Rebecca Kessler
Landisburg,PA
Summary
Professional team member prepared to excel in collaborative environments. Proven ability to support team objectives and contribute to operational success. Known for adaptability and reliability in meeting changing demands. Key skills include teamwork, communication, and flexibility.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
Miss.Becca's
09.2013 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Developed age-appropriate educational activities to promote cognitive and social development.
- Maintained compliance with local regulations and health standards for childcare facilities.
- Implemented effective scheduling practices to optimize resource allocation and staffing needs.
- Evaluated children's progress, adapting programs to meet individual developmental needs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents to establish trust and open communication regarding their child''s progress.
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new clients while retaining existing families through high-quality childcare services.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks while accommodating any dietary restrictions or allergies for each child in care.
- Managed daily operations of the home daycare business, including staff scheduling, budgeting, and recordkeeping.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Custodian
East Pennsboro Area School District
06.2009 - 08.2012
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classrooms, hallways, and facilities to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Operated cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers and vacuums effectively to enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained new custodial staff on cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation for improved team performance.
- Collaborated with administration to develop cleaning schedules that minimized disruption during school activities and events.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Supported event setup and tear-down, contributing to successful school functions.
- Assisted in inventory management to ensure adequate supplies were always available for custodial needs.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Magic Years Daycare Center
12.2002 - 12.2009
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Organized educational activities that enhanced creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Conducted assessments to track student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
- Established classroom policies that encouraged positive behavior and mutual respect among students.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, using assessment results to inform future instruction and guide goal-setting conversations with parents.
Rehab Aide
Health South Rehab
09.2001 - 09.2004
- Assisted with gait training and supported patient safety in cases of total loss of balance.
- Supported ADLs and room transfers for in-patient procedures.
- Verified documentation compliance in accordance with established best practices.
- Processed billing documents and daily reports to support administrative procedures.
- Delivered hands-on assistance to physical or occupational therapists in conducting in-patient treatment.
- Answered phones, copied documents and updated schedule boards.
- Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
- Trained 2 new Rehab Techs in job function as directed by on-site therapists and other professionals.
- Helped patients perform daily living activities as part of overall therapy plan.
Education
Early Childhood Care And Education Certification - Early Childhood Care And Education
Stratford Career Institute
Mont-Royal, Canada12-2003
High School Diploma - undefined
West Perry Senior High School
Elliottsburg, PA06-2000
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Goal setting and achievement
- Creativity and innovation
- Team player
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Taking orders
- Integrity and honesty
- Clear communication
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Daycare Owner/Operator
Miss.Becca's
09.2013 - Current
Custodian
East Pennsboro Area School District
06.2009 - 08.2012
Preschool Lead Teacher
Magic Years Daycare Center
12.2002 - 12.2009
Rehab Aide
Health South Rehab
09.2001 - 09.2004
High School Diploma - undefined
West Perry Senior High School
Early Childhood Care And Education Certification - Early Childhood Care And Education
Stratford Career Institute