Mickenzie Munoz
Cottage Grove,MN
Summary
Responsible childcare professional experienced in guiding children and documenting learning and development. Background leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage growth. Offers current CPR and First Aid certifications paired with in-depth knowledge of children's emotional and social development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Wolfpack Pups Child Care
Cottage Grove, MN
06.2015 - 10.2023
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Monitored children's progress through ongoing assessments of their abilities and interests.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
Childcare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Woodbury, MN
03.2008 - 08.2010
- Organized field trips to local museums, parks and other educational sites.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted learning objectives.
- Observed children to record development.
- Provided positive guidance to help children develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.
Clinical Therapist
Department of Corrections
Oak Park Heights, MN
06.2002 - 11.2004
- Conducted initial assessments and created an effective therapeutic relationship with clients.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stressors in their lives.
- Collaborated with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Counseled individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD and other mental health disorders.
- Monitored client's progress towards goals set within the treatment plan.
- Responded effectively in crisis situations to deliver skilled support and stabilize situations.
- Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
Education
Graduate Teaching Licensure - Teaching K-12
WolfpackCollege of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN05-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Criminal Justice
Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN05-2002
Skills
- Child Development Specialist
- Pupil Supervision
- Healthy Learning Environments
- Child Guidance
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Wolfpack Pups Child Care
06.2015 - 10.2023
Childcare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
03.2008 - 08.2010
Clinical Therapist
Department of Corrections
06.2002 - 11.2004
Graduate Teaching Licensure - Teaching K-12
WolfpackCollege of Saint Scholastica
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Criminal Justice
Gustavus Adolphus College