Nichole Williamson
Washington,IL
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Daycare Provider
Self employed
Washington, Il
01.2012 - Current
- Supervised daily activities and ensured safety of children in care.
- Organized age-appropriate educational and recreational activities for children.
- Assisted with meal preparation and maintained cleanliness of eating areas.
- Managed behavior by implementing positive discipline techniques consistently.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that included music, art, outdoor games, and reading stories.
Head Teacher
Rogy's Learning Center
East Peoria, Illinois
11.2006 - 11.2012
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning needs.
- Facilitated classroom management to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement curriculum enhancements and assessments.
- Communicated effectively with parents about student progress and concerns.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools and methods.
- Maintained open communication channels with parents by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Facilitated the development of effective curriculum plans that meet the needs of individual students.
Retail Worker
Limited Too
Peoria, Illinois
09.2008 - 07.2011
- Assisted customers in selecting merchandise and providing product information.
- Organized sales floor to enhance customer shopping experience and product visibility.
- Operated point-of-sale system for processing transactions and managing cash flow.
- Maintained inventory levels through regular stock checks and replenishment processes.
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging visual displays for promotions.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues with friendly, effective communication.
- Trained new staff on store policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
- Executed daily cleaning routines to ensure a tidy and welcoming store environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of store by sweeping floors, dusting surfaces, emptying trash cans and mopping spills.
- Maintained friendly, outgoing personality to promote positive work environment and build customer loyalty.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the store including setting up displays, cleaning shelves and counting money.
- Maintained an organized store environment by restocking shelves and organizing displays.
- Stocked, replenished, and organized inventory to keep store merchandise fresh.
- Greeted customers, identified their needs and provided assistance with product selection.
Restaurant Hostess
Avanti’s Italian Restaurant
East Peoria
07.2008 - 08.2009
- Greeted and seated customers promptly in a busy dining environment.
- Managed reservations and guest inquiries efficiently using scheduling software.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the host stand area consistently.
- Assisted guests with menu information and special requests as needed.
- Handled customer feedback and concerns professionally to enhance satisfaction.
Home Daycare Provider
Self employed
Washington, Illinois
Education
East Peoria Community High School
East Peoria, ILSkills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Behavioral management
- Data analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Effective feedback
- Time management
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Leadership skills
Timeline
Daycare Provider
Self employed
01.2012 - Current
Retail Worker
Limited Too
09.2008 - 07.2011
Restaurant Hostess
Avanti’s Italian Restaurant
07.2008 - 08.2009
Head Teacher
Rogy's Learning Center
11.2006 - 11.2012
Home Daycare Provider
Self employed
East Peoria Community High School