Nadia Dionne
Coventry,CT
Summary
Experienced daycare teacher specializing in interactive education and parent engagement. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and create nurturing environments that enhance children's physical, mental, and social development. Committed to teamwork and adaptable to various roles within work settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Miss Merry Mac's Educational Daycare
Tolland, Connecticut
10.2024 - 03.2026
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with children and families to enhance trust and communication.
- Implemented curriculum aligned with state early education standards.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Designed and facilitated engaging activities that supported children's physical, mental, and social growth.
- Updated parents and guardians on daily activities and addressed behavioral concerns to maintain open communication.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
- Observed health practices such as proper handwashing procedures.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
- Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
- Provided medication as per doctor's instructions.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
Substitute Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Manchester, Connecticut
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that engaged children in educational play, fostering their curiosity and learning.
- Oversaw children's activities, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment that promoted positive behavior.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's daily progress.
- Supervised outdoor playtime including playground equipment use.
- Served meals, and observed students during meal times for proper nutrition practices and food allergies awareness.
- Compiled daily reports on student attendance, behaviors, and academic performance to inform parents and enhance teaching strategies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom materials and supplies.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance teaching skills and best practices.
- Cared for infants and toddlers in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Executed additional tasks designated by the lead teacher or supervisor.
- Instructed students on social development topics such as sharing and respect for others.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at a consistent level.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and creative playtime activities.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive, inclusive atmosphere for all children.
Take-Out Specialist
Olive Garden Restaurant
Enfield, CT
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared take-out orders efficiently for timely customer service.
- Ensured order accuracy by verifying items before packaging, minimizing errors for customer satisfaction.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to ensure prompt food preparation.
- Provided excellent customer service during order pickups and inquiries.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Received payments, returned accurate change and closed checks in POS system.
- Maintained food at safe temperatures until customer pick-up, keeping hot foods separate from cold ones.
- Verified order accuracy during and after production, confirming side, napkin, and utensil quantities for complete customer orders.
- Adhered to company policies regarding food handling procedures.
- Restocked shelves with supplies to maintain inventory levels.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee, tea and fountain drinks.
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Delivered high standards of customer service during high-volume shifts, enhancing customer experience and loyalty.
Cashier
Geissler's Supermarket
East Windsor, CT
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Processed customer transactions using point-of-sale systems efficiently.
- Processed cash, credit, and debit payments with accuracy and security, ensuring customer trust.
- Addressed customer complaints swiftly, improving overall shopping experience.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Welcomed customers and provided answers to inquiries about products and services, enhancing customer engagement.
- Performed tasks designated by management to enhance operational efficiency.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Managed customer service counter while facilitating sales of lottery tickets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Suffield High School
West Suffield, CT06-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor's in Allied Health Sciences
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic03-2026
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Child care
- Customer service
- Multitasking and organization
- Parent engagement
- Interactive education through arts, dancing, music, and games
- Loves children
- Empathy and patience
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Miss Merry Mac's Educational Daycare
10.2024 - 03.2026
Substitute Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2024 - 10.2024
Take-Out Specialist
Olive Garden Restaurant
11.2021 - 08.2022
Cashier
Geissler's Supermarket
06.2020 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Suffield High School
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor's in Allied Health Sciences
Eastern Connecticut State University