Rebecca Sims
Appleton,WI
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with a strong background in curriculum development and student support. Committed to fostering safe learning environments and promoting children's growth through positive reinforcement and collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Daycare Provider
Myself
Appleton, Wisconsin
09.2024 - 06.2026
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Organized educational activities that enhanced social skills and fostered creativity in children.
- Developed engaging daily schedules that promoted learning and play among children.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with dietary guidelines.
Paraprofessional
Westside Elementary
Kimberly, Wisconsin
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Supported students with special needs during instructional and recreational time.
- Collaborated with staff to implement individualized education plans for students.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance during group activities.
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and support staff regarding student progress.
- Maintained a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all students in the classroom.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for effective learning environments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Childcare Teacher
Ymca Fox Valley Family
Appleton, Wisconsin
09.2009 - 06.2020
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children's emotional well-being.
- Implemented daily activities that promote physical, social, and cognitive development.
- Provided positive guidance to help children develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups in childcare settings.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on children's progress and needs.
- Supervised classroom activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted learning objectives.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care and Education
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WISkills
- Child development
- Child assessment
- Lesson planning
- Behavioral management
- Safety compliance
- Classroom organization
- Meal preparation
Timeline
In-Home Daycare Provider
Myself
09.2024 - 06.2026
Paraprofessional
Westside Elementary
09.2022 - 06.2024
Childcare Teacher
Ymca Fox Valley Family
09.2009 - 06.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care and Education
Fox Valley Technical College