Rebecca Thompson
Springfield,OH
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong work ethic and expertise in child care, honed at Smart Start Academy. Proven ability to enhance children's social skills through engaging lesson plans and effective classroom management. Skilled in cleaning and sanitation, ensuring a safe environment while fostering creativity and critical thinking in young learners.
Professional caregiver with strong background in early childhood education. Proven expertise in creating engaging learning environments and fostering children's social and emotional development. Adept at team collaboration, flexible to changing needs, and driven to achieve impactful results. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and child safety protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Smaert Start Academy
04.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to children's developmental needs.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth among students.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate student progress and address individual needs effectively.
- Organized educational activities that encouraged creativity and critical thinking skills in young learners.
- Monitored classroom behavior and implemented positive discipline strategies to maintain a safe space.
- Assisted in assessing children's development through observations and documented findings regularly.
- Led initiatives to enhance classroom organization, improving overall learning efficiency for students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- 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.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
- 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.
Home Health Aide
Constant Care
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Provided personal care services to clients, enhancing daily living activities and overall well-being.
- Assisted with medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, enabling effective communication with healthcare teams.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with clients and families to meet individual needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status, facilitating prompt interventions by medical staff.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Sales Specialist
Lowes Home Improvment
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Developed product knowledge and provided expert advice to customers on home improvement projects.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate tools and materials for DIY projects, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain organized displays and ensure optimal stock levels on the sales floor.
- Trained new staff on customer service protocols and product information, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Implemented sales strategies that increased customer engagement and satisfaction within the store.
- Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
- Educated customers about product features and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each individuals' needs.
- Built strong client relationships through consistent communication and effective problemsolving.
- Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
- Provided ongoing support to existing clients, maintaining a high level of satisfaction and encouraging repeat business.
- Implemented CRM tools to track client interactions, optimizing follow-up procedures for better results.
- Drafted, finalized and submitted paperwork to complete sales.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic sales plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenon High School
Springfield, OH05-2008
Skills
- Time management
- Child safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Lesson planning
- Health and safety
- Strong work ethic
- Active listener
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Loves children
- CPR and first aid
- Child care
- First aid training
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Smaert Start Academy
04.2025 - Current
Home Health Aide
Constant Care
10.2021 - 02.2024
Sales Specialist
Lowes Home Improvment
07.2017 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Greenon High School