Misty Holden
Leander,TX
Summary
Energetic childcare professional with history of entertaining, teaching and protecting children. Follows parents' wishes with care and looks for opportunities to engage children in fun and learning-focused opportunities. Attentive to children's needs and parents' desires. Delivers optimum childcare focused on good schedules, appropriate nutrition and adequate exercise. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care
Family Members
Leander, Texas
08.2012 - Current
- Provided emotional support and guidance for children during daily routines and transitions.
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring children's play activities.
- Observed children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Organized educational games and activities to help children learn numbers, colors, shapes, letters, and other basic skills.
- Supervised outdoor playtime activities such as playground visits or walks around the neighborhood.
- Read stories to children as part of their bedtime routine or just for fun.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects like drawing and painting.
- Demonstrated patience when dealing with challenging behaviors from young children.
- Responded promptly to any medical needs of the child while adhering to safety protocols.
- Followed strict hygiene standards while changing diapers or assisting with bathroom use.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
- Administering medication when needed according to parent instructions.
- Transporting children to school, sports activities, or other engagements when necessary.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
- Developing creative ways to encourage learning through everyday experiences.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
Child Care Provider
Hill Country Bible Church Austin
Austin, Trxas
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities to promote physical, social, and intellectual growth.
- Provided emotional support and guidance for children during daily routines and transitions.
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring children's play activities.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of the children in care.
- Demonstrated patience when dealing with challenging behaviors from young children.
Child Care
North Way Bible Church
Leander, Texas
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leander High School
Leander, TX08-1994
Skills
- Child Care
- Childcare management software programs
- Familiarity with childcare guidelines
- Childcare Arrangement
- Childcare Regulations
- Childcare management
- Special-needs childcare
- Childcare experience
- Childcare Techniques
- Time Management
- Creative Activities
- Reliable
- Managing Routines
- Behavior Monitoring
- Friendly
- Healthy Environments
- Cps Guidelines Awareness
- Activity Planning
- Child Safety Procedures
- Early Childhood Knowledge
- Schedule Management
- Parent Communication
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Child Social Development
- Behavioral Control
- Safety Understanding
- Child Monitoring
- Structured Activity Planning
- Good Judgment
- Snack Preparation
Affiliations
I volunteer at Operation Liberty Hill Thrift Store. I read with Children at Jim Plain Elementary.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Child Care Provider
Hill Country Bible Church Austin
10.2023 - 12.2023
Child Care
North Way Bible Church
09.2022 - 11.2023
Child Care
Family Members
08.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Leander High School