Pavenus Swanson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Warm assistant teacher with several years of childcare experiences and skills in classroom management and assignment creation. Friendly and energetic professional commended for adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Passionate about going above and beyond to nurture and encourage children.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center
Chicago, IL
02.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality care and engagement for infants,including feeding,preparing bottles, changing diapers, and soothing
- Assisted lead teacher and supervising daily activities for infants (6 weeks to 15 months)
- Developed and maintained a safe, clean, and organized learning environment
- Observed and recorded infants daily activities,incidents and accidents
- Assisted with circle time, lesson planing, preparing materials, and assisting lead teacher setting up activities
- Built strong relationships with children,parents and staff through effective communication and teamwork
- Helped establish a peaceful sleep environment for nap time, ensuring infant's need were met while they rest
- Updated parent on their child's daily progress, including feeding, sleeping, and playtime activities at pick up time
Nanny
Private Family
Chicago/Winnetka
09.2021 - Current
- Worked with family who currently reside in Winnetka
- Took care of 2 children (7 & 8 years old), Monday-Friday & On Call
- Pickup and drop off children between home and school
- Took care of children to after-school activities as needed
- Took care of children on weekends, scheduling educational activities and outings regularly
- Supported teaching of manners and social skills by being firm, but also laid back
- Performed multiple other duties as required by the parents.
Au Pair
Cultural care
Chicago
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Worked as Au Pair position with the Liu family
- Took care of 1 child (infant-toddler)
- Maintained a safe and fun environment, making creative and educational activities,sleep training,planing playdates preparing and serving meals and snacks, and maintaining a clean environment
- Performed multiple other duties as required by the parents.
Program Advisor
Berlitz Company
Thailand
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Assured maximum satisfaction of our internal and external customers by managing their expectation in order to achieve the objective of creating retained, loyal customers
- Handled day-to-day Language Center operations and performed administrative functions
- Responsibilities included supporting retention and acquisition sales functions and tracking marketing activities.
Daycare Volunteer
Parima Day care
Thailand
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Engaging in activities with children to promote learning and development
- Assisting with circle time activities to foster social and cognitive growth
- Helping with bath time and feeding time routine to ensure the children's health and hygiene needs were met
- Ensuring a clean and safe classroom environment through effective maintenance and organization
Education
Certificate - American Legal System in popular culture
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Chicago, IL02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Anthropology
Kasetsart University
Bangkok,Thailand05-2018
Skills
- Child development knowledge (infant-toddler-Preschool)
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Behavior Management
- Attention to detail and multitasking
- Effective parent-teacher communication
Languages
- English
- Thai
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center
02.2024 - Current
Nanny
Private Family
09.2021 - Current
Au Pair
Cultural care
09.2019 - 09.2021
Program Advisor
Berlitz Company
06.2018 - 07.2019
Daycare Volunteer
Parima Day care
04.2017 - 05.2017
Certificate - American Legal System in popular culture
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Anthropology
Kasetsart University
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