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Rebecca Harder

Bartlett,TN

Summary

Friendly and energetic care giver with 10+ years in the childcare industry. Motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well-behaved.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Teacher

Children First Childcare Center
08.2021 - Current
  • Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
  • Taught basic education principles while complying with IEP and ARD goals.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Childcare Assistant Teacher

Bright Ideas Enrichment Center
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
  • Documented daily food attendance, enrollments and withdraws and monthly food claims in state-regulated system.
  • Reported parent complaints and comments to managers and documented occurrences.

Childcare Assistant Teacher

Faith Preschool Academy
02.2020 - 07.2020

Home Child Care Provider

Brandon & Lauren McNairy
11.2019 - 12.2019
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate

Childcare Assistant

Rainbow Child Care Center
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Worked with supervisors to facilitate snacks, arts and crafts and naptime
  • Maintained daily records of children’s individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps
  • Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development
  • Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces
  • Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity

Home Caregiver

Jan Hopkins
04.2016 - 10.2017
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Prepared Meals
  • Interacted with grandmother by talking to, watching movies, and doing activities that she enjoyed

Child Care

Jolene DePete
11.2015 - Current
  • Engaged with child on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.
  • Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
  • Transported child to and from school, activities, and appointments

Home Child Care Provider

Antoinette Berry
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
  • Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
  • Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for 1 child.
  • Established a safe play environment for the child.
  • Communicated openly with child's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
  • Engaged with child on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.

Child Care Worker

Children First Childcare Center
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and using the toilet.
  • Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
  • Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
  • Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.

Child Care Worker

Bartlett Recreation Center
10.2005 - 11.2010
  • Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
  • Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and using the toilet.
  • Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
  • Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gateway Christian School
Memphis, TN
2006

Skills

  • Loves children
  • Dependable
  • Energetic caregiver
  • Ability to interact with any age child and on their level
  • Friendly and likeable
  • Experience working with special needs children

Timeline

Childcare Teacher

Children First Childcare Center
08.2021 - Current

Childcare Assistant Teacher

Bright Ideas Enrichment Center
11.2020 - 08.2021

Childcare Assistant Teacher

Faith Preschool Academy
02.2020 - 07.2020

Home Child Care Provider

Brandon & Lauren McNairy
11.2019 - 12.2019

Childcare Assistant

Rainbow Child Care Center
10.2018 - 11.2019

Home Caregiver

Jan Hopkins
04.2016 - 10.2017

Child Care

Jolene DePete
11.2015 - Current

Home Child Care Provider

Antoinette Berry
01.2013 - 01.2015

Child Care Worker

Children First Childcare Center
01.2011 - 01.2013

Child Care Worker

Bartlett Recreation Center
10.2005 - 11.2010

High School Diploma -

Gateway Christian School