeastern State University
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