Megen Bentley
Merrillville,IN
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress. Certified in First Aid and CPR.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Caring Heart Open Arms
Hobart, Indiana
07.2023 - Current
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Provided adequate supervision of children.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Provided guidance on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing and teeth brushing.
- Maintained a clean classroom environment ensuring toys are sanitized regularly.
- Contributed towards creating a curriculum based on developmental milestones set out by Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Shipt Shopper
Self-employeed
Merrillville, Indiana
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Accurately read and follow customer order instructions.
- Pick, pack, deliver, and restock items from local stores to customers' homes in an efficient manner.
- Communicate efficiently with customers about their orders.
- Track progress of orders using Shipt mobile app and other technology tools provided by the company.
- Meet deadlines for assigned tasks while maintaining high standards of work quality.
- Utilize problem solving skills when issues arise with orders or deliveries.
Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
Merrillville, Indiana
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
Education
Currently Enrolled - Early Childhood Education
Prosolutions Training
Merrillville, Indiana08-2025
First Aid And CPR Certification -
American Heart Association
Merrillville, IN08-2023
Food Handler Permit - Food Preparation
State Training
09-2021
High School Diploma -
Estrella Foothills High School
Goodyear, AZ05-2009
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Developmental needs
- Child Safety Procedures
- Lesson Planning
- Safety awareness
- Managing activities
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Caring Heart Open Arms
07.2023 - Current
Shipt Shopper
Self-employeed
11.2021 - 05.2022
Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
11.2018 - 07.2021
Currently Enrolled - Early Childhood Education
Prosolutions Training
First Aid And CPR Certification -
American Heart Association
Food Handler Permit - Food Preparation
State Training
High School Diploma -
Estrella Foothills High School