Piper Heitkamp
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Compassionate Assistant Daycare Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in early childhood development, classroom management, and creative educational activities design. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring positive learning environments and fostering emotional growth in young children. Kind and cheerful professional with several years of experience nurturing and caring for children. Successful at directing playtime, enforcing positive behavior and applying behavior redirection to manage challenges. Proven track record of keeping children entertained with fun activities. Devoted professional with hands-on experience cultivating warm, nurturing environments for children. Talented in organizing and leading educational activities and monitoring behavior. Observant team player focused on promoting health and development in children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Kid's Crossing Daycare Center
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2022 - Current
- Helped maintain a clean classroom environment by doing regular cleaning duties such as sweeping floors and wiping down surfaces.
- Supported teachers in planning engaging activities that allowed children to explore their interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's development progress or any issues that may arise.
- Engaged with students individually during free time periods providing additional opportunities for learning experiences.
- Assisted teachers in managing student behavior using positive reinforcement techniques whenever possible.
- Provided support and guidance to children during their daily routines, including meals, naps, and playtime.
- Ensured a safe environment for all children at the daycare center by monitoring activities closely.
- Supervised children during outdoor playtime while ensuring safety guidelines were being followed.
Office Employee
Wild Water West Waterpark
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Answered phones and directed customer inquiries to the appropriate staff member.
- Maintained filing system, both electronic and hard copy.
- Greeted guests and provided information about waterpark policies and regulations.
- Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed by patrons.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance at the park's various attractions.
- Responded to customer inquiries regarding available services, ticket prices, hours of operation.
- Provided assistance with setting up chairs, umbrellas, tables. for guests' convenience.
- Assisted with food preparation when required during peak times.
- Sold and served refreshments to customers, maintained sufficient inventory throughout business hours and restocked low supplies in both employee and customer areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
O'Gorman High School
Sioux Falls05-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SDSkills
- Care Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Infant Care
- Play-Based Learning
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Calm and patient
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Rule Enforcement
- Creative Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Hands-on learning
- Decision-Making
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Kid's Crossing Daycare Center
05.2022 - Current
Office Employee
Wild Water West Waterpark
05.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
O'Gorman High School
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing
University of South Dakota
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