Meranda Smith
Huntsville,TX
Summary
Childcare professional with expertise in developmental activities, child safety protocols, and nutrition planning. Demonstrated success in creating engaging environments that enhance cognitive and social skills. Experienced in providing individualized care and maintaining effective communication with parents. Committed to fostering healthy development and well-being through enriching educational activities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Megan Doucette
Huntsville, Texas
01.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging educational activities to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
- Coordinated transportation for children, ensuring timely and safe arrivals at various activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals aligned with children's dietary needs and preferences.
- Monitored health and safety during playtime and daily routines.
- Facilitated communication with parents regarding children's progress and activities.
- Organized group activities to bolster social skills among children.
- Assisted with homework and projects, promoting academic growth.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to support child development.
Infant Teacher
Kid Zone Daycare
Huntsville, Texas
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure learning environment for infants.
- Facilitated daily activities to promote sensory exploration and fine motor skills development.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide updates on child progress and well-being.
- Encouraged positive social interactions through structured group play and activities.
- Created a nurturing classroom atmosphere to support emotional development and security.
- Managed classroom routines to promote consistency and predictability for infants.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in infant care and education.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and share effective teaching strategies.
- Monitored health and hygiene practices to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
- Ensured safety rules were followed at all times by supervising playtime activities both indoors and outdoors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montgomery High School
Montgomery, TX05-2003
Skills
- Developmental activities and coordination
- Child safety protocols
- Nutrition planning
- Parent communication
- Individualized care
Timeline
Private Nanny
Megan Doucette
01.2021 - Current
Infant Teacher
Kid Zone Daycare
12.2016 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Montgomery High School