Mikka Baker
Calumet
Summary
Experienced in early childhood education with a focus on child development and behavior management. Responsibilities included administering medication as per doctor's orders, ensuring classroom safety, and implementing behavior management strategies to foster a positive learning environment. Engaged in continuous professional development to remain informed about current trends in education, while collaborating with colleagues to enhance classroom activities. Demonstrated effective communication with parents regarding children's progress and behavioral issues, contributing to a supportive educational experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Noah's Ark Daycare
Sutherland
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders when needed.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Observed health practices such as proper handwashing procedures.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
Daycare Teacher
Kids Kampus Preschool
Primghar
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
- Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders when needed.
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Observed health practices such as proper handwashing procedures.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor playtime, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
Education
High School Diploma -
South O'Brien High School
Paullina, IA05-2012
Skills
- Child development
- Behavior management
- Classroom safety
- Medication administration
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Professional development
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Early childhood education
- Infant care
- Creative learning strategies
- Bagging expertise
- Tact and sensitivity
- Friendly and likeable
- Reliable
- Gentle discipline
- Positive role model
- Visual supervision
- Safety monitoring
- Child safety procedures
- Problem-solving
- Child safety
Certification
- CPR
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Noah's Ark Daycare
11.2024 - 03.2025
Daycare Teacher
Kids Kampus Preschool
02.2021 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
South O'Brien High School