Regan Smith
Staunton,VA
Summary
Compassionate Infant Teacher with background in creating safe and nurturing environments for infants to thrive. Skilled in planning age-appropriate activities that stimulate cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Possess strong communication skills, patience, and creativity. Previous work includes fostering relationships with parents to create seamless transitions from home to classroom environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Harrisonburg Rockingham Day Care
Harrisonburg
08.2024 - Current
- Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, social-emotional growth in infants.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Maintained records of attendance and provided weekly updates to parents regarding their child's activities.
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
Daycare Floater
Harrisonburg Rockingham Day Care
Harrisonburg, VA
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted in preparing snacks for the children according to nutritional guidelines.
- Assisted in developing and implementing daily activities that support children's physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Managed inventory of supplies, requesting restocks as necessary to maintain resources.
- Provided emotional support for anxious or homesick children who may have been separated from family members for the first time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Turner Ashby High School
Bridgewater, VA06-2020
Early Childhood Education
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VASkills
- Early Childhood Education certificate
- Group and individual instruction
- Feeding techniques
- Patience and empathy
- Child assessment
- Nurturing attitude
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Harrisonburg Rockingham Day Care
08.2024 - Current
Daycare Floater
Harrisonburg Rockingham Day Care
09.2022 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Turner Ashby High School
Early Childhood Education
Blue Ridge Community College
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