Megan Hovland
Ames,IA
Summary
I am a Childcare worker with 4 years experience of working with all different aged children, but mostly with babies and young toddlers. I love nurturing and caring for children; they are my true passion. Some of my strengths are: organization, good communication, caring personality, and attention to detail. I am CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certified.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Lead Teacher
Kiddie Cats Childcare and Learning Center
09.2020 - 09.2024
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom strategies.
- Supported babies/toddlers social-emotional development by creating a nurturing and loving environment in the room.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Communicated with parents throughout the day to update about how their baby/toddler is doing, the childs bottles or meals given, diaper changes, naps, crafts and activities. As well as always letting the parents know anything out of the ordinary that is noticed with their child.
- Followed the parents instructions and schedules for their child, and answering any questions they may have.
- Practiced age appropriate fine and gross motor skills for each baby/toddler.
- Did activities with the babies/toddlers such as: story time, crafts for holidays/seasons, water/sensory play occasionally, and going out for walks in the stroller.
- Prepared and gave bottles, fed and monitored them during meals & snacks, changed diapers, playtime, soothed babies/toddlers, and got them to sleep.
- Washed the childs dishes, organized and cleaned the classroom.
- Took many childcare trainings including CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration class.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harvest Baptist School
Fort Dodge, IA07.2020
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Documentation And Reporting
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Classroom Management
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
Timeline
Childcare Lead Teacher
Kiddie Cats Childcare and Learning Center
09.2020 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Harvest Baptist School
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