Nicole Holmes
Summary
Dynamic Lead Toddler Teacher at New Direction Learning Center, skilled in creating engaging, child-centered environments that foster curiosity and growth. Expert in adaptive teaching strategies and parent-teacher communication, I successfully developed individualized lesson plans that enhanced language skills and problem-solving abilities, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere for toddlers' overall development.
Early childhood education professional prepared for this role with focus on creating engaging and educational environments. Known for implementing age-appropriate activities and fostering positive child interactions. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliable and flexible support. Expertise in classroom management and curriculum planning, valued for patience and enthusiasm.
Experienced early childhood educator equipped to guide and nurture young learners. Proven ability to create engaging and educational environments that foster development and growth. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving positive outcomes. Adept at communication, curriculum planning, and classroom management, ensuring supportive and effective learning atmosphere.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
New Direction Learning Center
Richmond VA
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
- Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
- Developed individualized lesson plans tailored to each child''s needs, promoting overall growth and development.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Worked closely with fellow teachers to share ideas, exchange feedback, and collaborate on curriculum planning efforts across classrooms.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and maintain open communication channels for optimal child support.
DSP
Support ONE
RIchmond VA
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
DSP
Negirl Day Support
Richmond VA
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
DSP
Home Is Where The Heart Is
Richmond VA
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Education
Huguenot High School
Richmond06-1992
Skills
- Child-centered approach
- Adaptive teaching strategies
- Observation and assessment
- Age-appropriate activities
- Outdoor play supervision
- Patience and empathy
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
New Direction Learning Center
06.2021 - Current
DSP
Support ONE
08.2019 - 06.2021
DSP
Home Is Where The Heart Is
06.2016 - 03.2018
DSP
Negirl Day Support
05.2016 - 05.2019
Huguenot High School