Payton Green
Gardner
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at Knox Child Development, skilled in curriculum development and classroom management. Fostered emotional support and growth through play-based learning, enhancing children's foundational skills. Recognized for building strong relationships with students and parents, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes development and well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Knox Child Development
Orland Park
03.2025 - Current
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Observed children to record development.
- Utilized technology such as computers and tablets in the classroom setting.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
Customer Service Representative
Water District #7
Gardner
09.2020 - 04.2024
- Enhanced productivity and customer service levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
- Collected deposits or payments and arranged for billing.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism when dealing with difficult customers.
- Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
- Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
- Reviewed and implemented improvements to accounting processes and procedures.
- Produced reliable reports by checking financial statements for accuracy.
In-Home Nanny
Jessica Cortright
Gardner
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with parents to establish and adjust behavior management strategies.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Provided guidance and discipline in line with parental values and expectations.
- Provided a safe environment in the home by adhering to safety standards while caring for the children.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's day-to-day experiences and developmental milestones achieved.
- Encouraged good manners among children by modeling appropriate behavior.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Education
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS05-2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Behavior management
- Instructional technology
- Play-based learning
- Child development
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Effective listening
Certification
First Aid / CPR
Medication Administration
Safe Sleep / Sudden
Infant Death
Recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect
Basic Child Development
Prevention control of infection and diseases
Prevention of response to emergencies
Building and Premises safety
Emergency Preparedness
Handling and storage of hazardous materials
Precautions when transporting children
Timeline
Teacher
Knox Child Development
03.2025 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Water District #7
09.2020 - 04.2024
In-Home Nanny
Jessica Cortright
10.2019 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Early Education
Johnson County Community College
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