SYDNEY GATCHELL
Imperial
Summary
Motivated early childhood professional with leadership experience as a lead toddler teacher, specializing in curriculum planning, classroom management, and child development. Committed to providing a safe, enriching environment that supports each child’s growth while maintaining strong communication with families and staff. Seeking to continue growing within the field of early childhood education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4043
4043
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Ready to Play! Childcare Center
Coraopolis
09.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored for toddler learning and growth.
- Supervised classroom activities to ensure safety and promote positive behavior.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and classroom progress.
- Maintained accurate records of each toddler's progress in areas such as language skills, motor skills, problem solving abilities.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kinder Academy
Moon
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepared weekly lesson plans in accordance with keystone stars requirements
- Ensured proper nutrition of toddlers throughout the day
- Cleaned and sanitized all classroom areas daily
- Assisted director in office when needed.
- Followed licensing guidelines and company standards to optimize daily care of children.
Toddler Teacher
Bubbles Bears to Books, Inc.
Imperial
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Ensured proper nutrition of infants and toddlers throughout the day
- Meticulously sanitized play and sleep areas daily
- Assisted other teachers throughout shift
- Earned all necessary clearances and certifications to work with children
- Drove school aged children to bus stop every morning.
Shipment Manager
Amber Products
Imperial
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Pack and ship customer orders
- Communicate with freight companies for rate quotes
- Schedule incoming and outgoing domestic and international freight
- Stock shelves with products.
Infant Room Teacher
Coddlers Daycare
Oakdale
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Ensured proper nutrition of infants throughout the day
- Meticulously sanitized play and sleep areas daily
- Assisted other teachers throughout shift
- Earned all necessary clearances and certifications to work with children.
Infant Room Teacher
Little Peeps Creative Play and Learn
Imperial
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Ensured proper nutrition of infants throughout the day
- Meticulously sanitized play and sleep areas daily
- Assisted other teachers throughout shift
- Earned all necessary clearances and certifications to work with children.
Document Auditor and Scheduler
ServiceLink
Moon TWP
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Stack mortgages
- Audit outsourced documents
- Input checks and wired funds
- Open and check in packages
- Schedule home appraisals for customers across the country.
Education
Associate's Degree - Business Administration
Pittsburgh Technical College
PAHigh School Diploma -
West Allegheny Senior High School
PASkills
- Freight Experience
- Early Childhood Education
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
Certification
Obtained all necessary certifications to work with children
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Ready to Play! Childcare Center
09.2024 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kinder Academy
03.2024 - 09.2024
Toddler Teacher
Bubbles Bears to Books, Inc.
07.2023 - 03.2024
Shipment Manager
Amber Products
04.2022 - 05.2023
Infant Room Teacher
Coddlers Daycare
08.2021 - 12.2021
Infant Room Teacher
Little Peeps Creative Play and Learn
08.2021 - 12.2021
Document Auditor and Scheduler
ServiceLink
03.2020 - 12.2020
Associate's Degree - Business Administration
Pittsburgh Technical College
High School Diploma -
West Allegheny Senior High School