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Michelle Rolfes

Taconite,MN

Summary

Dedicated early childhood educator with a friendly, positive attitude, skilled in fostering teamwork and collaboration at Invest Early. Proven ability to enhance children's social and emotional skills through effective communication and positive reinforcement. Committed to maintaining a safe learning environment while actively supporting developmental milestones and family engagement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESP: Infant,Toddler, Pre School

Invest Early
08.2017 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Foster Care Provider

North Homes
08.2012 - 08.2017
  • Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
  • Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
  • Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
  • Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
  • Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
  • Established clear boundaries within the home environment that promoted respect for themselves and others.
  • Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
  • Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
  • Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors exhibited by some foster children while maintaining a supportive atmosphere within the home setting.
  • Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.

ESP (Infant/Toddler)

Invest Early
10.2005 - 08.2012
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Built trust among toddlers and their families by maintaining consistent communication about daily activities, upcoming events, and any concerns that arose.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Worked closely with lead teacher to monitor students'' developmental milestones while identifying potential areas for growth or intervention when necessary.
  • Assisted in the implementation of daily routines, including mealtime, naptime, outdoor play, and transitions between activities.
  • Contributed to a positive classroom culture by modeling respect, empathy, cooperation, and kindness toward all children at all times.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.

Education

CDA - Early Childhood Care And Education

ICC
Grand Rapids, MN
09-2005

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Calm under pressure

Certification

  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
  • Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Timeline

ESP: Infant,Toddler, Pre School

Invest Early
08.2017 - Current

Foster Care Provider

North Homes
08.2012 - 08.2017

ESP (Infant/Toddler)

Invest Early
10.2005 - 08.2012

CDA - Early Childhood Care And Education

ICC

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