Melissa Womack
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Hardworking Daycare Assistant, diligent in keeping children safe and secure while promoting learning and meeting basic needs of care. Proactive and caring worker with 16 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Personable Childcare Provider effective in providing children with immersive activities, educational assistance and balanced rest periods. Reliable and compassionate teacher assistant offering expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behavior. Well-versed in needs and behaviors of children between ages of six months and (4) years old. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Assistant
Alliance
Bridgeport, CT
03.2004 - Current
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Kept children between ages of [Number six months and (4) years old safe and secure with vigilant oversight.6 months 5years old
- Designed monthly activity schedules to balance play, rest and learning time.
- Interpreted for Spanish-speaking parents and guardians
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
Education
High School Diploma -
Harding High School
Bridgeport, CT06.2004
Skills
- Daycare Environments
- Early Childhood Development
- Social and Academic Development
- Health and Safety
- Infant Care
- Spanish Interpreting
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Reading Comprehension
- Daily Logs
- Parental Participation
- Lesson Plan Creation
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
Timeline
Daycare Assistant
Alliance
03.2004 - Current
High School Diploma -
Harding High School