Piper Rusk

More specifically, I have substituted for classrooms with children ages 0-6 (mainly 0-3) for a little over two years, been a part-time afternoon teacher for a classroom of children ages 1-2 for about a year in total, and worked full time in that same classroom for the better part of last summer.

I was still employed there, as I used to go back home on breaks from college and substitute there when needed on said breaks. However, during the usual school year and summer, I am here and Norman and ready to work.

• Interacting with children one-on-one to encourage learning and create positive relationships.
• To preserve cleanliness and safety, sanitize toys and playthings daily.
• Implemented a variety of inside-classroom activity to encourage physical, mental, and social growth.
• Maintained orderly classrooms by stating expectations precisely and praising positive behavior.
• Worked with children by helping them with personal hygiene and healthy practices including eating, sleeping, and using the restroom.
• Consulted with parents to create and maintain strong support systems and to support continued education tactics.
• Assisted babies and toddlers with establishing early childhood developmental milestones.
• Cleaned and organized classrooms to prepare for the next activity or the next day and keep things tidy, safe, and up to date.

At my time there, I worked as the afternoon teacher in the two-year-old classroom, eventually moving to full time in there for around a month, give or take. I also did breaks in all classrooms (ages 0-7).

• Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
• Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
• Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
• Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
• Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
• Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, behavior incidents, and parent-teacher conferences for review as needed.
• Led small group instruction tailored to each child''s unique abilities and interests, ensuring personalized attention during learning activities.
• Encouraged children to express themselves creatively through art and music, enhancing their creative thinking skills.

When I'm in Stillwater, I babysit as much as possible for the Baraldi family (twins, both 3 years old that I taught for around a year at Oak Tree Children's Academy and their older brother, 6 years old that I occasionally taught at the same daycare) which usually happens on weekends in the morning-lunchtime.

• Regularly and positively communicated with children and guardians.
• Organized and cleaned areas after activities by picking up toys and wiping up any messes.
• Helped prepare milk bottles and healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meal.
• Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in ages 2 to 5.
• Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
• Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.

I worked here as my second job while in my senior year of high school on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

• Resolved customer complaints independently or with aid of supervisor.
• Provided customers with information on prices and what was in stock.
• Packaged ready orders and distributing to customers.
• Sanitized kitchen and food preparation equipment, as well as cleaned and organized the front of the store.
• Greeted over 100 customers per day and communicated effectively to obtain accurate orders.
• Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
• Worked hours consisting of 4:30am-12:00pm.