Natalie McKendrick
Roseville,MI
Summary
Organized childcare professional adept at staying organized and managing hectic schedules. Adheres to kind and compassionate approach when dealing with discipline issues. Career history serving individual families with multiple children in both live-in and live-out scenarios.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead GSRP Teacher
St. Peters Early Childhood Center
08.2024 - Current
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, enabling students to improve their performance and achieve learning goals.
- Ensured inclusive classroom atmosphere by embracing cultural diversity and addressing individual needs of each student.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing knowledge of classroom management techniques and pedagogical approaches for effective instruction.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote social interaction, teamwork, and leadership among students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and community events to strengthen the school community.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, fostering effective communication to support student success.
GSRP Associate Teacher
St. Peters Early Childhood Center
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Wiped down play areas, toys, tables and other hard surfaces to minimize germ spread.
- Built and maintained productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained consistent classroom schedule with wide range of experiences.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Nanny
Carl And Kara Regner
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Daycare Assistant
St.Peter’s Early Childhood Center
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
Nanny
Molly And James Mackinnon
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
Restaurant Hostess
Salvatore Scallopini
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rochester College
Rochester, MI05.2026
Early Childhood Education
Macomb Community College
Warren, MILutheran High School Northwest
Rochester Hills, MI06.2019
Skills
- Home School Programs Familiarity
- Safe Transporting
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- Child Development Expertise
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Child Supervision
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool Curricula
- Early Childhood Development
Timeline
Lead GSRP Teacher
St. Peters Early Childhood Center
08.2024 - Current
GSRP Associate Teacher
St. Peters Early Childhood Center
03.2023 - 08.2024
Nanny
Carl And Kara Regner
08.2022 - 02.2023
Daycare Assistant
St.Peter’s Early Childhood Center
01.2021 - 09.2022
Nanny
Molly And James Mackinnon
07.2020 - 08.2022
Restaurant Hostess
Salvatore Scallopini
03.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rochester College
Early Childhood Education
Macomb Community College
Lutheran High School Northwest
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