Pauline Fredrickson
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Responsible childcare professional experienced in guiding children and documenting learning and development. Background leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage growth. Offers current CPR and First Aid certifications paired with in-depth knowledge of children's emotional and social development.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Day Care Provider/Owner
Cedar Tree Day Care
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.1991 - Current
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress or any other concerns related to childcare services provided.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
Office Manager
Coldwell Banker Scott Associates
New Paltz, NY
06.1981 - 12.1991
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Maintained confidential records relating to personnel matters.
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders when needed.
- Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities .
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
- Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Office Manager
American Cancer Society
Poughkeepsie, NY
07.1978 - 05.1981
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Political Science
SUNY NEW PALTZ
New Paltz, NY05-1981
Skills
- Lesson Plan Development
- Activity Planning
- Child Supervision
- CPR training
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Development
- Behavior management techniques
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Safety awareness
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Patience and Empathy
Affiliations
- Licensed Foster Care Mother as well as an Adoptive Mother of 5
Accomplishments
- Awarded Several Day Care Provider Awards throughout my 30+ years as a Day Care Owner
Certification
- New York Real Estate Broker
- CPR
- First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Day Care Provider/Owner
Cedar Tree Day Care
01.1991 - Current
Office Manager
Coldwell Banker Scott Associates
06.1981 - 12.1991
Office Manager
American Cancer Society
07.1978 - 05.1981
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Political Science
SUNY NEW PALTZ
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