Meghan Kochan
West Milford,NJ
Summary
Reliable employee seeking paraprofessional position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Dedicated child care professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
After-School Care Worker
Countryside Childcare And Learning Center
Ringwood, NJ
01.2022 - Current
- Cared for children ages 6 months to 2 years in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys each day.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
Special Education Dance Teacher
The King Centre For Preforming Arts
Butler, NJ
01.2022 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general dance class curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Nanny
Rachel Youngren
West Milford, NJ
01.2018 - Current
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
After-School Care Worker
The Children's Castle Daycare
West Milford, NJ
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Cared for children ages 5 to 12 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys each day.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05.2024
Skills
- Group Discipline
- Group and Individual Care
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Homework Assistance
- Behavior Redirection
- Communication and Cooperation
- Caring and Responsible
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Class Activity Oversight
- Social and Emotional Development
- Safety Monitoring and Management
Timeline
After-School Care Worker
Countryside Childcare And Learning Center
01.2022 - Current
Special Education Dance Teacher
The King Centre For Preforming Arts
01.2022 - Current
After-School Care Worker
The Children's Castle Daycare
09.2018 - 08.2022
Nanny
Rachel Youngren
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
William Paterson University of New Jersey