Michelle Houde
Delray Beach,FL
Summary
Proven professional in child care and development, adept at fostering creative thinking and ensuring safety, honed at Resurrection Catholic School-Green Bay. Excelled in activity planning and child supervision, significantly enhancing learning through educational games. Demonstrates exceptional care management and safety awareness, preparing students for future success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
After School Care
Resurrection Catholic School-green Bay
Lakeland, Florida
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Facilitated educational games to reinforce learning objectives.
- Assisted in planning and executing after-school activities.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement for appropriate conduct.
- Maintained a safe environment for students at all times.
- Organized materials needed for each activity, such as books, art supplies.
- Encouraged creative thinking and problem solving skills among the students.
Live-Out Nanny
Maria Canterbury
Wesley Chapel, FL
12.2017 - 09.2021
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children in my care.
- Organized activities that develop the physical, social, and intellectual growth of children.
- Maintained an orderly and clean environment for the children.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
- Engaged in interactive playtime to encourage learning and development.
- Kept detailed records of daily activities and health information about each child.
- Administered medication when necessary per instructions from parents and guardians.
- Arranged appointments for medical checkups as required by parents and guardians.
- Took children on educational outings such as trips to museums or parks.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits to promote healthy living among children.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare, such as washing dishes used by the kids or tidying up after them.
- Read stories to help foster language skills and imagination development.
- Planned engaging activities like arts and crafts projects, outdoor games.
- Ensured safety at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians through open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Transported children to school or other activities when necessary.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
Live-Out Nanny
Lisa Crane
Wesley Chapel, FL
02.2014 - 10.2017
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children in my care.
- Organized activities that develop the physical, social, and intellectual growth of children.
- Maintained an orderly and clean environment for the children.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
- Engaged in interactive playtime to encourage learning and development.
- Took children on educational outings such as trips to museums or parks.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits to promote healthy living among children.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare, such as washing dishes used by the kids or tidying up after them.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians through open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.
- Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
Secretary
Good Shepherd Parish, Fall River Ma
Fall River, MA
03.2002 - 03.2011
- Organized and maintained executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and conference calls.
- Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
- Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
- Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
- Sorted mail and distributed it to appropriate personnel or departments within the organization.
- Assisted with special projects or tasks related to departmental functions upon request.
- Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with vendors when necessary.
- Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
- Managed calendar reminders for upcoming deadlines or events associated with the office.
- Responded to customer inquiries via email or telephone in a polite and professional manner.
- Updated contact lists on a regular basis; created new contacts as needed.
- Reviewed billing statements for accuracy prior to submitting them for payment processing.
- Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Maintained organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational High Schoo
New Bedford, MA06-1980
Skills
- Nutrition
- Safety awareness
- Activity planning
- Child supervision
- Recreation planning
- Child development support
- Care management
Affiliations
I love being around children, watching them learn about everything .I love the outdoors ,nature.
Timeline
After School Care
Resurrection Catholic School-green Bay
09.2022 - 02.2023
Live-Out Nanny
Maria Canterbury
12.2017 - 09.2021
Live-Out Nanny
Lisa Crane
02.2014 - 10.2017
Secretary
Good Shepherd Parish, Fall River Ma
03.2002 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational High Schoo
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