MORGAN HILL
St Louis,MO
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong background in early childhood education. Skilled in creating nurturing and stimulating environments for infants, fostering both emotional and cognitive development. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with team members and adapt to evolving needs. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication skills.
Engaged Desired Position with solid background in early childhood education. Proven ability to create nurturing and safe environments, with history of fostering developmental milestones. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Experienced with nurturing and developing young infants in structured environment. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure safe and engaging space. Strong understanding of early childhood development and collaboration with team members.
Early childhood education professional prepared for leadership roles in infant care. Extensive experience in curriculum planning and child development. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results through adaptive strategies. Skilled in creating safe, nurturing environments and effective communication.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Area of expertise and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
Wildwood, MO
01.2025 - Current
- Led curriculum development for infant programs, enhancing developmental milestones and learning outcomes.
- Mentored staff in implementing best practices for infant care and early childhood education techniques.
- Designed engaging activities that promote sensory exploration and cognitive development in infants.
- Collaborated with parents to create individualized care plans, fostering strong family partnerships.
- Conducted regular assessments of infant progress, ensuring tailored support for each child's growth.
- Streamlined classroom organization, improving efficiency of daily routines and transitions for infants.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback loops, driving continuous improvement in educational offerings.
- Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons.
- Created and executed lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and assessed developmental needs of students to develop to fullest potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment by singing songs and reading to children.
- Cultivated professional relationships with parents and families, establishing availability for parent conferences when necessary.
- Employed learning through play philosophy and educational objectives, striking balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities and encouraging children to communicate verbally.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual needs, fostering strong support system for each infant.
- Maintained accurate records of each infant''s daily activities, meals, diaper changes, and other pertinent information for parent communication.
- Supported healthy social interactions between infants through guided playtime and group activities.
- Strengthened cognitive skills by introducing sensory experiences like soft music or tactile objects during playtime.
- Enhanced motor skill development through carefully planned physical activities such as tummy time or baby yoga.
- Implemented creative art projects that allowed infants to explore different textures while developing fine motor skills.
- Coordinated special events and activities for infants and their families, such as holiday celebrations or milestone celebrations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops focused on the latest research in early childhood education.
- Established routines for nap time, feeding, and diaper changes to create a stable environment for growth.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Infant and Toddler Teacher's Assistant
Goddard School
Ballwin, MO
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to infant and toddler developmental milestones.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth in young children.
- Collaborated with parents to provide consistent communication regarding child progress and classroom activities.
- Developed and maintained age-appropriate learning materials to stimulate curiosity and exploration among students.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and child development strategies.
- Led workshops for staff on innovative teaching methods and early childhood education trends.
- Evaluated student development through observations, assessments, and tailored intervention strategies as needed.
- Provided support during transitions between classrooms or activities, ensuring smooth adjustments for young children.
- Enhanced curriculum by integrating play-based learning techniques that align with educational standards for early childhood education.
- Increased parent involvement in children''s education by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on child progress.
- Managed classroom materials effectively, ensuring a clean, organized space conducive to learning at all times.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment by adhering to state regulations and implementing consistent routines for care.
- Improved overall classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and establishing clear expectations for behavior.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Integrated sensory experiences into daily routine to enhance cognitive exploration opportunities for young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted early literacy development through storytelling, songs, and guided reading activities.
- Contributed to team meetings focused on enhancing program quality through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a comprehensive curriculum that addressed all developmental domains for infants and toddlers.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating play-based and age-appropriate activities into daily lesson plans.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills such as dressing, feeding, and toileting when appropriate.
Teacher's Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
Creve Coeur, MO
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Mentored new teaching assistants on classroom protocols and best practices.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest teaching trends and methodologies, enhancing overall effectiveness as an educator.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group collaboration exercises.
- Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Front desk receptionist and Office Assistant
Centerco Properties, LLC
St. Louis, MO
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Answers telephones, routes calls, takes messages, and provides general information; greets and directs visitors; answers routine inquiries; maintains log of inquiries as required.
- Opens and routes incoming mail; distributes correspondence and other material to department staff/faculty.
- Performs a variety of routine assignments as appropriate to the position; may operate a personal computer to draft basic correspondence, enter data, and print letters, labels, reports, and/or other materials; types and mails form letters.
- Copies and/or duplicates materials as requested; may oversee day-to-day operation of copy machine; may prepare and transmit facsimiles for the unit.
- Establishes, maintains, processes, and/or updates files, records, and/or other documents.
- May perform specialized services of a routine clerical/administrative nature in strict accordance with established procedural guidelines, as appropriate to the position.
- May schedule or assist in scheduling appointments, meetings, and/or conferences, as appropriate to the position.
- May order, stock, and distribute office supplies.
- May run various routine errands, as required, for the unit/department.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- 314-579-9955
Coordinator of Artist Programs and Services
Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Provide specialized administrative support in the development, implementation, and marketing of program/project function.
- Serves as a central point of contact between artists, staff, and facility, other departments, and/or external constituencies on day-to-day programmatic, operational, and administrative matters; assists with seminars, meetings, special projects, and/or general problem resolution.
- Maintains program/project records, researches information and gathers and computes various data; prepares special and/or one-time reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries, selecting relevant data from a variety of sources.
- May perform specialized activities of a programmatic nature in direct support of the accomplishment of program objectives and protocol.
- Implement effective operational/administrative policies and procedures specific to the achievement of the objectives of the program
- 314-863-5811
Executive Administrative Assistant
Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Provides wide range of complex office administration and support to The Executive Leadership, staff, and community.
- Support Executive Director with internal and external communications
- Provide high-level organization, calendar management; prioritize inquiries and requests, troubleshoot conflicts, make judgments and recommendations to ensure smooth day- to-day engagements.
- Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, reports, and memos
- Complete expense reports and manage correspondence with vendors
- Support the Executive Director in strategic communications, organizational strategy, and all-other special projects as assigned
- Organize meetings and events for convenings, retreats, various board meetings, and other logistics
- Serve as a staff liaison to the Commission Board
- Maintain quality filing and communications systems including contact management document management, and archiving
Receptionist and Gallery Attendant
Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Manage Visitors and Calls
- Answer and address incoming phone calls in a timely and polite manner
- Deal with queries and provide correct information
- Forward calls and/or visitor to the appropriate staff member
- Take and deliver messages accurately and completely
- Manage Mail
- Sort and distribute incoming mail
- Prepare outgoing mail for pick-up or courier
- Organize courier deliveries
- Monitor Security
- Monitor people coming and going through the reception doors
- Issue visitor passes where required
- Be aware of and report suspicious activity
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwards, ILSkills
- Experience: 5 years clerical work experience
- Advanced clerical knowledge
- Familiarity with non-profit sector
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to take initiative, multi-task, be a team-player, be flexible, adapt to shifting priorities, and prioritize work
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated writing and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills, commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to access a wide range of sources and networks for information
- Good judgment and ability to function independently
- Good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, Google Suite, and social media web platforms
- Ability to manage up
- Creative teaching
- Classroom organization
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Infant CPR certification
- Social skills development
- Emotional support
- Feeding assistance
- Outdoor play supervision
- Documentation and reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- Music and movement
- Diaper changing
- Storytelling techniques
- Early childhood education
- Progress reporting
- Childcare expertise
- Area of study instruction
- Motor skills enhancement
- Art exploration
- Language development
- Child assessment
- Sensory stimulation
- Nap time supervision
- Cognitive growth
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Friendly and likeable
- Problem-solving
- Loves children
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Child care
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Active listener
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- CPR and first aid
- Child safety
- Verbal communication
- Approachable
- Housekeeping
- Efficient under pressure
- Emotionally supportive
- Positive reinforcement
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Play-based learning
- Meal preparation
- Lesson planning
- Parental communication
- Infant care
- Accurate record keeping
- Parent communication
- Conflict resolution
- Strong computer skills
- Activity planning
- Curriculum implementation
Certification
- CPR and First Aid
- Safe Sleep
Awards and Acknowledgements
2019 Winner of Metro Transit Public Art Contest
Timeline
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
01.2025 - Current
Infant and Toddler Teacher's Assistant
Goddard School
10.2024 - 12.2024
Teacher's Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
03.2024 - 06.2024
Front desk receptionist and Office Assistant
Centerco Properties, LLC
02.2022 - 05.2022
Coordinator of Artist Programs and Services
Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis
05.2017 - 09.2020
Executive Administrative Assistant
Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis
05.2017 - 09.2020
Receptionist and Gallery Attendant
Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis
05.2017 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts -
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville